by Nameless » 29 Sep 2018 16:13
by SCIAG » 29 Sep 2018 17:18
by Sutekh » 29 Sep 2018 17:20
Nameless Saints erected disappintingly poor and we should have won by more.
No surprise Barratt being on the bench given the first teamers getting decent work outs.
Holmes being fit meant Osho on the bench, showing how strong we are in that position.
Tyler Frost had a good game as did Loader and generally the U23 side seems to be developing very well at the moment.
by Hound » 29 Sep 2018 17:31
by Nameless » 29 Sep 2018 18:39
SCIAG Agreed with that. Everyone looked good today, Teddy Howe had a very good game despite one heart-in-mouth moment. Would like to see Osho, Holmes and McIntyre all play - maybe one could go into midfield to add some steel.
by maffff » 29 Sep 2018 19:24
by SCIAG » 29 Sep 2018 19:39
by maffff » 30 Sep 2018 19:55
SCIAG He put in some good shifts there in the U18s when he was 15. But he's had another growth spurt since then and I'm not sure he's as fleet footed any more. But it could be worth a try.
by SCIAG » 03 Oct 2018 21:25
maffffSCIAG He put in some good shifts there in the U18s when he was 15. But he's had another growth spurt since then and I'm not sure he's as fleet footed any more. But it could be worth a try.
I just remember he used to. Wouldn't use him there these days. I don't think he's better than either Osho or McIntyre. Or Burley or Odimayo. Don't rate him tbh.
Interesting Sidoel has been used as a CM, what have you made of him so far?
by Hound » 05 Oct 2018 15:09
by SCIAG » 05 Oct 2018 17:13
by Sutekh » 05 Oct 2018 17:36
Hound Osho and Shokunbi our on loan
Would have hoped Osho could have gone Div2 rather than national league but will be useful for him
by Hound » 05 Oct 2018 18:02
SCIAG League Two is hard for young defenders because clubs aren't prepared to take a risk on them. Dickie and Shyam found that out the hard way. A non-league loan to a local club is less risky and probably means they get more game time.
Shokunbi is one of those who isn't going to get in the U23 team any time soon so has to take whatever he can get.
by The Cube » 05 Oct 2018 21:06
by Zip » 05 Oct 2018 21:33
by Hoop Blah » 06 Oct 2018 08:39
Don't Panic ...There are 2 reasons for the academy, first to bring players through to the first team and second to generate funds for the club. If players aren't good enough for the first team then they are (hopefully) sold to generate funds. Recently there has been a lack of the first, I am not sure on the second.
by KC Royal » 06 Oct 2018 10:40
HoundSCIAG League Two is hard for young defenders because clubs aren't prepared to take a risk on them. Dickie and Shyam found that out the hard way. A non-league loan to a local club is less risky and probably means they get more game time.
Shokunbi is one of those who isn't going to get in the U23 team any time soon so has to take whatever he can get.
Yes fair enough, suppose just a little disappointed than a L2 didn’t take the risk on him. He should be up to that level now if he wants a future here
by SCIAG » 06 Oct 2018 11:06
Don't Panic
^This. There are 2 reasons for the academy, first to bring players through to the first team and second to generate funds for the club. If players aren't good enough for the first team then they are (hopefully) sold to generate funds. Recently there has been a lack of the first, I am not sure on the second.
Hoop BlahDon't Panic ...There are 2 reasons for the academy, first to bring players through to the first team and second to generate funds for the club. If players aren't good enough for the first team then they are (hopefully) sold to generate funds. Recently there has been a lack of the first, I am not sure on the second.
There is a third, often overlooked, reason of providing a service to the local community that really helps embed the team in the culture of the town and help develop local talent whilst engaging with a large segment of the next generation of Reading fans.
by glass half full » 06 Oct 2018 15:08
SutekhHound Osho and Shokunbi our on loan
Would have hoped Osho could have gone Div2 rather than national league but will be useful for him
Osho at Aldershot and Shokunbi a league below at Billericay.
by glass half full » 06 Oct 2018 15:27
glass half fullSutekhHound Osho and Shokunbi our on loan
Would have hoped Osho could have gone Div2 rather than national league but will be useful for him
Osho at Aldershot and Shokunbi a league below at Billericay.
I hope that Shokunbi does well at Billericay.
It can go either way:
Billericay appear to be struggling at present and if they are not successful it could sap Shokunbi's confidence
OR (and this what I really hope) his presence will help to boost the team' s and his development.
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I hope that he has good support from staff of both Billericay and Royals
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