Youth & Loanee Watch

Yes all 5 of those players look very promising indeed. Godfrey is the one most likely at the moment but Cantwell could be called upon if either Maddison or Pritchard move on. Liverpool rated Phillips highly, but injuries held him back. That seems sorted now and DF put him on the bench a while back. Middleton and Abrahams are also tantalising prospects but I'm surprised that Fonkeu isn't included. He's well over 20 now, so should be closer than that. What's your opinion of his play.

 

Yes Rick, I've seen Fonkeu a few times and I've also been impressed with his play - he's another one who I feel is ready for the step up.
I would guess just an 'oversight' by DDF!!!

 

Thanks JMF. I was surprised that neither Fonkeu or Abrahams were on the bench when Jerome was injured. He must think Watkins is a better bet up front for now.

 

NORWICH CITY HAVE announced the signing of Ireland underage international Simon Power following a successful trial period with the Championship club.

http://www.the42.ie/simon-power-norwich-3779800-Jan2018/

 

Nice one Cromer. I wonder whether Wes helped us to get him in.

 

I look forward to seeing him in the next Under 23 game which I think is against Newcastle at Colney.

 

Come and support the Under 18s in the Youth Cup against the Rams - tickets £3 at 7pm on 12th January.
#bargain
http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/...derby-in-fa-youth-cup-on-january-12-1-5342136

 

Michee Efete has extended his loan at Torquay Utd. to the end of the season.

http://www.devonlive.com/sport/football/football-news/two-torquay-united-loanees-leave-1009968

 

Ben Godfrey & Carlton Morris both start for the Shrews vs Wet Sham in half an hour.

 

Just getting my 'refreshment' ready!!!

 

I just said that on the General Football Thread

 

Ben Godfrey was BBC's MotM () against West Ham and deservedly so after a very classy but also solid performance. I could see him slotting right in at DM next year. Carlton Morris also had a very hard-working performance up front in the manner of Jerome, holding up the ball and laying it off. He's more of a 'target man' type, so hard to say how it'll go for him next season.

 

Ebou Adams has returned from his loan to Shrewsbury as planned. Make or break for him now as his contract is up this summer.

 

I've mostly been pretty impressed with him when playing for the Under 23s, but obviously Paul Hirst didn't agree with me.

 

So our Under 23s beat Stoke 3-1 away tonight - great start to 2018 and looking forward t seeing them play Bournemouth in a couple of weeks.

 

Clever Cantwell scored directly from a corner to open the scoring. Fonkeu got the winner and Aransibia the third.

 

I know I'm not alone in thinking that Cantwell (TC) will be a replacement for JM when he leaves, though he'll need time to 'get up to speed' with the Champioonship.

 

Seems like it's getting quite feisty against Derby under 18s in the FA Youth Cup - Middleton having a good game.

Current score 2-2 with about 10 mins to go.
Our keeper SAVES a penalty!!! Looks like ET beckons

 

Report from Derby viewpoint on last night's game - http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/derby-county-fa-youth-cup-1059269

 

Here's the Pink'un coverage:

http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/norwich-city-u18s-4-derby-county-u18s-2-report-1-5353644