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Culinary said:
I know I rate him more than most but I was surprised there was even talk (or still the possibility) of him playing in Ligue 2.

I think he suffers with our fans from not having had the redemption season (under our gaze at least) from which others have benefitted. If we’d got rid of Bellingham or Mayenda, for example, last summer then most would still think they’re ‘useless’ etc too.
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When I watched him this season he had the same problems he had with us

plays the game when he can be bothered
 
Hudson92 said:
Yeah Derby would be a good shout really good club and like their fans, seemed to have a really calm head for such a young lad so definitely one worth keeping

forgot all about Lens really highly rated isn’t he? Had some bad luck with injury last year but still a bairn so plenty time for him too
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He captained the u18 and u19 sides at Leipzig before coming here. It was a bit of a coup getting him here, but testament to how we are seen as a club where academy players have a clear pathway to the first team at very early ages. It is why I will always value academy players getting a chance above buying in, although a balance is clearly important. I believe we are actively seeking to bring in elite youth talent this summer, maybe 2 or 3. I am also told we are now the destination of choice for youngsters acroas the NE. I am 100% convinced we will get huge success as a club in the future as a result of our academy operations. Speakman deserves all the credit in the world for this, as does KLD of course. Getting someone like Murty in as a coach has been completely transformative too. I want to replicate what Man Utd did for so long, always have at least 1 academy lad in the first team starting line up. It is such a unique thing and an brilliant selling point for the club.
 
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FellTop said:
He captained the u18 and u19 sides at Leipzig before coming here. It was a bit of a coup getting him here, but testament to how we are seen as a club where academy players have a clear pathway to the first team at very early ages. It is why I will always value academy players getting a chance above buying in, although a balance is clearly important. I believe we are actively seeking to bring in elite youth talent this summer, maybe 2 or 3. I am also told we are now the destination of choice for youngsters acroas the NE. I am 100% convinced we will get huge success as a club in the future as a result of our academy operations. Speakman deserves all the credit in the world for this, as does KLD of course. Getting someone like Murty in as a coach has been completely transformative too. I want to replicate what Man Utd did for so long, always have at least 1 academy lad in the first team starting line up. It is such a unique thing and a brilliant selling point for the club.
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I wonder if we couple benefit from papa johns trophy or whatever it’s called these days putting our best kids up against league one and two sides along with the 21s season will help bring them along too surely? If we are able to enter a side this year that is not sure on the structure of it, it is great having a core of safc lads in the team all the videos from Wembley make me want to keep this team forever and never bring anyone in
 
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Blond Bombshell said:
This reminds me of the John Mcphaill (sp) scenario. Here's hoping he can adapt
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John got one game out of loyalty to complete his collection of playing in each division. He never had the capacity to adapt to top flight at that point. O’Nien has faced every challenge to step up and has not only worked his balls off but adapted his game intelligently. I think it might be a step too far but if it is it certainly won’t be for lack of commitment and I wouldn’t bet against him adapting.
 
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Has anyone else read anywhere that Ghisolfi is focusing on the immediate signings when he comes in. So the crucial 4-5 signings that are first team ready.

could have sworn I read it somewhere
 
CR17 said:
Has anyone else read anywhere that Ghisolfi is focusing on the immediate signings when he comes in. So the crucial 4-5 signings that are first team ready.

could have sworn I read it somewhere
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And that was what you chose not to share when you saw it?
 
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Scout73 said:
Yep i don't want to be a club that keeps loaning players out when they are in their 20s

I just feel the right thing to do for Triantis is getting him a good permanent move, while protecting ourselves with a sell on %

I like Triantis, was impressed every time I saw him last season but not enough to think he will be a PL footballer 1 day. Then I watch a playwr like Miller and you see what a future PL player looks like (i get players develop at a different rate but sometimes you can just tell with certain players)
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Also depends on who’s coming through. I’d be inclined to loan not sell yet because he’s improving but if him as a 22year old maybe blocks the path of a highly rated youngster we might as well get a few quid in and invest in better.
 
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Pure River Slut said:
Also depends on who’s coming through. I’d be inclined to loan not sell yet because he’s improving but if him as a 22year old maybe blocks the path of a highly rated youngster we might as well get a few quid in and invest in better.
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Yeah I'm not against keeping him and loaning him out, I just feel we might be better selling him now tbh

We don't want to have a bloated squad, I'd like to see us loan quite a few out but there's a few I think if we can sell we should then reinvest that money
 
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Scout73 said:
Yeah I'm not against keeping him and loaning him out, I just feel we might be better selling him now tbh

We don't want to have a bloated squad, I'd like to see us loan quite a few out but there's a few I think if we can sell we should then reinvest that money
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I wouldn’t want him loaned back to Hibs mind. I’d go championship if possible. A good year there and we’d be able to make a better judgement.
 
Pure River Slut said:
I wouldn’t want him loaned back to Hibs mind. I’d go championship if possible. A good year there and we’d be able to make a better judgement.
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I get that, suppose the club will have to judge whether they think he will ever be good enough for a PL club/top of championship club. He has 2 years left on his deal so if he's not going to sign an extension, I'd lean towards selling now

It's always a risk selling players as they might really kick on after they leave, I just don't see him having the pace to play CM at the level we want to compete. He is so slow covering the ground and while his reading of the game will likely improve I don't think he will ever be able to play at the tempo needed for the PL

I'm def not against loaning him but feel now might be the best time to sell (obviously depends on what teams are willing to pay)
 
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