JM1872 3,770 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 3 hours ago, KeyserSoze said: How do you know they told him they’d make him the best defender in the world? Both those Tim lads will probably never see first team football but might be sold on for profit and that story will be told to every young talent coming to a club, a mixture of natural talent, first class coaching, a bit of luck and 100% commitment will get them there, sadly the majority end up in the arse end of football having chased a dream. Im not saying they shouldn’t btw, I’m just sad to see good young players being ruined by a system set up to fail them I’m sure it was in the article mate, from the boy himself. When they took him in for the first meeting they showed him clips of his own performances - can’t remember if it was strengths or weaknesses. They’d clearly done their homework & put the leg work in. I’ll see if I can find it - as I said a great read. I agree what you say about the system. It’s old adage that out of all the youth teams only a very very small number will go on to be professionals. Some of that is done to the decisions they take, some of that is down to their ability and some, probably, down to the system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross-Gazza genius 1,927 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Malkytfp1 said: Dapo's brother. Why would you join man city as a youngster. They have a terrible track record of giving youth players a chance. Under pep they've actually tried to bring through quite a few players with foden, Doyle and garcia(looks to be signing a pre contract with barca) the most likely to make it. Most haven't been good enough due to the world class standard of players they have but they do have a number on the fringes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Enclosure Row N 2,844 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 12 hours ago, wully said: Probably a tarrier like the rest of the young team. Wully the wank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfideldo 4,425 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Not a coincidence that Man City recruited a scout from celtic around 18 months ago. Since then Man City have signed three players from Scotland Laim Smith (Kilmarnock), Josh Adam (celtic) and now Dire. Smith and Adam were on the bench for Man City U18's when they beat Liverpool 3-1 at the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Brother 1,123 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Elfideldo said: Not a coincidence that Man City recruited a scout from celtic around 18 months ago. Since then Man City have signed three players from Scotland Laim Smith (Kilmarnock), Josh Adam (celtic) and now Dire. Smith and Adam were on the bench for Man City U18's when they beat Liverpool 3-1 at the weekend. How good is Dire? What is his potential in your opinion? Was he one of our best prospects? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0NTANA 494 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Had only ever heard about him due to him going out with someone at my works daughter. I kept correcting her saying his name was Dapo not realising he had a younger brother. He sounded like a wee fanny as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfideldo 4,425 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, Blues Brother said: How good is Dire? What is his potential in your opinion? Was he one of our best prospects? Just my opinion of course. Our 2004's are a really good batch with Leon King and Charlie Lindsay being exceptional. I would put Dire behind that two along with quite a few others, very good players who could develop. Like his brother he can be a bit hot and cold, a wee bit surprised that Man City thought he was one for them. He is not currently at the level of King and Lindsay and is certainly not a Gilmour. A good prospect but not an exceptional one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,858 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Kinda off topic but nathan young coombes apparently left us at the start of lockdown didnt he, recent tweets shows him as scoring for us again and him being chuffed at it Wonder what happened there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfideldo 4,425 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Kinda off topic but nathan young coombes apparently left us at the start of lockdown didnt he, recent tweets shows him as scoring for us again and him being chuffed at it Wonder what happened there? Change of heart maybe ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,858 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, Elfideldo said: Change of heart maybe ? Yeah, just remember apparently the deal was done and he was off, sure there was a decent length thread about him on here Good he stayed, always looked a bit decent, think he'll get a breakthrough here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersInCanada 7,775 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Boy will be get a decent wedge from City. No gaurantee, at 16, that he would ever play for us. If we are getting a bit of cash then I cannot see a problem with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 11,308 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Elfideldo said: Just my opinion of course. Our 2004's are a really good batch with Leon King and Charlie Lindsay being exceptional. I would put Dire behind that two along with quite a few others, very good players who could develop. Like his brother he can be a bit hot and cold, a wee bit surprised that Man City thought he was one for them. He is not currently at the level of King and Lindsay and is certainly not a Gilmour. A good prospect but not an exceptional one. Is Lindsay comparable to Gilmour or a level below? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfideldo 4,425 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Yeah, just remember apparently the deal was done and he was off, sure there was a decent length thread about him on here Good he stayed, always looked a bit decent, think he'll get a breakthrough here? At the moment not much has changed, his contract is still up in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfideldo 4,425 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Just now, Laudrupsleftfoot said: Is Lindsay comparable to Gilmour or a level below? Haven't seen enough of Charlie, only around half a dozen times over three years and the ALKASS Cup games which were broadcast live. Big EPL clubs were interested but he commited to Rangers at a young age. Don't even know what games he has played in this season never mind how he has played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 11,308 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Elfideldo said: Haven't seen enough of Charlie, only around half a dozen times over three years and the ALKASS Cup games which were broadcast live. Big EPL clubs were interested but he commited to Rangers at a young age. Don't even know what games he has played in this season never mind how he has played. Fair enough mate. Hope there's some growing in him as he's another that can't be much taller than 5'5" but certainly seems to be a great talent for his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredosgloves 84 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Youth system is a joke at times. When will we produce a player that will actually be a first team starter every week. McCrorie or Patterson bit apart from that no others stand out. Those that do will be off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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