Bridgy 81
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To be honest I only really ever see our young players in action in person during pre-season friendlies.
So I’d be interested in any thoughts about who may be in with a chance of stepping up next season and challenging for a spot in our first team squad.
Obviously Jake Richards is at the moment probably the pick of the bunch and he’ll be turning 17 in the summer. Maybe a loan at a very decent level for 6 months then review.
Or is he ready for a place now?
I know he’s very young but it’s been done before!
I’ve liked the look of Pedro whenever I’ve seen him play (admittedly end of last season and summer friendlies) and he clearly had a lovely cameo on Saturday.
He’ll be 19 in the summer as will Charlie Cummins (who I’ve not seen at all) and Mitch Beardmore.
I recall GC saying Cummins is an old fashion type of player - maybe he’s earmarked to replace Harry Kite?
That’s a lot of midfielders there but we potentially have a lot of vacancies to fill in that area.
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.
But there’s always a surprise or two along the way to keep things interesting.
And I still haven’t given up hopes of seeing Harry Lee between the sticks for us in the next season or two.
Seems like I’ll be firing up the motor for trips to Taunton, WsM and Bath again in a few weeks time.
So I’d be interested in any thoughts about who may be in with a chance of stepping up next season and challenging for a spot in our first team squad.
Obviously Jake Richards is at the moment probably the pick of the bunch and he’ll be turning 17 in the summer. Maybe a loan at a very decent level for 6 months then review.
Or is he ready for a place now?
I know he’s very young but it’s been done before!
I’ve liked the look of Pedro whenever I’ve seen him play (admittedly end of last season and summer friendlies) and he clearly had a lovely cameo on Saturday.
He’ll be 19 in the summer as will Charlie Cummins (who I’ve not seen at all) and Mitch Beardmore.
I recall GC saying Cummins is an old fashion type of player - maybe he’s earmarked to replace Harry Kite?
That’s a lot of midfielders there but we potentially have a lot of vacancies to fill in that area.
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.
But there’s always a surprise or two along the way to keep things interesting.
And I still haven’t given up hopes of seeing Harry Lee between the sticks for us in the next season or two.
Seems like I’ll be firing up the motor for trips to Taunton, WsM and Bath again in a few weeks time.