Would be our youngest ever player if he starts against Sparta, I think he has a chance of getting on the pitch after his performance in the reserves.
Leave him on the bench for the game and then give him his debut at home in front of the kop if we're winning comfortably. This way he gets the experiance without risking him (maybe i'm too over-cautious)
Couple of people have told me that the u16s are even better than the 18s. I haven't seen them so can't comment. That lad we signed from Luton last year (David Moli) is in the 16s, but apart from him I don't know any others. Flanagan, Robinson, Sterling, Suso and Coady will all make it here in my opinion. Silva has a chance, as does Ngoo if he keeps progressing. I could see him as Carroll's back up. Wisdom has a good chance too if he can settle into one position. I like Brad Smith too, he cant get in the side because of Jack Robbo, but he's very good. Flanagan is in the squad for Prague too.
Hands up on who is looking forward to a game with N'Goo, Amoo & N'Gog in the starting line up (the commentry would be immense - Maybe we should sign Adu as well)
Freddy Adu? Lord I remember how hyped this kid was and just fell off the map! What happens when you grow up faster than everyone else.... when they catch up, sometimes you get found out, or you just play the big boys and get found out. Not to mention problems with what his real age came about. Still uncertainty surrounding that. How about a team of "Edu's"? Could put together a good midfield, not sure about up top or in the back though! PS- I think Freddy Adu also suffered from being an AM who just wanted to attack and in America we have a very bread and butter, rice and beans, physical nature to the game and it didn't suit him at all.
If anyone's missed it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9399199.stm Be great if we can get 2-up & put him on with enough time for him to test the keeper. Not in the UK, I don't get to see the youths coming through so happy to get some news. Sounds promising.
Is there any decent talent in the under 16s.Is there any stand-outs?Is Jamie Stephens still there,and what about that young lad we signed in January,Not Jason Batson,the other one and not the one that we signed on loan from Coventry.
