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Cant say I’ve seen anything of the lad. A youngster trying to get into our squad at the moment is so difficult though
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Why the fuck do we waste money on developing players who 'go on to have careers with other teams'?
I'm assuming this opinion has an element of Devil's advocate about it. If elite clubs didn't develop players it would be left to the lower leagues and the amateur game to develop youngsters and the standard of players being produced would drop right off. Kids doing army drills instead of one touch 5 a side.
Not to mention the number of players our academy has produced who have gone on to make first team appearances. Walker, Naughton, Brooks, Lowton and Maguire all gave us a decent season or more and filled a gap in the side we would have had to fill with an inferior player who would have commanded a fee and higher wages. We as fans also had the pleasure of seeing international standard players coming through our ranks.
As for Parkhouse, fair play to the lad if he wants to get first team football elsewhere. During our time served in the lower leagues we've slagged enough players off for not doing the same......Jordan Slew or that Sinclair(?) lad who is still sat outside Midland Station spring to mind.
I'm closer to the 1st team squad than Parkhouse as I watch them every week.Cant say I’ve seen anything of the lad. A youngster trying to get into our squad at the moment is so difficult though
We're part of a reasonably sensible overall system. Where youngsters benefit from coaching & the chance to develop their football skills alongside & against other talented youngsters. All our First Team squad played Development Football. Without Development Football, David McGoldrick (as an eg) wouldn't be the player he is today. Personally, I do not view Development Football as a waste of money.
That would be quite something wouldn't it? If Everton can find a place in their starting line up for him - but we can't even find a place on the bench for him.Everton news: Toffees join Celtic in chase for Parkhouse
In the latest Everton news, Football Insider has learned that the club have joined Celtic in the chase for Sheffield United loan star David Parkhousewww.footballinsider247.com
In the extensive interview he did with The Derry Journal, Parkhouse said he'd been training with the SUFC First Team squad since he returned from Loan.I'm closer to the 1st team squad than Parkhouse as I watch them every week.
They once found a place for a 17yr old kid as a sub, think his name was Ronny or something like that.That would be quite something wouldn't it? If Everton can find a place in their starting line up for him - but we can't even find a place on the bench for him.
I've never seen the lad play. I don't know if he's any good. But I'd like to think that we will run the rule over him and be certain about his suitability before selling him to a competitor.
I understand the argument. But, we'd need teams to play against. There are the odd, no structure, uncompetitive, behind closed doors games. But, I get the impression there's no general appetite for a return to Reserve Team football.I agree. But I still think it is of less value than having a proper "reserves" team that compete against other clubs in a competitive league. Maybe we could have both?
(My understanding) .... Parkhouse has been at the club a long time. He's been on loan at Derry City. We'll have watched him closely over that period. And, he's been back training with the First Team. We've certainly run a lot of rules over him. And, we've offered him a new contract. In short, we want him. But, (currently) he doesn't want to sign that contract. And wants to explore & try options elsewhere.That would be quite something wouldn't it? If Everton can find a place in their starting line up for him - but we can't even find a place on the bench for him.
I've never seen the lad play. I don't know if he's any good. But I'd like to think that we will run the rule over him and be certain about his suitability before selling him to a competitor.
(My understanding) .... Parkhouse has been at the club a long time. He's been on loan at Derry City. We'll have watched him closely over that period. And, he's been back training with the First Team. We've certainly run a lot of rules over him. And, we've offered him a new contract. In short, we want him. But, (currently) he doesn't want to sign that contract. And wants to explore & try options elsewhere.
Yes they've got "form" for it haven't they? They like to blood 'em young over there at Everton. There's loads who made their Prem debut at a young age there. All the following were just 16 when they made their Prem debut for Everton:They once found a place for a 17yr old kid as a sub, think his name was Ronny or something like that.
It says here that he signed a new contract with us before he went on loan:
It says here that he signed a new contract with us before he went on loan:
It says here that he signed a new contract with us before he went on loan:
It seems more a warning to young players than a kit - if you don't knuckle down, you'll be working in a fast food restaurant!That kit is gash
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