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Post by irishredmufc on Jun 8, 2010 11:42:14 GMT
I've been very impressed with what I've seen of Paul Pogba and Josh King and I believe they both have a real chance of making it in our first team in a few years time. I've heard good things of Conor Devlin and Will Keane also. Who else has been impressive for the academy this year?
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Post by chrispiano on Jun 8, 2010 12:52:04 GMT
Heard things about all the one's you've mentioned, I don't see much of the academy but i'm forever hearing good things about Gill and Norwood in the reserves, not sure if this is the place to mention it though
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Post by united4lyf on Jun 8, 2010 13:11:45 GMT
We've got a lot of good kids coming through after a bit of a drought. I definately agree about Pogba and King. When King's at full fitness he's a goal scoring machine. Corry Evans has been between the Academy and Reserves and I think he's got a lot of potential too.
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Post by NR7 on Jun 8, 2010 13:24:15 GMT
Someone who has been to the reserves and academy games on a regular basis can give us a better idea but from whatever I have managed to see of them, here goes mine..
Davide Petrucci.. I was real excited about this guy and even hoped he would get a look in for the cup games last season.. Unfortunately, a spate of injuries has hampered his progress and he is definitely one to watch out for.. Ravel Morrison is an exceptional talent but with serious attitude issues.. Heard that Ryan Tunnicliffe is an exciting prospect as-well. And Pogba ofcourse and he needs no intro or further hyping up...
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Post by 20Times on Jun 8, 2010 14:58:16 GMT
Pogba is brilliantly skill full, strong and imposing midfielder, Keane is a wonderful center forward. Norwood is a free kick expert and he cant half cross it. NR7 Is right, Ravel Morrison has real attitude problems and he's been in a lot of trouble in the past for the way he acts but if he sorts himself out he'll develop into a really good player.
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Post by ericactor1 on Jun 8, 2010 15:00:55 GMT
King is fantastic, really have high hopes for this lad.
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Post by wonderfuel_gas on Jun 8, 2010 15:06:40 GMT
It looks like one final batch of Fergie's fledglings could filter through into the first team in a few years. Pogba is one we can be assured of in that he will reach that stage, we brought him here for that very reason, his ability to go far is blatantly apparent. Josh King was handed his debut last season v Wolves in the Carling Cup so I can think we can expect that he will receive more first team game time this year, in the CC and possibly the F.A. cup to a lesser extent.
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Post by 20Times on Jun 8, 2010 15:07:19 GMT
Kings debut last year was pretty good, he showed good signs of danger and was in no way suffering from nerves.
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Post by irishredmufc on Jun 8, 2010 15:14:38 GMT
It looks like one final batch of Fergie's fledglings could filter through into the first team in a few years. Pogba is one we can be assured of in that he will reach that stage, we brought him here for that very reason, his ability to go far is blatantly apparent. Josh King was handed his debut last season v Wolves in the Carling Cup so I can think we can expect that he will receive more first team game time this year, in the CC and possibly the F.A. cup to a lesser extent. Yeah Pogba has it all really. Hes powerdul, skillful, has a great passing ability and can shoot. Did anyone see his goal against the City academy. It was brilliant.
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Post by chrispiano on Jun 8, 2010 15:30:39 GMT
I'm avoiding going off on one about Pogba being brilliant because I did the same thing about Possebon, the leg breaker taught me a lesson. It seems to have set Possebon back a couple of years in development but I still have hopes for him to make it.
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Post by icelandicdevil on Jun 8, 2010 17:47:06 GMT
I always thought Possebon would make it after his first outings, and never really understood why Gibson was preferred after he came back from the injury. He's 21 now though, so this is something of a make or break season for him. Does anyone know what happened in his loan spell? Why was it terminated so early?
Other players that have me excited in the academy are Pogba, Pogba, Pogba and Petrucci. I've also heard a lot about Ravel Morrison, but only seen a few very short clips, so don't know much about him. King also looked very good vs wolves in the cc last season, seemed very confident, showed no nerves, looked almost fearless, which is always a quality that bodes well for a young player making the step up.
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Post by wonderfuel_gas on Jun 8, 2010 17:57:35 GMT
Yeah I'd very much like to see Possebon resurfacing in the first team next season, seeing him and Hargreaves in the same XI would draw a collective sigh of relief and refreshment from all of us. Also, they both have quality chants! King can show off his candidature for future first team goal poacher also. I reckon it's one more season before we catch a glimpse of Pogba in first team action.
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Post by Madds Tim on Jun 9, 2010 15:44:24 GMT
Anyone know much about Robert Brady's quality?
I know sweet fuck all about the lad, other than he's supposedly a nifty winger.
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Post by chrispiano on Jun 9, 2010 19:38:58 GMT
I know they are part of the senior squad but they're still only 19 - I'll be amazed if the Da Silva brothers aren't our first choice wing backs in 2-3 years at most, sure as hell going to be incredible.
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Post by Kozzie on Jun 9, 2010 20:10:29 GMT
Rafael definately, but I think Evra will still play for a few years at left back.
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