That is a very good attribute to have. All our academy guys have the potential, but a good work ethic/work rate can take them a long way towards becoming future Fulham regulars.
Young starlet Pat Roberts turns it on for England please log in to view this image "Pat Roberts played the full 90 minutes of England Under-16sâ narrow 4-3 defeat by Germany in Cologne on Wednesday. England took the lead three times â with Roberts pivotal in the build up to the second and third goals â but were undone by Germany captain Benjamin Henrichsâ 74th minute winner. Primarily situated on the right-wing, Roberts caused the German left-back problems throughout the match with his direct running and neat footwork and it was his good wide play that led to goals for Manchester Unitedâs Demetri Mitchell and Newcastle Unitedâs Adam Armstrong. Roberts only turned 16 earlier this month but has been a regular for Steve Wigleyâs Under-18 side."
I watched the Chelsea, Brentford game,hoping to see how Trotta would perform against a higher class oposition. So dissapointed, as in the past I had such high hopes, he seems to be getting slower and totally lacked any creativity, so inafective that he was subbed after 50 or so minutes. A lot more hard work has to be put in if he wants to fulfill his earlier promise.
He did alright in the first game! And let's be honest, none of the Brentford side covered themselves in glory at Stamford Bridge.
For those of you who are at a loose end. Tomorrow Tuesday 19th sees the Fulham Acadamy take on Reading at Motspur Park, ko 1pm. a great chance to see this squad, hopefully turning in another great performance.
Cameron Burgess has been selected for the Scotland squad to play Israel on 21st April. please log in to view this image Highly rated in Australia, where he was already playing senior football for former club ECU Joondalup, he joined the Academy last summer. Cameron normally plays in the centre of defence but can cover equally well on the left. Mature for his 17 years, he is assured in the tackle and in possession. He started his football in Scotland, where he played in the youth teams of both Glasgow Celtic and Aberdeen, before moving with his family to Australia. Both his father and grandfather played professional football, so Cameron is well on the way to following them.
Emerson Hyndman Had his 17th birthday last week and signed professional forms with the Club (presumably for 3 years) please log in to view this image
As you must all know one of my favourite Acadamy players. Although small in stature, one for the future. ( along with another 6 )
Cameron Burgess Having moved up North with Hearts, there's a nice story from there about Cameron's football heritage - "HE has dreamt of playing for Scotland since childhood days sat among the Tartan Army with a Saltire painted on his face. Yet six years Down Under has seen Cameron Burgess coated by the Aussie way of life. The Fulham defender’s dad — former Falkirk centre-half Stuart Burgess — took his boy to Hampden every chance he could. But then he chose to uproot his family to Oz for a better life, a move which sees Aberdeen-born Burgess boasting an Australian passport. His call-up to Billy Stark’s Under-20s squad at the Den Haag Tournament in Holland is his second involvement with a Scotland youth group. But he’ll be eligible to play for both countries until the day he makes his debut for the senior side of one. Burgess, 17, said: “Perth is where I’ve grown up since I was 11, but my home will always be Scotland. We moved there for lifestyle reasons. Mum and Dad decided it would be the best place to bring me and my sister up and it’s been great, although the football will always be better in the UK. I have an Australian passport and because I’ve been there for a while that’s what I consider myself to be." “But I always wanted to play for Scotland as a little kid. We’d go to just about every Scotland home game. I loved seeing the fans at Hampden. To be a part of that was amazing. “I had the facepaint on and all the flags, so I’m delighted to be involved now.” Burgess quickly adapted to his new surroundings and starred for the youth teams of Sorrento and Perth Glory before making his first-team debut for ECU Joondalup at just 16. He is now a year into a three-year deal at Craven Cottage and said: “The only difficulty about going to Australia was leaving the rest of my family in Scotland. But there’s no doubt the lifestyle in Australia is a huge thing. As soon as the sun comes out at 6am, people are cycling, walking or jogging. Everyone is ready for action, wanting to get involved in sport.” Burgess has tapped into the knowledge of both his dad and grandfather Campbell Forsyth, another former professional. He added: “Dad played the same position and he gives me a bit of coaching. He played for Falkirk, Kilmarnock, East Fife and Albion Rovers, and my grandfather played for St Mirren, Kilmarnock and Southampton." “I see him quite a lot and he’s always asking how I’m getting on. “My dad tells me how proud he is of my involvement with Scotland and it’s great to have that support.” Source: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/4951221/Cameron-Burgess-Im-doing-it-for-dad.html
I'm confused. The article says Burgess is one year into a three year deal with us. What's with the 'moving up North with Hearts', Cottager? Have we sold him, are we loaning him or am I missing the point altogether?
It is confusing Captain. As I understand things, he's up there for a trial. However Hearts are in a wee bit of financial bother so whether they will buy him or negotiate a loan/lease deal is the open question. From our point of view, making him available seems to be part of coping with the 'bulge' at U21 level.
Well, if - and it's a big if - Burgess gets to play first team football for Hearts (not beyond the realms of possibility if they are strapped for cash) a loan could be great experience to aid his development. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's confused!
