[Albion] U23 and youth players

Caveman · Sep 11, 2020

I see Graham Potter is planning to develop our youth players and our current first team, this clearly is part of the attraction from Tony Bloom and the clubs philosophy of strengthening our U23s and bleed these into the first team.

Question, do you think any of the current U23s will make a Premier League debut this season or next, if so, who?

- edited to next season too.

RM-Taylor · Sep 11, 2020

Jayson Molumby
Robert Sanchez maybe
Max Sanders

albionfan37 · Sep 11, 2020

Might be tough for them this season to break in. I believe most of the u23s that are here and not on loan are under 20 their are some very exciting players just on the cusp though

Blue Valkyrie · Sep 11, 2020

I suspect Molumby will be the only one to get on the pitch in the PL.

vagabond · Sep 11, 2020

Caveman said:
I see Graham Potter is planning to develop our youth players and our current first team, this clearly is part of the attraction from Tony Bloom and the clubs philosophy of strengthening our U23s and bleed these into the first team.

Question, do you think any of the current U23s will make a Premier League debuts this season, if so, who?

Ben White and Molumby 100% will. Obviously?

Max featured in both this seasons and last seasons friendlies, so Potter clearly sees something in him. I suspect we may be looking to loan him to the Championship though.

vagabond · Sep 11, 2020

There’s clearly a path set for our u23’s to go out and get competitive football on loan and progressively move them up the leagues.

However there are some outliers (eg Connolly).

So if I were to make a bold prediction.. and obviously depends on lots of things. Aside from Molumby and White, I could possibly see one of the following feature.. even if just in the league cup:

- Hayden Roberts, featured in preseason, played vs Villa last year (new Ben White)

- Gwargis (has been scoring regularly for our u23s for a while. Not quite new Connolly who scored a ton, but could get a chance)

- Ben Wilson also looks interesting.

Farehamseagull · Sep 11, 2020

Cochrane has a chance, especially if we don’t sign a LB/LWB and Bernardo does go.

Caveman · Sep 11, 2020

Walton not mentioned, but has a good chance too.

If we look further ahead the likes of Talyor Richards is a possible player with first team aspirations along with Wilson.

vagabond · Sep 11, 2020

Caveman said:
Walton not mentioned, but has a good chance too.

If we look further ahead the likes of Talyor Richards is a possible player with first team aspirations along with Wilson.

Taylor’s on a season long loan at Doncaster.

HalfaSeatOn · Sep 11, 2020

I hope the club are stocking up on strikers at all age levels as could save a lot of future transfer window angst.

portlock seagull · Sep 11, 2020

Caveman said:
Walton not mentioned, but has a good chance too.

If we look further ahead the likes of Talyor Richards is a possible player with first team aspirations along with Wilson.

Isn’t Walton now 37? More loans than Wonga too. Pointless being at club. He’s not really one of our players. Just stocks and shares. In good company mind. It’s the way modern football is.

Hugo Rune · Sep 11, 2020

Injuries/Suspensions to Lamptey & Veltman will see a Premier League debut for ex-PSG ace Yapi.

Swansman · Sep 12, 2020

A normal year with more transfer activity I think its likely Pröpper or Stephens would have left, leaving a spot for Molumby. As it is now, I think he might get loaned out for another year.

Havent watched the U23 anything at all so cant say much, but its interesting Cochrane is not out on loan yet. He was on the bench four or five times last season so he is obviously not that far away from getting some time on the pitch.

RM-Taylor · Sep 12, 2020

Hugo Rune said:
Injuries/Suspensions to Lamptey & Veltman will see a Premier League debut for ex-PSG ace Yapi.

It really wouldn’t - Alzate and Webster would start at RWB before he does in a league game.

BNthree · Sep 12, 2020

Whilst he probably won’t make his PL debut this season Jenson Weir is one to watch I think. Quite well regarded.

severnside gull · Sep 12, 2020

Peter Gwargis

severnside gull · Sep 12, 2020

portlock seagull said:
Isn’t Walton now 37? More loans than Wonga too. Pointless being at club. He’s not really one of our players. Just stocks and shares. In good company mind. It’s the way modern football is.

You on a wind-up? Walton is 24 and an England age international with good experience at a high level. Good shot stopper and commanding in the air. If there’s a weakness that casts doubts it’s when he has the ball at his feet which is why he might not break through at the very top level. Young enough to be work in progress though

GT49er · Sep 12, 2020

severnside gull said:
You on a wind-up? Walton is 24 and an England age international with good experience at a high level. Good shot stopper and commanding in the air. If there’s a weakness that casts doubts it’s when he has the ball at his feet which is why he might not break through at the very top level. Young enough to be work in progress though

I thought he looked very nervous when he came on against Chelsea, although he looked very good coming out to take that high ball (until hs unfortunate landing anyway).
Still think he may be overtaken by Sanchez.

Deleted member 2719 · Sep 12, 2020

I had this dream when Wilkins was in this position. I assume TB was testing the water; unfortunately, Deano didn't have the backup that Potter has had.

I am hoping TB massive investment in the whole setup will seem like a blip when we produce multimillion-pound players and could well keep us financially for a long time.

As a fan, I want to see our products made at home and saving us costs or producing us revenue.

Who would have believed this 20 years ago

Ps answer to the question, I don't know as I have not seen much of them.

pornomagboy · Sep 12, 2020

I can see wilson making the step up looks a good exciting forward and playing for the 23s today

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