by WestYorksRoyal » 07 Jul 2021 09:01
by Nameless » 07 Jul 2021 10:49
WestYorksRoyal Our squad looks very thin with the news of Olise most likely being sold and Meite's injury. Even the much derided Aluko and Baldock (who I am very glad to see leave the club) added depth last year.
Finances are tight for replacements and, though I expect the club to find a way of strengthening the squad a little, it's also very obvious that we'll need some academy products to step up. I make it sound negative, but it's a great opportunity too.
So, who is most likely to make an impact? Tetek is the most obvious candidate; he had opportunities last season and looks like he could well be ready. I expect Bristow and Samuels to get an opportunity too, given we have no senior left back.
The other obvious area is in the wide attacking areas, but it's not clear who is ready. Femi Azeez has signed a new contract, but if you look at his career to date I'm not convinced he's ready. Bracknell Town to the Championship is quite a step up, though I guess Rinomhota's previous experience was at Porchester.
Have I missed anybody? I'm not talking about kids who will play in the league cup; I mean ones who have the potential to be a reliable squad option over a 46 game season.
by paultheroyal » 07 Jul 2021 11:09
by Royalwaster » 07 Jul 2021 11:35
paultheroyal With the likes of Sakho, Bellingham performing on the european stage - age holds no boundaries if you are good enough.
Put them in....
by SCIAG » 07 Jul 2021 12:08
by 3points » 07 Jul 2021 12:53
by Hound » 07 Jul 2021 13:53
by Royals and Racers » 07 Jul 2021 21:43
by Snowflake Royal » 08 Jul 2021 12:33
SCIAG Bristow is the one who looks to have the clearest route but I’m not at all convinced that he’s up to it. Similarly Samuels seems to be developing into a winger… but then so was Jordan Obita.
I actually wonder whether Dorsett or Abbey might be shifted over to left back. They look closer to being ready than Bristow and we’ve had success putting centre backs at full back recently. They’re fifth and sixth choice at centre back so a long way down the pecking order.
Would Southwood count as a breakthrough?
There’s quite a lot young wide forwards/attacking midfielders. Azeez is the most high profile but Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan is the one I think might do an “Olise”.
by Hendo » 08 Jul 2021 13:39
by NewCorkSeth » 08 Jul 2021 17:43
by Zip » 09 Jul 2021 09:04
Hendo Looks like Boyce-Clarke will be heading off to Bath for some pre-season training and playing in some pre-season games for them. Would imagine a loan deal will follow. Would be good experience for him, isn't likely to get on our bench ahead of Southwood.
by WestYorksRoyal » 09 Jul 2021 12:03
by Hound » 09 Jul 2021 16:42
by RG30 » 09 Jul 2021 17:04
by 3points » 12 Jul 2021 21:50
by Snowflake Royal » 13 Jul 2021 08:15
3points Anyone heard of the lad that scored against Lincoln City at the weekend?
by Hound » 13 Jul 2021 08:21
RG30 Surprised no one has mentioned Mamdi Camara. From what I've heard the club have high hopes for him.
by Donny Ironside » 13 Jul 2021 09:08
by Hound » 24 Jul 2021 08:02
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