SollysLeftFoot
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It's a fallacy to call it a fallacy...
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[Albion] The 'Potter promotes youth players' fallacy
- Thread starter Couldn't Be Hyypia
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It's a fallacy to call it a fallacy...
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
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It wasn't all that long ago that Aaron Wan-Bissaka was a total unknown up the road, he got thrown in because of an injury crisis. He was nowhere. Marcus Rashford at Man Utd had never been in the squad, and then when there was literally nobody else, he got thrown in for a start in the Europa League and banged in a double. Then he started against Arsenal and hit a couple more. It doesn't take much for a young player to get themselves into the side and when given the chance, they might snatch it and force themselves into the frame.
Who is to say that Tudor Baluta won't break through this season as a natural partner/successor for Dale Stephens. Who is to say that Aaron Connolly won't get himself off the bench a few times and nab a goal or two? There are a number of young players who could take the opportunity, but we'll never know if they're never given the chance. I am confident we'll see more debuts this season, or more players going out on loan to Championship clubs as Ben White has done.
Who is to say that Tudor Baluta won't break through this season as a natural partner/successor for Dale Stephens. Who is to say that Aaron Connolly won't get himself off the bench a few times and nab a goal or two? There are a number of young players who could take the opportunity, but we'll never know if they're never given the chance. I am confident we'll see more debuts this season, or more players going out on loan to Championship clubs as Ben White has done.
GT49er
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................... and a centre midfield capable of bossing games in the PL and chipping in with a few goals ...............
Bwian
Kiss my (_!_)
- Jul 14, 2003
- 15,898
That's the spirit!
We haven't played one game yet and were already doomed. You are basing your doom-mongering on what? Our previous manager's reluctance to play young (er) guys, therefore they must all be no good and nowhere near ready for the Premier League?
As for West Ham spunking 45 million on one player-that philosophy worked well for Fulham didn't it? Besides, they have money, remember they have a virtually free stadium whose matchday costs are being met by us, the frigging taxpayers. If every club had that option they'd al be paying stupid money for players-including The Albion.
the right footed denilson
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Bwian
Kiss my (_!_)
- Jul 14, 2003
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I refuse to believe that.
seagull_special
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You make it sound like there is an abundance of common sense on here and in the game.
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,151
Easy, we've been starved of proper football for WAY too many months now. Roll on the new season. Or at least the proper pre-season friendlies we can actually go and see and assess.
Almost as if hughton didn’t play this crop of younguns because he didn’t think they were good enough.
But far be it from me to suggest gykoreres will never cut it at this level.
GT49er
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Alzate
Bless you!
Actually, like many people, I have high hopes for that young man, but I'd far rather he was introduced as a sidekick/apprentice/back-up to a dominant, game-controlling powerful midfielder than having to come in to try and be that person himself.
the right footed denilson
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GT49er
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You're forgetting Baluta along side him
Hmmm ............. Alzate and Baluta in CM at Watford .........................
I think NSC would explode!
- Jun 27, 2012
- 13,876
Ha! Aren’t we the club putting prohibitive price tags on centre halfs and quite keen to pay £20m for Champ strikers?
Bwian
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- Jul 14, 2003
- 15,898
Where's the evidence of them NOT being within a country mile of Premier League Football? 18 minutes isn't really long enough to judge players really. Is it?
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- Jun 27, 2012
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I’m not sure where that quote has come from but if true - all it means is a player training with the first team for 4 weeks or so . Hardly a lifetime of getting to know a team - it’s what we’d expect for a pre season or a new player.
the right footed denilson
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40 training sessions in 4 weeks....
- Jun 27, 2012
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Ok Source the quote . Did he really say it ? If so - I’m not sure what the point is here. Looks like another odd reason to criticise Hughton . Players need a bit of time to get used to the squad. Hardly a revelation especially for those with limited experience.
Anyway he didn’t play players I guess because he didn’t think they were good enough. Perhaps mistaken - but What’s his training regime got to do with it ?
the right footed denilson
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I agree. Was questioning the maths that's all. People have been mentioning this 40 or even 50 training session thing for weeks. Personally don't see the problem in young players having a decent acclimation period with the first team before they're selected for match day.
I agree with most of the above its the "now he has a budget" is that the case as GP is the coach recruitment and development are now separate parts of the organisation I am sure GP has an input but he does not hold or control the purse strings
W
This 100%.
Playing PL football in a poor side staving off relegation, is a huge ask for Albion’s development players.
This 100%.
Playing PL football in a poor side staving off relegation, is a huge ask for Albion’s development players.