2021/22 Jarrad Branthwaite

[Terrarian]

Just back from injury isn't he so another one who will be rusty, as well as only being a young lad. We've seen he can cut it at Prem level so chill on him as well.

 

[Nymzee]

He's rusty but he's talent.

 

[Shibbywiggles]

Not many 19 year olds playing centre half in the Prem. Loan him out for at least another year.

Yeah for his own development a championship or league one loan would be good for the lad as long as we’ve first team cover if we get a couple injuries

 

[Eggs]

He's rusty but he's talent.

….he’s got the ammunition to be a good defender, he just needs to learn how to defend.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

It's only one game like, but I wasn't especially impressed

He could be a bear with big paws that will eventually grow into them

Happy to give him more time, perhaps with a loan somewhere so he can get more reps

 

[BornBlue76]

Very happy to hear Benitez say would be very happy to keep him and allow him to get the coaching he needs at Everton. Clearly seen as a massive talent and you don’t send those out, you keep them close and take ownership of the next step.

 

[AdamEFC]

Needs another year in the Championship

 

[Amokachi1995]

Agree with all those saying average at best on Wednesday. He's certainly got the physicality so if we think he's going to make it, might have to live through some poorer performances while he learns his trade. Giving him minutes on the pitch will certainly accelerate his development.

 

[BornBlue76]

Giving him minutes on the pitch will certainly accelerate his development.

self fulfilling prophecy .. that’s why youngsters should be very cautious to love before they are ready.. end up stalling their development..

Martinez gave Stones those minutes… plenty of them. Jarrad has 4 in front of him. Let Keane go (if possible) and give Jarrad the 4th slot.

 

[Amokachi1995]

self fulfilling prophecy .. that’s why youngsters should be very cautious to love before they are ready.. end up stalling their development..

Martinez gave Stones those minutes… plenty of them. Jarrad has 4 in front of him. Let Keane go (if possible) and give Jarrad the 4th slot.

Yeah. It's high risk (in theory) by the club but it's a valid strategy if you think the young player will eventually have the ability.

 

[oglop44]

Even if we keep all 5 centre backs he could still get minutes imo. Whenever we play 5 at the back, just ensure he always plays the left sided role. He could even get a few minutes at left back if we're considering loaning out Nkounkou.

 

[davek]

We need to make players like this make wights in transfer deals.

That's the position we're in as a club.

It's a pity, but that's where we've ended up through mis-governance.

 

[blueloon]

We need to make players like this make wights in transfer deals.

That's the position we're in as a club.

It's a pity, but that's where we've ended up through mis-governance.

Nope. Makeweights are the likes of Kenny and Delf, high wages , fringe players who can do a job at the likes of Celtic but not for us. Branthwaite is 19, called into the England u20 squad , has potential , and really it’s about whether Benitez and his team can develop that potential. Even marginal development would double his price in a season .

 

[davek]

Nope. Makeweights are the likes of Kenny and Delf, high wages , fringe players who can do a job at the likes of Celtic but not for us. Branthwaite is 19, called into the England u20 squad , has potential , and really it’s about whether Benitez and his team can develop that potential. Even marginal development would double his price in a season .

Well, it's being reported that the club are open to offers.

 

[blueloon]

Well, it's being reported that the club are open to offers.

Yeah , I saw that earlier in the week, but Benitez seemed to dispel that on Friday with the words he used about Branthwaite.