We used to see some entertaining cameos from Colwill back then but, for me, he never really established himself as a key player in that Academy side. I don't remember us ever talking about him as the most likely to break through first, for all his obvious talent there was a lack of oomph about him. He could beat a man but didn't have the pace to take him clear, he didn't use his size or talent to dominate games, he rarely lasted 90 minutes. Early days as a first teamer, of course, but these are issues he hasn't left behind yet.
Last season was a difficult one for City but, even so, I'd like to have seen more from Colwill. If fitness is an issue then I'm sure the club will be working on it but I don't think he's done enough yet for us to be building a side around him, as some posters on here have suggested. We'll see. Next season will be a big one for him, let's hope he can push on.
It was interesting what Bellamy said about his development in this article last year.
https://www.viewfromtheninian.com/20...the-graduates/