Ben Reeves....?
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He looked promising especially in the first half. Seemed to be playing behind the striker in a central role but was buzzing all over the place. Certainly didn't look out of place and reminded me a little of Lallana.
Conman - "The Physio";1351281 said:
17 years old from Bridport in Dorset. Just turned 17, big strong defender/midfielder, played against Spurs U 18's last week.
Kate, missed him because we like him, or missed him in the team? I don't think we have missed him in the team. We do need him in the squad at the moment, as we haven't had a recognised striker on the bench, but at no point do I think we have missed him on the field yet as Lambert and Connolly have been excellent.
I hope he returns to put them under pressure soon.
He's a fantastic player and has been tipped as the next Lallana. He played well last night and I hope to see him make another appearance in the first team soon. Hopefully Wenger won't be watching.
I was preparing to be a bit disapppointed with Reeves, but he really proved me wrong. Bags of energy, good passing and good movement. How old is he now, 20? Obviously a late developer, possibly like some of the other scrawny little things we seem to turn over a lot of. Good for him.
That showing must put him in strong contention for the league 16 with his versatility.
That showing must put him in strong contention for the league 16 with his versatility.
"Our academy is one of the best in the country, we should be getting the benefit from it, not Prem league clubs!!"
I have to disagree. I hope one Premier League club benefits enormously in the next few years. We're on our way!
I have to disagree. I hope one Premier League club benefits enormously in the next few years. We're on our way!
Twenty last Monday, so Reeves isn't exactly old. Described on OS as a defender, but he wasn't in back four. Is he being coached to playing in midfield?
Sorry. Year is passing so fast I mistook the 11th month for September
. Interesting if they do start to play him forward..he's just a tad too short to be a defender.
Sorry. Year is passing so fast I mistook the 11th month for September
He's very slight - was a bit curious his main position was left back because it looked like a breeze would blow him over. But Lallana has never been the biggest and he's doing okay. Same for a little Argentinian chap playing somewhere over in Spain, name escapes me...
He may have played in defence because he had a footballing brain which compensated for lack of size, but that's no good in first team football..you need some stature.
Just seen the extended highlights on Player. Reeves look good playing just behind the striker and confident (shooting from distance). Another star perhaps.
He's definately too small to play in defence, but in other positions height is an advantage not a prerequisite. As I said before, always look out for the little fellow in the opposition team because he must be good.
Ben Reeves is 5'10...what in stillettos! I suppose the height of the rest of the team must make him look smaller than he is..he should stand next to Connolly.