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Post by dylanjunecymru on Jan 16, 2022 15:52:23 GMT
Another centre half, 16 years old was on the bench for Blackburn in the FA cup. Currently an england u17 international but was a part of our u16 team that defeated England back in April. Very highly rated at Blackburn and a lot of their fans think he’ll go onto have a big career. Expect him to be back in our youth squads soon.
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Post by hooky on Jan 16, 2022 16:09:59 GMT
Why don't you think he'll stay with England
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Post by saturn9 on Jan 16, 2022 16:18:43 GMT
Why don't you think he'll stay with England [br A lot depends on if the Mother is Welsh I think😁 |
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Post by walesgolfmadrid on Jan 16, 2022 16:53:05 GMT
We're very much in a battle with England for him last I heard, not sure a final decisions been made from him.
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Post by hooky on Jan 16, 2022 17:18:46 GMT
Its good his mum is Welsh. The hand that rocks the craddle is a major positive! I'd wager 70-80% of our English born players have a Welsh mum, which means plenty of trips home over the border  |
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Post by hooky on Jan 16, 2022 17:20:11 GMT
I guess if we qualify for the WC and give a decent account of ourselves there and moving forward, then that has to help our cause with him and other dual qualified kids
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Post by fiveattheback on Jan 16, 2022 18:00:57 GMT
Very highly rated, didn't realise he qualified for Wales hopefully he picks us
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Post by saturn9 on Jan 16, 2022 18:39:00 GMT
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Post by vaulksthrowfanclub on Jul 23, 2022 14:10:47 GMT
Starting for Blackburn in late pre-season. Looks like he’s extremely highly rated. Perhaps one for the new u21s manager to try to persuade to play for us.
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Post by jimexotic on Jul 23, 2022 14:18:31 GMT
Given our situation at centre back I'd like to think he'd pick us if he's any good, we need numbers and options there, healthy competition.
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Post by saturn9 on Jul 23, 2022 15:23:41 GMT
Swans play Blackburn early August. Hopefully he and Vale are in their squad, as it's the game I intend on going to.
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Post by mortillsy on Jul 23, 2022 16:34:01 GMT
This guy looks like a machine. Only just turned 17 and has been playing with the u23’s. I imagine a top club will pick him up. Not too hopeful he’ll choose Wales though.
Terence Miles the young Liverpool CB is Welsh qualified. He’s currently an England u18 international.
Both look like they have decent potential and could add to our options if they keep developing.
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Post by vaulksthrowfanclub on Jul 23, 2022 18:02:53 GMT
This guy looks like a machine. Only just turned 17 and has been playing with the u23’s. I imagine a top club will pick him up. Not too hopeful he’ll choose Wales though. Terence Miles the young Liverpool CB is Welsh qualified. He’s currently an England u18 international. Both look like they have decent potential and could add to our options if they keep developing. Yes I agree with it possibly looking unlikely that he’ll choose us. Hopefully he sees some merit in our pathway. I notice he has played for our u16s though, albeit he’s now an England u17 player. He posted about his u16 experience with us which demonstrates he has some interest at least! Hopefully Gus Williams can act as an insider to persuade him! In relation to Miles, his socials seem even more pro-England than Phillips. I’m sure the FAW are/will do the best they can to get the cream of the talent pool to play for us. Some just won’t have the interest e.g. Darlow and Jay Da Silva (Not that those two would be better than the starters we already have- but certainly would have merited call-ups in the past). |
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Post by hooky on Jul 23, 2022 19:08:19 GMT
The positive thing now I guess is that Wales have a profile because of their success and they know its possible they could play on the big stage with us
So England may be their first love but we all know how difficult it is to get into their team and stay there. If Wales remain successful then even from a selfish perspective they will know playing for Wales give them an opportunity to market themselves on another stage if their England call does not come.
What has happened to that Hill lad at Liverpool. There is no way we should be just passive and allow him to go down the Ireland path unless he has a stronger relationship with Ireland. We have a better pathway and Cardiff is more convenient for him than Dublin.
Hope the next U21 coach has a more proactive approach than Bodin, as it does seem he was too passive in terms of recruiting talent and not proactive enough in terms of promoting younger talent, despite his dire record.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jul 23, 2022 19:08:34 GMT
This guy looks like a machine. Only just turned 17 and has been playing with the u23’s. I imagine a top club will pick him up. Not too hopeful he’ll choose Wales though. Terence Miles the young Liverpool CB is Welsh qualified. He’s currently an England u18 international. Both look like they have decent potential and could add to our options if they keep developing. Yes I agree with it possibly looking unlikely that he’ll choose us. Hopefully he sees some merit in our pathway. I notice he has played for our u16s though, albeit he’s now an England u17 player. He posted about his u16 experience with us which demonstrates he has some interest at least! Hopefully Gus Williams can act as an insider to persuade him! In relation to Miles, his socials seem even more pro-England than Phillips. I’m sure the FAW are/will do the best they can to get the cream of the talent pool to play for us. Some just won’t have the interest e.g. Darlow and Jay Da Silva. Jay DaSilva now looking like he won't even be good enough for us anyway |
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Post by hooky on Jul 23, 2022 19:14:35 GMT
Its a weird one with Darlow. Grandad in the 1958 squad but zero affinity towards us, while not exactly ripping it up at club level or anywhere near England. To not be interested in being involved in an international tournament too given Wales' rising star over the past 7 years is surprising.
Is he better than Hennesey and Ward? Serious question because if its obvious he's better than his decision is even stranger. If he things he'd be bench warming as a number 2 or 3 then you could understand it.
