..I presume he came through the ranks at Newcastle and England youth as a LB. I might have that wrong, I wonder if he was only converted to CB this season.
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..I presume he came through the ranks at Newcastle and England youth as a LB. I might have that wrong, I wonder if he was only converted to CB this season.
Blueeyedboy
Player Valuation: £225k
Gordon really looks a player. Scores all types of goals and has a bit of a swagger about him. Look forward to seeing more of him in the future..
Gordon, Dowell and Evans are very similar players to me.
One has been managed properly, one perhaps hasn't. Let's see what happens with Gordon.
One has been managed properly, one perhaps hasn't. Let's see what happens with Gordon.
Stephenlloyd
Player Valuation: £40m
I’m a big fan of Evans, I think he’s a really talented player and I’m still hopeful he will kick on. I’m not sure if his contract situation though. Someone mentioned on here he’d had a growth spurt, which probably effected his progress.
I think he only turned 19 a few months back.
Barnfred 55
Player Valuation: £80m
I think when it comes to blooding them in the first team they very often do it at full back, as they see that as the "less risky" option, irrespective of whether they see their long term progression as full back or centre back. Even Unsworth did it with Feeney when he brought him on against Atlanta (one of Unsy's many weird selections in his short spell as manager).
I've only ever seen Gibson play centre back. I was away and missed the U17 euros and missed the 1 game he played at the subsequent worlds. But, to me, he looks an out and out CB whenever I've seen him for our U23s.
Having said that, given our current crisis at senior level I would give him a run out at left back. I realise there's zero chance of that under the current manager sadly.
johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
We need to get to 40 points asap and then start blooding the youngsters en masse. This season can either be a waste or a transition season to something better next year and beyond. Personally, I'd rather watch a our kids play, even if they struggle rather than watching a bunch of millionaires who are supposed to be "experienced" struggle.
Barnfred 55
Player Valuation: £80m
In the past somebody of Gordon's ability would have gone straight into the U21/3s. Wonder why they're holding him back. Change of policy or overstocked in that position in the U23s?
Also we seem a bit lightweight number wise in our defensive positions at U23. With Garbutt joining the first team squad and Jones leaving, we seem to be down to the bare bones.
And wtf are Grant and Baxter still getting valuable game time when Denny was on the bench and the likes of Bramall and Kiersey have not even had a look in all season.?
Barnfred 55
Player Valuation: £80m
Sitting here twiddling my thumbs so thought I'd put this to the test.
Of the 10 starting outfield players, Chelsea had a 16yo, 3x18yo, 4x19yo & 2x20yo.
We had a 17yo, 2x18yo, 5x19yo, 1x20yo and a 22yo who was Connor Grant.
Had we done the right thing and played Alex Denny (17) rather than Grant, which probably would have strengthened the team anyway considering how influential Grant was, the average age of our outfield starters would actually have been lower than Chelsea's.
I guess there's just no rush with Gordon. If he goes straight to U23's he needs to play all the time but then say Evans might not get in and we want to assess how far off first team football he is etc. It's just spreading the minutes around.
johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
Wouldn't mind seeing Evans go on loan again for the rest of the season and Gordon promoted to the 23s.
..it might be incorrect but I read a week or so ago that Evans’ contract is up in the summer and a number of Championship clubs are circulating.
I like him too, he plays with no fear and like the game matters which isn’t always the case for forward minded players.
kenada_blue
Welcome to Barcelonaton FC
Galloway sounds like he's going down hill
johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
Saw the same thing...here's hoping we tie him up for a few years and let him go on loan to one of those Championship clubs.
johnnydawg68
Chairperson, People's Front of Saint Domingo
Probably best he goes back to MK Dons on a perm and rebuilds his career from there.