I know we need experience at the moment - that’s without doubt. But as some players have confidence issues, are there any emerging talents in our Academy who could step-up if required? Even if just for the bench or to come on for last 20mins. Im not saying it’s the answer, and I’m aware of pitfalls as well as positives, but I just wondered what we’re like in that department internally - mainly defenders.
Well yeah, true. Lol. My genuine query was how do we stand in our academy in terms of progress of the defensive players. There was a time where we had Stones, Holgate and Bree who despite their lack of experience all came in and stepped up to the plate. Although all under less of a ‘pressure cooker’ atmosphere.
Not really saying we should, just wondered where we stood as an academy in terms of central defenders. We signed a lot of central defenders this summer, but not once did we promote from within in that position. That’s I wondered what we have got. I used to follow the academy in more detail a few seasons ago, but have dropped off a bit.
I’ve not watched them personally but from what I’ve been told the keepers are all pretty decent, Simoes looks very good & Odour has also impressed when he’s played. I think if any were good enough to be playing they would be as Stendel was happy to put Ben Williams in ahead of both Fryers & Pinillos last season
Probably right. I think Jasper Moon and Sam Fielding are the 2 main centre backs. Same as you though - not seen them play.
