Everton Youth Teams Thread

Eggs said:
….sounds a bit like Lewis Gibson coming through as LB/CB. It’s a difficult one because they look big in their age group and they’re all still growing, it’s usually easier to come through as FB but time will tell.
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That brings.back memories of the England u17 World Cup winners when Gibson was shunted out of the team by Guehi and Panzo who were , at the time bigger and more physical than Gibson. ( And Billy Crellin was on the subs bench for that team!) . Physicality is key for a CB these days, we’ve had the likes of Feeney, Welch, Astley recently who just weren’t big enough and good enough, as you say time will tell.
 

blueloon said:
That brings.back memories of the England u17 World Cup winners when Gibson was shunted out of the team by Guehi and Panzo who were , at the time bigger and more physical than Gibson. ( And Billy Crellin was on the subs bench for that team!) . Physicality is key for a CB these days, we’ve had the likes of Feeney, Welch, Astley recently who just weren’t big enough and good enough, as you say time will tell.
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…I’m sure I’m much older than you and remember Peter Clarke looking huge as an Academy CB but a bit slight when he broke into open age, he’s been playing up to recently and has had a fantastic career.

I thought Welch was physically terrific, he even looked big training with first team, it’s a shame he didn’t ’kick-on’ as he had a lot going for him in that department.
 
Eggs said:
…I’m sure I’m much older than you and remember Peter Clarke looking huge as an Academy CB but a bit slight when he broke into open age, he’s been playing up to recently and has had a fantastic career.

I thought Welch was physically terrific, he even looked big training with first team, it’s a shame he didn’t ’kick-on’ as he had a lot going for him in that department.
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Welch was big in height, nothing more.
 
Eggs said:
…I’m sure I’m much older than you and remember Peter Clarke looking huge as an Academy CB but a bit slight when he broke into open age, he’s been playing up to recently and has had a fantastic career.

I thought Welch was physically terrific, he even looked big training with first team, it’s a shame he didn’t ’kick-on’ as he had a lot going for him in that department.
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Haha , I don’t think so mate, I’m roughly 6 or 7 years older I’d say , it’s just that I write in a young way to fool people 😂
 

mightymoyes said:
honestly wouldn't expect anything from young players while Dyche is the first team manager
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….Branthwaite speaks very highly of him, he’s given Armstrong and Dixon game time. Garner has established himself as a regular and Iroegbunam has been given an opportunity. I actually think it’s a good time for an outstanding youngster to make a breakthrough but they have to be very special, especially for a forward.
 
Eggs said:
….Branthwaite speaks very highly of him, he’s given Armstrong and Dixon game time. Garner has established himself as a regular and Iroegbunam has been given an opportunity. I actually think it’s a good time for an outstanding youngster to make a breakthrough but they have to be very special, especially for a forward.
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Both had plenty of first team games elsewhere, Dyche will not bring anyone through from our youth set up
 


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