Where's the Smoke - The Chelsea Youth and Reserve Thread

FYP

 

the concerning part is that 18-21 is really a huge developmental period for players as they transition from youth football to first team football and Josh has really stalled- some of the fault lies with him and some lies with the club- on that front. At this stage I think there are at least three current youth players I think are ahead of the curve in terms of being able to make an impact for the first team in a similar role/position.

 

http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2014/04/chelsea-loanee-will-not-be-at-inter-next-season/

I should hope he is not at Inter next season and perhaps will listen more to those with his best interests in mind. He made a poor decision and is ultimately paying the price.

 

http://thechels.net/2014/04/the-loan-report-march-31-april-6/

loan update

 

agreed

I think Wallace thought a tad too highly of himself and turned his nose up at some pretty decent moves which made a lot more sense for him. At the time I thought he had enough ability to at least be in the reckoning and while I did not think he would start every game having the chance to compete for a spot and occasionally playing would have done wonders for him but it ended up being a disaster as he hardly ever even makes the bench let alone the squad list.

I remember there being a lot of Nate for the Premiership talk and I thought that was a bridge too far at the time as he may have found himself not playing which we saw occur with Josh. While I think is all too common for fans to overrate their youngsters I can understand the excitement around our lads- but I think that excitement needs to be tempered with some realistic expectations of just how many of these lads actually make it at a consistent basis on the next level.

Also think it is worth noting that many of our lads who do not make it with us are landing at much bigger clubs now as opposed to a few years ago.

 

quite fair imo

really think he will continue to struggle in the Championship where the premium is on midfielders who are athletic and press the shyte out of the ball in a physical manner as opposed to standing off players and letting them knock it about

that move to Sociedad would have a been a great one for him imo

 

spot on mate. I don't doubt that Josh has the talent but he needs to find the right fit for him and I just do not see many clubs in the Championship where he can find players who he will mesh well with and will find several opposing midfielders who use their physical ability to nullify his technical and tactical ability.

I completely understand Fat Head doing everything he can to keep his team from being relegated but the issue is that he started his thuggish, long ball nonsense long before he had to worry about relegation. I also understand he does not have Xavi, Inestia and Co. in the midfield but he does have a few lads who can knock a ball around the midfield and a couple of lads at the back who can build with the ball instead of hoofing it down field. Lets not forget who was behind and pushed strongly for the signing of Carroll and that occurred even as he was playing a very (ahem) direct style.

The issue I have with Fat Head is that he has and has had the players to play significantly better football than he has done/can do but he continues to insist on his style while turning his nose up at anyone who criticizes him. I found it very interesting that Stoke have only scored two headed goals this season and their football and generally results have shown that as opposed to what we saw and the results from Pulis. Its just a shame that Fat Head is too obstinate to see that.

 

Bamford scores

(yawn)

 

Omerou sent off for two yellows after 82

Nate gets the full 90 as Boro win 3-1

Bamford with the goal and 77 mins (came off with a possible injury) in a 3-1 win

Josh subbed at halftime as Wigan lost a disappointing game vs Millwall

 

worth noting that for all the plaudits Pochettino is receiving for the way Soton are playing, and he deserves his share, is that the core of the team was developed and built by an English Manager

 

http://thechels.net/2014/04/the-loan-report-april-7-13/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

loan update

 

playing catch up

Chelsea Youth ‏@chelseayouth Apr 10
That means nearly 8500 people have turned up to watch Chelsea at U21 and U18 levels this week. Great to see.

http://thechels.net/2014/04/fa-youth-cup-chelsea-2-1-arsenal-semi-final-first-leg/

lads take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of the FAYC

https://t.co/x90XBImnA2

highlights from above

and further highlights below of some of the U21/U18 fixtures courtesy of EskWeston

http://t.co/KlQt0mjNiN

http://t.co/tZgXF6MVSq

http://t.co/4nazeA76em

Retweeted by Chelsea Youth
Aleksandar Holiga ‏@AlexHoliga 4h
Chelsea techn. director Michael Emenalo in Split today, saw #CFC signing Mario Pašalić Man of the Match performance in Hajduk 1-0 RNK Split

 

http://thechels.net/2014/04/under-2...ea/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

I think his physical size and stature is a bonus to begin with and then factoring in his technical ability and the way he played for Vitesse and we may have a good little player on our hands

 

http://thechels.net/2014/04/world-cup-prospects-for-chelseas-loanees/

good read

 

http://www.london24.com/sport/warbu...explains_future_plans_for_brentford_1_3563632

I suspect if a decent enough offer came in from him we would sell him on to Brentford

 

Chelsea Youth ‏@chelseayouth 6h
Arsenal confirm tonight's #FAYC Semi Final is now sold out with an expected attendance of around 10,000: