The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

[Loramski]

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The Academy game was called off today but Joel Bagan got his first start for Notts County as they won their FA Trophy quarter-final 5-0. An online player ratings thingy gave him a 7, saying

'Showed why Cardiff rate him as a great prospect as he showed some lovely feet in the attacking areas. Showed maturity on the ball and always looked for the right pass.'

It's not often you see 'Cardiff' and 'showed some lovely feet in the attacking areas' in the same sentence so well done Joel.

[Loramski]

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An article on Ntazana Mayembe here.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cardiff-city-starlet-who-could-17863663

[Loramski]

Re: The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

The Academy game was called off today but Joel Bagan got his first start for Notts County as they won their FA Trophy quarter-final 5-0. An online player ratings thingy gave him a 7, saying

'Showed why Cardiff rate him as a great prospect as he showed some lovely feet in the attacking areas. Showed maturity on the ball and always looked for the right pass.'

It's not often you see 'Cardiff' and 'showed some lovely feet in the attacking areas' in the same sentence so well done Joel.

A first league start for Joel yesterday. In at the deep end, Notts County were away to league leaders Barrow. He played at wing back as County went with three at the back. A couple of key incidents went their way, Wayne Rooney's brother missed a first half penalty and then Barrow had a player sent off early in the second. County took advantage and went on to win 2-0.

Bagan seemed to come through it well. I'm not sure who does the ratings after County games, it might be his missus for all I know, but they're impressed. Joel was given a 9 with this very encouraging write-up.

'Defended with maturity given his young years. Had a tough opponent in Josh Kay, but kept him under wraps for large spells in the first half. Such a great prospect. Wonderful performance.'

[Loramski]

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Another goal for Isaak Davies today as a young under-23 side went down 2-1 at Charlton.

[Loramski]

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Joel Bagan has had his loan at Notts County extended to the end of the season, which is an interesting concept. He played in a 4-0 win over Eastleigh today, receiving a 7 on the player ratings with this summary.

'Another impressive display from the on-loan Cardiff defender. May still be a teenager but his maturity and understanding of the game is evident. Great news that he is here until the end of the season.'

[Loramski]

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A brief update on Joel Bagan's progress at Notts County here from manager Neal Ardley. He's urging us to give him time, maybe he's confusing us with a club who rush their youngsters through.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/he-feels-like-theyve-back-3975122

[Loramski]

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I've just come across this thread gathering dust in the attic, better use it before my missus throws it out.

Joel Bagan has been recalled by Notts County and is in the running for a place in the play off semi against Barnet this Saturday. The local paper wants to see him start.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/notts-county-team-would-pick-4351930

[the other bob wilson]

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I noticed Barnet, who were eleventh in the National League table when fixtures stopped in March, were playing Yeovil in a Play Off match on Saturday and that was the first I knew about them taking place - I can remember hearing about relief at Macclesfield a few weeks ago because it had been confirmed they were staying up, but this means that they have been relegated doesn't it?

Hope Bagan plays - I'm guessing he will because I'm not sure Notts County would have recalled him if they weren't going to pick him.

[Loramski]

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I noticed Barnet, who were eleventh in the National League table when fixtures stopped in March, were playing Yeovil in a Play Off match on Saturday and that was the first I knew about them taking place - I can remember hearing about relief at Macclesfield a few weeks ago because it had been confirmed they were staying up, but this means that they have been relegated doesn't it?

Hope Bagan plays - I'm guessing he will because I'm not sure Notts County would have recalled him if they weren't going to pick him.

No. Macclesfield are safe, Stevenage (and Bury) are gone.

I'd seen reports that Bagan had returned from his loan spell, he wasn't in the original squad for the play offs, but one of the Notts County players picked up an injury so they got permission to recall him as cover. I think they were surprised how fit he'd kept himself and he definitely seems to be in contention for a place on Saturday.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

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Matt Hall, keeper we signed from Bangor, released today. Also Danny Williams signed on loan at Haverfordwest for 6 months. Williams is 20; is he likely to return?

[Michael Morris]

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No. Macclesfield are safe, Stevenage (and Bury) are gone.

I'd seen reports that Bagan had returned from his loan spell, he wasn't in the original squad for the play offs, but one of the Notts County players picked up an injury so they got permission to recall him as cover. I think they were surprised how fit he'd kept himself and he definitely seems to be in contention for a place on Saturday.

Macclesfield gone. Stevenage stay up

[Loramski]

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Macclesfield gone. Stevenage stay up

My mistake.

Stevenage were seven points adrift when Revell took over. He managed them for two games, lost them both and still kept them up. Hopefully he's demanding a pay rise now, he's a miracle worker.

[the other bob wilson]

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The Under 23s are playing the first in a series of pre season matches today against Connahs Quay Nomads behind closed doors;-

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/academy-u23-pre-season-fixtures-confirmed

[Michael Morris]

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The Under 23s are playing the first in a series of pre season matches today against Connahs Quay Nomads behind closed doors;-

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news...ures-confirmed

Nomads are facing FK Sarajevo at CCS next week in a Champions League qualifier

[Loramski]

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New deals for Tom Sang and Mark Harris

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/mark-harris-tom-sang-sign-new-deals