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No point having him around as sixth choice. Much more beneficial to follow Wharton's path, developing on loan with regular game time and come back when he is ready for this level. In a real crisis there options like Sam Barnes who pretty much the same level as Carter. Young Phillips might also be an option. If against the odds, Lenihan leaves the club would probably bring someone in to replace him.

Played in pre-season and looked shaky. Was decent for the U23. Another reason for letting him was go was Eastham who is a better prospect. There is also the Greek guy who is a bit of a wild card, big Joe Hilton currently at loan in Scotland, Dowling who played Last U23. In addition Goddard for the U18 is supposwd to be promising. For me Eastham looks better than Pears, quite similar to Raya as a keeper. However needs a loan to adapt to senior football.

Fisher is probably better than Pears, but that doesn't say much. Fisher was never going to be our number 1, so it was fair to let go at 22. That's how the Academy is supposed to work. Producing players, some for the first team and some good enough to make a career later which result in some extra fees to the club.

Isn't that what we are currently doing? Most of our U18/U23 are rejects from Liverpool, United, City. Travis (Liverpool), Butterworth (United), JRC (United) all examples. I do get your point though. Instead of using 3 millions a year to run an academy, why not use a similar amount to purchase talent? Today's model have to produce to justify the expense.

Hate? Come on. Nyambe has been a regular starter since Tony took over 5 years ago. He's played 30-40 games each season, mostly limited by injuries. In two brief spells when fit, Bennett and JRC has been preferred. If Mowbray "hated" him, wouldn't he replaced him in those 5 years? And why try to give a new 3.5 year contract?

Watching Forest - Arsenal in the cup. Arteta just pulled off their left back Tavares for his performance after 30 min, at 0-0. Home crowd singing "You're fuc... shit". Tavares pissed. Poor man mangement in my book.

U18 game vs United was just cancelled after the teams were ready for kick off. Emergency services was not present and delayed + watery pitch. 8 pounds wasted on ManU TV 🙂

Why are people assuming that the potential new right back is to replace Nyambe now? We've talked all season that there is no cover there. JRC is too injury prone to be considered, in addition he can play multiple positions and considers himself a midfielder. The Irish guy is punt, coming from a league that is off-season and needs to get up to speed and tried at U23 level first. There is injuries, suspension and illness waiting so we need more bodies. A loan deal with a buy clause seems very sensible. In the summer we will know what the score is regarding promotion and contracts. If we are promoted, the squad needs a large overhaul as not that many are PL quality.

The way clubs run in the Championship are totally unsustainable, and we are one of the worst. https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-footballs-wage-crisis-sits-in-the-championship-rather-than-the-premier-league

He scored against Millwall as well with a similar header, though I wouldn't to be the strongest in the air.

I'm not the only one who has seen the improvement.

Nyambe would play in Premiership not doubt, especially if his main responsibility is not bombing down the wing and cross. He has not stood still at all. His positioning and heading have improved dramaticly. Timing and decision making as well. His offensive progress has not been as good though. Blaming coaching is a cheap shot. Not sure how many world-class coaches who would be able to turn a 19-year old, who have relied on his physical attributes into a modern-day Cafu. It's a bit late in the game to make up for the Techincal ability and awareness needed.

Great player, although Forest would have to pay some wages to compete with Besiktas who can offer a pre-contract and sign him as free agent in the summer.

Very much agree with the importance of keeping the U23 in the top division. They have really suffered for letting Pike, Burns and Vale go on loan this autumn couple with injuries to key players. They might Vale around for the U23 as well as backup option for the first team in case of injuries. Expecting to see Costello and Dack featuring some matches for the U23. Could help on result, although sometimes it's more distrupting.

I really don't hope we change style just to optimize Dack's output. Finally found a system where the whole is stronger than the parts. It's better to wait untill Dack is fit enough to play the system. I also think Dack is more than collecting knockdowns from a target man. He was roaming midfielder in his Gillingham days, so should be able to play the Buckley role when fit enough.

I think they cancelled the season right after he went there. Always been a fan of Vale, but I think he is a confidence player. Think I read an interview when he was younger that the coaches was working with his belief in his own ability. Attribute-wise he's probably been the most rounded striker for the U23 over the last years. Can hold the ball up, good pace and go past people. He's surely going to have a professional career, but similar to Butterworth at an age they need to kick on. Probably looking at a new loan for him, U23 will not do much for his development, also the Academy is looking to expose more of the U18 like Harry Leonard in the U23's

Think he was experiencing some of the same issues as Buckley regarding the physical transition from U23 to senior football. Has great quality and will surely have a good career. His loan probably came a year too soon for both parties to have the impact hoped for.

Ouch, forgot about that black spot, changed wording

Will be interesting to see how he get on there. Haven't been able to replicate the same for the U23 this year, so a change of scenery could do him good as well. Crewe should be a good match considering they play decent football and their youth policy.

To be fair, he has mostly played as winger. Think it was Wilder as Sheff Utd who used him as striker (only a goal to show for it, albeit a winner at Man Utd). More worrisome that most of his former clubs fans describe as pure pace and nothing else. Would think there are better options out there

Swap deals are "never" true. Too complicated regarding valuations and contracts. Doesn't make sense for Rovers to agree a fee before the window either. If they where to sell BBD an auction would be preferred to drive up the value. The Brighton loanees can alway be bought outright. That rumour haven't reached Twitter as far as I can see either

Could be Butterworth

Mitrovic and Solanke 😉

We have Edun and Davenport. Both are quite mobile, however none have the physical presence of Johnson. Too bad young Garrett is injured because he is someone who could be an option. Expect him to challenge Travis in a year or two. Unlike Travis, he is very good on the ball and can control the match in the anchor position. Although an excellent tackler, he tackles anything that moves and up with some rash tackles in positions not needed costing him a few yellows and red cards. Signals seems to be that the right back has signed. Probably impressed enough on trial although I expect it to be a short-term deal to see if he swims or sink. Seems like a punt similar to Tom White and Brad Lyons. Maybe not likely but some of these Irish guys flourish, think Preson had some success, not to mention Seasmus Coleman of Everton.

It's so great to see Buckley have the impact at senior level as he had when I watched him at U23 almost 3 years ago. B