Academy & U21s

[arbitro]

There is an under 21 match tomorrow against Derby at Leyland.

This is a perfect opportunity to give Carter some playing time. I'm not holding my breath though given the reluctance we have shown in this respect. 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

5 minutes ago, arbitro said:

There is an under 21 match tomorrow against Derby at Leyland.

This is a perfect opportunity to give Carter some playing time. I'm not holding my breath though given the reluctance we have shown in this respect. 

Given the fact we have no game for 2 weeks Gueye could also do with a run out.

[Tugayisgod]

25 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Given the fact we have no game for 2 weeks Gueye could also do with a run out.

I would imagine they have got some sort of behind closed doors game arranged as well, similar to the last break when they played the Dingkes

[chaddyrovers]

The one part of the article that stood out for me, I also spoke with Sir Kenny Dalglish a few days ago and he told me great things about the environment at this football club. 

 

@arbitro spot on info last week 👍

Edited 10 hours ago by chaddyrovers

[MarkBRFC]

30-35 years ago when Dalglish was here absolutely.

I would be surprised if Dalglish is commenting on the here and now though.

[KentExile]

U21s at home to Derby this evening - Preview

 

Brandon Powell shortlisted for PL2 player of the month

Edited 10 hours ago by KentExile

[Trinidad Rover]

Looks like a sensible appointment, which is not a given with this lot. Hope he can do a good job and bring a few more of the academy lads through - recent squads suggest he has a job on his hands!

[RevidgeBlue]

Can anyone who's familiar with the younger players confirm what Atcheson and Litherland are like?

Are they really that bad that neither can be risked and we need to play a winger at CB instead?

In all the time I've been watching the Club, I've never known the the earth cave in because we've handed a young players their debut.

Could the reluctance to use them be for financial reasons more than due to their ability?

Edited 10 hours ago by RevidgeBlue

[chaddyrovers]

10 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

30-35 years ago when Dalglish was here absolutely.

I would be surprised if Dalglish is commenting on the here and now though.

Why? Dalglish was here for Plymouth game last season, he know Robert Coar and probably alot of people still here, plus add his wealth of experience and knowledge he has, he will know most things, 

4 minutes ago, Trinidad Rover said:

Looks like a sensible appointment, which is not a given with this lot. Hope he can do a good job and bring a few more of the academy lads through - recent squads suggest he has a job on his hands!

plenty of academy/youth experience and 

[chaddyrovers]

isn't Pratt ahead of them both? what's Pratt like as defender? 

 

[roversfan99]

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

Why? Dalglish was here for Plymouth game last season, he know Robert Coar and probably alot of people still here, plus add his wealth of experience and knowledge he has, he will know most things, 

plenty of academy/youth experience and 

So you expect that that there are great things to be said about the environment within a football club owned by Venkys (who couldnt be arsed showing up to our anniversary) and one being run by Suhail, Gestede and Owen?

He will be talking about the club he remembers.

[chaddyrovers]

1 minute ago, roversfan99 said:

So you expect that that there are great things to be said about the environment within a football club owned by Venkys (who couldnt be arsed showing up to our anniversary) and one being run by Suhail, Gestede and Owen?

He will be talking about the club he remembers.

You speak like you know what it like working for Rovers, so what's it is like from your personally experience? 

 

 

[RevidgeBlue]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

isn't Pratt ahead of them both? what's Pratt like as defender? 

 

I don't know. 

I only mentioned the other two because Atcheson's name has appeared on the bench recently.

Opinions on all 3 welcome. If none of them are a better option than Hedges in that position, I can't see much of a future in professional football for them.

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

You speak like you know what it like working for Rovers, so what's it is like from your personally experience? 

 

 

Well, according to a few people who've left the Club recently it isn't great. And Suhail admitted in the last Fans Forum that the various players who have left wanted to leave the Club.

Dalglish is obviously talking about the environment from when he was here 30 odd years ago chaddy.

[MarkBRFC]

24 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Why? Dalglish was here for Plymouth game last season, he know Robert Coar and probably alot of people still here, plus add his wealth of experience and knowledge he has, he will know most things, 

Oh give over Chaddy.

Dalglish wouldn't have the first clue what 2025 venkys Blackburn Rovers looks like behind the scenes or what the environment is.

He is talking about his memories of the club from 30-35 years ago, if it is even a correct quote.

[chaddyrovers]

2 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

Oh give over Chaddy.

Dalglish wouldn't have the first clue what 2025 venkys Blackburn Rovers looks like behind the scenes or what the environment is.

He is talking about his memories of the club from 30-35 years ago, if it is even a correct quote.

ok Mark, No point discussing it any further on here. I leave it here now 

Edited 9 hours ago by chaddyrovers

[arbitro]

44 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

I don't know. 

I only mentioned the other two because Atcheson's name has appeared on the bench recently.

Opinions on all 3 welcome. If none of them are a better option than Hedges in that position, I can't see much of a future in professional football for them.

All three have undoubted potential. Out of the three I would say Litherland is the best equipped physically to cope at Championship level but he is injured. 

Part of me says sink or swim with youngsters. Not many had heard of Phil Jones before the phenomenon of his debut. 

[rigger]

1 hour ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Can anyone who's familiar with the younger players confirm what Atcheson and Litherland are like?

Are they really that bad that neither can be risked and we need to play a winger at CB instead?

In all the time I've been watching the Club, I've never known the the earth cave in because we've handed a young players their debut.

Could the reluctance to use them be for financial reasons more than due to their ability?

They are not good enough for the championship.

[roversfan99]

56 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

You speak like you know what it like working for Rovers, so what's it is like from your personally experience? 

 

 

You could ask Kenny Dalglish the same question.

[KentExile]

5 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

isn't Pratt ahead of them both? what's Pratt like as defender? 

 

Pratt is left footed, so may be seen by Ismael as a more natural fit as cover for an injured Wharton than Atcheson & Litherland who are both right footed.  He is also a couple of years older than them and probably physically stronger than them too.  He did miss a large chunk of the previous 2 seasons with injury which is probably why he hasn't progressed beyond a loan at Chorley so far in his career

Atcheson & Litherland both probably have higher ceilings than Pratt & are both much better on the ball than him, especially Litherland, although as was mentioned earlier Litherland is currently  injured anyway

Edit - Litherland on the bench this evening for U21s - score/update (Owen Beck starts for Derby)

 

Edited 4 hours ago by KentExile

[arbitro]

6 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Pratt is left footed, so may be seen by Ismael as a more natural fit as cover for an injured Wharton than Atcheson & Litherland who are both right footed.  He is also a couple of years older than them and probably physically stronger than them too.  He did miss a large chunk of the previous 2 seasons with injury which is probably why he hasn't progressed beyond a loan at Chorley so far in his career

Atcheson & Litherland both probably have higher ceilings than Pratt & are both much better on the ball than him, especially Litherland, although as was mentioned earlier Litherland is currently  injured anyway

Edit - Litherland on the bench this evening for U21s

 

No Carter involvement. Another baffling decision from Mr Aloof.

Good to see Litherland on the bench though. 

[KentExile]

Well that's me tuning out, New regime off to a flyer,  3-0 down after 10 minutes, at home against a side that was bottom of the league with 1 point before today.  Every time Kahn starts, he seems to concede a bagful

 

Edited 3 hours ago by KentExile

[Polky]

4-0 down after 42 minutes…

[bigsigarner]

Where is Honor? He's been quality when I've watched this season. Khan obviously a mate of the Venkys. Atcheson too be a big miss. 

[chaddyrovers]

5 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

You could ask Kenny Dalglish the same question.

Im not the one not believing the quote unless others