The new, new Chelsea youth & reserves thread

[fernb8]

http://chelseayouthandreserves.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/trio-headed-to-czech-republic/#more-288

youngster going abroad

[fernb8]

I'm certainly no expert on the youth team. So my opinion is only based on what I've seen of Smith in a few games for QPR on videos at our club here when he was on loan. He came across as a good young player.

It appears to me that the injury last season interfered with his progress and when he returned he played in right midfield which apparently is not his best position. I believe he played a number of games in defence for the reserves last season.

So my question what does the club see in him that he can still make it at Chelsea?

Randy,

I agree that Jimmy had a nice season on loan with QPR as did Manicenne, but I dont know if he has enough to move onto the next level. He is 21 now and has several youngsters playing in his position who appear to closer to move to the first team than Jimmy (ie Jack Cork). From what I understand and have seen he played in central defence but is hardly a big lad and I believe that Mancienne and many others would be ahead of him in the pecking order.

I would not be suprised to see Jimmy stay with a Championship side after a loan spell and perhaps Wednesday may be his next employer.

[Randy36]

Thanks fernb8 for answering my question. I really appreciate the information.

[fernb8]

Thanks fernb8 for answering my question. I really appreciate the information.

Randy I believe the first page of this thread has a link to a good site in regards to the Reserves and Youngsters. Check it out its a very good site.

Also check in with adri and okocha as they are very knowledgable on both subjects.

[Randy36]

Will check it out. Thanks again.

[fernb8]

http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=114562

Ryan Bertrand loaned to Norwich until Jan.

This will most likely become a year long loan.

Good news for Ryan and as expected he returned to Norwich.

[adri]

Academy fixtures. the lads kick of august 21st vs Crewe.

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~1339074,00.html

[fernb8]

http://chelseayouthandreserves.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/introducing-marko-mitrovic/

marki mitrovic

sounds like a bright prospect

shame he isnt Dutch so we could really piss neeskens off.

[Kerry Dixon's Boots]

http://chelseayouthandreserves.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/introducing-marko-mitrovic/

marki mitrovic

sounds like a bright prospect

shame he isnt Dutch so we could really piss neeskens off.

I think she's still too peeved at McClown to worry about us - notice how quiet it's been on that front lately?

[fernb8]

I think she's still too peeved at McClown to worry about us - notice how quiet it's been on that front lately?

talk about getting what you deserve eh?

[Kerry Dixon's Boots]

talk about getting what you deserve eh?

Just like Lennon said: Instant Karma's gonna getcha.

[Kazuma]

Johan is busy disagreeing with Rick B on the Zimbabwe situation in the politics forum, never mind the fact that Rick happens to live in Zimbabwe.

[Kerry Dixon's Boots]

Johan is busy disagreeing with Rick B on the Zimbabwe situation in the politics forum, never mind the fact that Rick happens to live in Zimbabwe.

I shall have to check that out, I doubt Rick B is on the losing side somehow!!

[Kazuma]

I shall have to check that out, I doubt Rick B is on the losing side somehow!!

Well, just to let you know, it's Johan at her finest. EDIT: It's in international news to let you know.

[fernb8]

ah johan...

what a crazy bitch!

anyways back to topic

http://chelseayouthandreserves.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/news-round-up-kakuta-signs-pro-terms-and-more/#more-304

[slipereypete]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/chelsea/article4297598.ece

If Scolari’s first job is to whittle down the squad from an unwieldy 33 — he promises a one-in, one-out policy once the numbers are right — his next is to survey Chelsea’s academy for fresh talent. “Carlos Pracidelli, our goalkeeping coach, will go three days every week to look at the training in the academy because if he sees a player doing well, he will tell me and I’ll bring him into the senior set-up,” he said. “Ask Palmeiras from Brazil how many 17, 18 and 19-year-olds I put in the first team. They’re all in Europe now. We have some young players at Chelsea that, maybe, will play some important games for us this season.”

:cool:

[Kerry Dixon's Boots]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/chelsea/article4297598.ece



:cool:

Nice pull Pete - I like the sound of that. If they're good enough give them a chance (just hope the baby-eater and co have some patience).

[fernb8]

Nice pull Pete - I like the sound of that. If they're good enough give them a chance (just hope the baby-eater and co have some patience).

hopefully he will have little say in the matters...

[The_ChelseaSupporter]

I bet that Kenyon gets sacked soon. Just a hunch....

[Kazuma]

I bet that Kenyon gets sacked soon. Just a hunch....

What makes you suspect that? :confused: