Academy Watch 2025-26

You're probably right, although he's starting to look like a once in a generation talent, so careful but progressive development is paramount.
Want this lad to say around

 

Ali Gold is claiming that Williams-Barnett has agreed terms on his first pro contract.
He'll sign it on his 17th birthday, which is on Wednesday.
Looks like a massive prospect, so that's great news if it's true.

 

When he's 21, he's no fun

 

The U19s won 6-0 in Bodo, despite leaving three of the biggest prospects out of the starting XI.
Goals from Olusesi, Byrne and Rowswell made it 3-0 at the break.
Olusesi scored again in the second half, then Thompson and Elliott-Paris added more late on.

That result puts us in 1st place currently with +8 goal difference.
I believe it's six games in this stage and then it splits from the main competition and is a knock-out.

 

The U21s won 4-1 in Newcastle yesterday.
Our goals were scored by Williams-Barnett (x2), Scarlett and Thompson.