The Bluebirds Academy and DVP thread...

[AdrianAlston]

I'm surprised Conte has been in first team squads tbh, never been hugely impressed by him when I've watched the u21s, especially considering he's generally a couple of years older than the rest of the team

Hopefully he does well if he comes on tomorrow though. Aren't he & Antwi's contracts up this summer?

Yes, I'd be surprised if they were renewed. I really don't understand these types of signings:- Older junior players, no better than we have already. They just block the progress of others. I wonder if they are agent pleasers.

[AdrianAlston]

It would appear that our 'Trialist' Goalkeeper is 18 year old Ewan Griffiths. From Pontypridd, he has been capped by Wales at U17 level. He has been with Sewansea since a schoolnboy. He has been competing for the Swansea U18 No.1 position with Kit Margetson, son of Martyn. Ewan has captained the Swans U18 team on times.

I presume they have plumped for Margetson, but it would appear that we have actually given Griffiths a pro contract:-

https://www.southwalesgk.co.uk/success-stories

He has played for us in the two recent U21 matches against Wigan and Birmingham and for the U18's yesterday (he was actually named by the Club Academy twitter account in their published starting line up) against Burnley.

I'm not sure where this leaves Luke Armstrong, but they do appear to like a lot of Goalkeepers in the U21 squad (4 this season) so maybe he will also get a pro contract.

As Griffiths is from Ponty, I wonder how we missed him 1st time around? We didn't have another goalie in that age group and Armstrong was signed late, age 16, after his release by Wolves.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

It would appear that our 'Trialist' Goalkeeper is 18 year old Ewan Griffiths. From Pontypridd, he has been capped by Wales at U17 level. He has been with Sewansea since a schoolnboy. He has been competing for the Swansea U18 No.1 position with Kit Margetson, son of Martyn. Ewan has captained the Swans U18 team on times.

I presume they have plumped for Margetson, but it would appear that we have actually given Griffiths a pro contract:-

https://www.southwalesgk.co.uk/success-stories

He has played for us in the two recent U21 matches against Wigan and Birmingham and for the U18's yesterday (he was actually named by the Club Academy twitter account in their published starting line up) against Burnley.

I'm not sure where this leaves Luke Armstrong, but they do appear to like a lot of Goalkeepers in the U21 squad (4 this season) so maybe he will also get a pro contract.

As Griffiths is from Ponty, I wonder how we missed him 1st time around? We didn't have another goalie in that age group and Armstrong was signed late, age 16, after his release by Wolves.

Let's hope we've pinched a real talent from them. You're right though, seems strange that he was with them and not us in the first place.

[City123]

Let's hope we've pinched a real talent from them. You're right though, seems strange that he was with them and not us in the first place.

These things happen. Mark Harris is from Swansea & the Colwills are from Neath but they joined us. Ben Cabango is a Cardiff boy and signed for Swansea quite late, Oli Cooper's dad was our u21 coach when his son went to Swansea! Even Margetson has a Cardiff connection.

[Loramski]

Highlights of the under-21s win at Crewe on Friday here.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/vide...a-cc2bf408ded3

Next game against Peterborough tomorrow. 1.00 kick off at the CCS.

[the other bob wilson]

Two dodgy penalties given against the under 18s at Burnley - well one, suppose the second one was.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/vide...a-cc2bf408ded3

[jon1959]

Brief WOL piece on Charlie Crew, Gabriele Biancheri and Lewys Benjamin:

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...-city-29039852

[Maurice Swan]

Highlights of the under-21s win at Crewe on Friday here.

https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/vide...a-cc2bf408ded3

Next game against Peterborough tomorrow. 1.00 kick off at the CCS.

What's the youtube link for this?

[the other bob wilson]

Oh dear, playing out from the back costs City - 0-1.

[the other bob wilson]

What's the youtube link for this?

https://www.youtube.com/live/ivOXAt1...Osk7L-aW0fk1yA

[the other bob wilson]

1-1, Cody Twose equalises - excellent assist from Joel Colwill.

[Maurice Swan]

https://www.youtube.com/live/ivOXAt1...Osk7L-aW0fk1yA

Cheers Bob...just in time for the equaliser...

[Trigger]

I don't catch many of these games but Colwill always just looks quality.

Few other good performances so far as well.

[bluebirds17]

Great second goal.

[the other bob wilson]

Colwill makes it 2-1, enjoyable game this.

[the other bob wilson]

3-1, Nyakhuwa (sorry if spelt it wrong!), another assist for Colwill.

[bluebirds17]

And a third. Every time I watch Colwill the last few months I think he's too good for under 21's level. Could do with a loan next season.

Like the look of Nyakuhwa as well.

[bluebirds17]

And another. Colwill bossing the game.

[the other bob wilson]

Another one for Colwill, 4-1.

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

I don't know whether to scoff at the Peterborough scorer hushing an empty stadium or admire his sarcasm.

[the other bob wilson]

4-1 at half time. In terms of pressing, that’s the best half I’ve seen from a City team all season.

[Maurice Swan]

Pretty impressive...epecially Colwill and I like Wigley.

[the other bob wilson]

And a third. Every time I watch Colwill the last few months I think he's too good for under 21's level. Could do with a loan next season.

Like the look of Nyakuhwa as well.

Yeah, I don’t think Colwill’s gaining a great deal by playing at this level now.

It’s my first real look at the right back, impressed by him.

No surprise to hear Colwill has been taken off at half time.

[Maurice Swan]

No surprise to hear Colwill has been taken off at half time.

...maybe keeping him for Saturday.....?

[City123]

And a third. Every time I watch Colwill the last few months I think he's too good for under 21's level. Could do with a loan next season.

Like the look of Nyakuhwa as well.

He should have gone on loan in January