The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

[the other bob wilson]

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Louis Phillips makes it 4=0, now 4-1.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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4-2 now, and both teams down to 10 after a "massive scuffle". Jac Thomas sent off.

[Former Labour leader]

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5-2 george with pen

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Ollie Denham recalled from Dundee United. No surprise as he barely played.

[Rjk]

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Ollie Denham recalled from Dundee United. No surprise as he barely played.

replacement for Panzo

[Enoch Mort]

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Ollie Denham recalled from Dundee United. No surprise as he barely played.

The fact that he barely played there probably means they didn't think he was good enough

There's a comment on their forum that suggests that he won't be missed

https://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38313546&page=27

I would imagine he would be a much cheaper bench warmer than Panzo who has to be regarded as a mistake and probably an expensive one

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

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https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4863666/dundee-united-declan-gallagher-surgery-ollie-denham/

A bit more explaining his time at Dundee Utd.

Has the tactic of picking up youngsters released by Prem or even championship clubs ever worked? The closest is probably Bagan, and we're not sure what's going to happen to him. Sang almost broke through permanently. Have I missed someone? Perhaps if they're being let go they're not going to be Championship (and above) standard. If they were, they'd be seen as at least a small financial asset and not just released (e.g. McGuinness).

Why do we think we can bring players through when QPR and Blackpool, for instance, have given up?

(For all this, maybe Denham will return with a greater sense of purpose and become part of the 1st team squad).

[Loramski]

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https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/spor...-ollie-denham/

A bit more explaining his time at Dundee Utd.

Has the tactic of picking up youngsters released by Prem or even championship clubs ever worked? The closest is probably Bagan, and we're not sure what's going to happen to him. Sang almost broke through permanently. Have I missed someone? Perhaps if they're being let go they're not going to be Championship (and above) standard. If they were, they'd be seen as at least a small financial asset and not just released (e.g. McGuinness).

Why do we think we can bring players through when QPR and Blackpool, for instance, have given up?

(For all this, maybe Denham will return with a greater sense of purpose and become part of the 1st team squad).

We picked up Ajayi on loan initially then permanently when his contract ran out at Arsenal. Obviously that benefitted Rotherham rather than us ultimately but I guess it shows that we're capable of picking up a decent 'reject'.

It's always going to be a hit and miss strategy, of course, but plenty of top players were rejected as youngsters. My eldest just mentioned Eze. He got released by Millwall at 18 (by Neil Harris) and by Arsenal, Fulham and Reading before that as far as I can make out. Declan Rice turned out half decent too as another example but it's a long list. It's something you'd expect the club to be looking at I'd have thought.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

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We picked up Ajayi on loan initially then permanently when his contract ran out at Arsenal. Obviously that benefitted Rotherham rather than us ultimately but I guess it shows that we're capable of picking up a decent 'reject'.

It's always going to be a hit and miss strategy, of course, but plenty of top players were rejected as youngsters. My eldest just mentioned Eze. He got released by Millwall at 18 (by Neil Harris) and by Arsenal, Fulham and Reading before that as far as I can make out. Declan Rice turned out half decent too as another example but it's a long list. It's something you'd expect the club to be looking at I'd have thought.

Fair point. I was looking at it with my Cardiff blinkers on.

[Loramski]

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Fulham score with breakaway. 1-2

Shame. City played well.

I saw Fulham had drawn Swansea in the next round of the Youth Cup which was a bit frustrating as that would've been winnable for us - with a trip to Liverpool or Arsenal in the next round if we'd progressed. Just checked to see how that went and Fulham won 5-0. It was played on Wednesday so Swansea went out of the junior and senior FA Cups 5-0 on successive nights. Shit happens.

I'm missing something with the Youth Cup. Liverpool sneaked past Fleetwood then beat Arsenal 7-1. Man Utd lost 2-0 to Swindon, which seems bizarre. No Biancheri for United but Charlie Crew has been playing for Leeds, who are through to the 5th round.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Down to earth with a bump for the u18s - 5-0 defeat at Watford.

[Loramski]

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Fagan-Walcott has joined Dunfermline on loan in the Scottish championship.
We seem to be sending a lot of our young players to Scotland.

Excellent debut for him yesterday, from what I can make out, as Dunfermline drew 0-0 at league leaders Dundee United. Fans and management have been singing his praises. One fan wanted him to be given a lifelong contract but he should be careful what he wishes for, we tried that with Bacuna and it didn't come off.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Excellent debut for him yesterday, from what I can make out, as Dunfermline drew 0-0 at league leaders Dundee United. Fans and management have been singing his praises. One fan wanted him to be given a lifelong contract but he should be careful what he wishes for, we tried that with Bacuna and it didn't come off.

Encouraging to hear. Hope he keeps it up.

[the other bob wilson]

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The under 21s are at home to QPR at Leckwith today kick off 2 o clock. If you're not going, you can watch the usual live stream of the match on You Tube.

[alan_corneli]

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Excellent debut for him yesterday, from what I can make out, as Dunfermline drew 0-0 at league leaders Dundee United. Fans and management have been singing his praises. One fan wanted him to be given a lifelong contract but he should be careful what he wishes for, we tried that with Bacuna and it didn't come off.

He's 21, played in the Champions League 4 years ago. Why has he not featured for our first team this season!