Youth 2023/24

[Number13]

We’ve also had news of Ed James’ contract extension so that implies he’s well thought of.
I think he’s slightly the older than the above and physically looks the part as a centre back.
I know he’s been a regular for Dorchester and has been playing well but I’ve no idea whether that’s in a two or a three.
So if he’s lined up for an opportunity in our team would he be right, centre or left?
Those are the ones, with my limited knowledge, I currently have the best hopes for.

So is Ed James extending a Pro contract or is he also a second year scholar?

 

[budegrecian]

So is Ed James extending a Pro contract or is he also a second year scholar?

Most definitely extending a pro contract. I think he's 20 at the end of the year

 

[Bridgy 81]

Most definitely extending a pro contract. I think he's 20 at the end of the year

Yes, he signed his first professional contract this time last year.
It’s length wasn’t reported at the time as far as I could see but I presume it must have been a two year one if we’ve now been told it’s been extended by 12 months until the end of the 2025/26 season.

 

[grecian-near-hell]

Is this the next J R Hartley

'George Williams, making his full debut for the Under-18s, turns 14 next weekend, played the full 90 minutes and was very effective going forward supplying plenty of crosses, and was hard-working out of possession. He is an exciting prospect, and I hope he enjoyed his experience with the squad.'

If so shhhhhh!

 

[Hants_red]

U18s at home to Northampton today.

 

[DawlishBouy]

More new names in today's line-up. I'm guessing trialists rather than schooolboys:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1781615473374691821

 

[DawlishBouy]

Leon Woodhead plays for Honiton Town.
Jamie Rickhuss is or was in Southampton’s academy. Comes from Torquay area.

 

[iscalad]

More new names in today's line-up. I'm guessing trialists rather than schooolboys:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1781615473374691821

Good to see Gabe back.

 

[andrew p long]

13 year old George Williams plays again... (though its his 14th birthday this weekend, not sure whether today or tomorrow)

 

[iscalad]

Any news on the score?