The good thing is we don't need him so he can stay in the shadows - more fool him!
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Post by mortillsy on Jul 23, 2022 21:40:53 GMT
This guy looks like a machine. Only just turned 17 and has been playing with the u23’s. I imagine a top club will pick him up. Not too hopeful he’ll choose Wales though. Terence Miles the young Liverpool CB is Welsh qualified. He’s currently an England u18 international. Both look like they have decent potential and could add to our options if they keep developing. Yes I agree with it possibly looking unlikely that he’ll choose us. Hopefully he sees some merit in our pathway. I notice he has played for our u16s though, albeit he’s now an England u17 player. He posted about his u16 experience with us which demonstrates he has some interest at least! Hopefully Gus Williams can act as an insider to persuade him! In relation to Miles, his socials seem even more pro-England than Phillips. I’m sure the FAW are/will do the best they can to get the cream of the talent pool to play for us. Some just won’t have the interest e.g. Darlow and Jay Da Silva (Not that those two would be better than the starters we already have- but certainly would have merited call-ups in the past). Yeah, he played Wales u16’s. Presume he was Ashley Famuyiwa back then? He played in a victory over England if so. Hopefully a parting gift from Gus! I presume Miles hasn’t played at any level for Wales? Think he pulled out of the u16’s after being selected. Although I wouldn’t want to close the door on a young player, if he’s not interested .. what’s the point. It should be a privilege. What’s the story with Jay DaSilva? Has he ever been approached to join up with the squad? He’s a decent player but hasn’t really kicked on. Weird he has no interest, Cole always seemed really proud to represent Wales. I know he’s got a load of English youth caps but he’s tripping if he thinks he’ll get any at senior level! |
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Post by mortillsy on Jul 23, 2022 21:59:36 GMT
The positive thing now I guess is that Wales have a profile because of their success and they know its possible they could play on the big stage with us So England may be their first love but we all know how difficult it is to get into their team and stay there. If Wales remain successful then even from a selfish perspective they will know playing for Wales give them an opportunity to market themselves on another stage if their England call does not come. What has happened to that Hill lad at Liverpool. There is no way we should be just passive and allow him to go down the Ireland path unless he has a stronger relationship with Ireland. We have a better pathway and Cardiff is more convenient for him than Dublin. Hope the next U21 coach has a more proactive approach than Bodin, as it does seem he was too passive in terms of recruiting talent and not proactive enough in terms of promoting younger talent, despite his dire record. It’s good to hear that Tom Hill is playing again after that terrible injury. Really strange that he accepted that call up from Ireland. It would be scandalous if it were due to not having contact from Wales considering the awful results and some of the dross in the squad. Dross is probably a bit strong, but players that are unlikely to reach international standard. I don’t believe Tom Hill played a match so we may have another opportunity to get him involved. Unless he does feel more affiliated to Ireland, as you say. Hopefully a new coach and a fresh approach. I’m looking forward to seeing the next u21 squad. It’s an opportunity to bring in some new faces and promote some of the younger talent. There are certainly a couple younger faces that could have been pushed up to the u21’s already! |
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Post by mortillsy on Jul 23, 2022 22:00:47 GMT
The positive thing now I guess is that Wales have a profile because of their success and they know its possible they could play on the big stage with us So England may be their first love but we all know how difficult it is to get into their team and stay there. If Wales remain successful then even from a selfish perspective they will know playing for Wales give them an opportunity to market themselves on another stage if their England call does not come. What has happened to that Hill lad at Liverpool. There is no way we should be just passive and allow him to go down the Ireland path unless he has a stronger relationship with Ireland. We have a better pathway and Cardiff is more convenient for him than Dublin. Hope the next U21 coach has a more proactive approach than Bodin, as it does seem he was too passive in terms of recruiting talent and not proactive enough in terms of promoting younger talent, despite his dire record. It’s good to hear that Tom Hill is playing again after that terrible injury. Really strange that he accepted that call up from Ireland. It would be scandalous if it were due to not having contact from Wales considering the awful results and some of the dross in the squad. Dross is probably a bit strong, but players that are unlikely to reach international standard. I don’t believe Tom Hill played a match so we may have another opportunity to get him involved. Unless he does feel more affiliated to Ireland, as you say. Hopefully a new coach and a fresh approach. I’m looking forward to seeing the next u21 squad. It’s an opportunity to bring in some new faces and promote some of the younger talent. There are certainly a couple younger faces that could have been pushed up to the u21’s already! |
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Post by bale-droed on Jul 23, 2022 22:15:33 GMT
Its a weird one with Darlow. Grandad in the 1958 squad but zero affinity towards us, while not exactly ripping it up at club level or anywhere near England. To not be interested in being involved in an international tournament too given Wales' rising star over the past 7 years is surprising. Is he better than Hennesey and Ward? Serious question because if its obvious he's better than his decision is even stranger. If he things he'd be bench warming as a number 2 or 3 then you could understand it. The good thing is we don't need him so he can stay in the shadows - more fool him! I’ve also thought of how weird this is. All we have is assumptions and guesses. The 1958 squad and Wales was so poorly run that maybe Ken used to tell Karl about how much of a shower of shit it was? |
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Post by marsvolta on Jul 24, 2022 6:14:00 GMT
Its a weird one with Darlow. Grandad in the 1958 squad but zero affinity towards us, while not exactly ripping it up at club level or anywhere near England. To not be interested in being involved in an international tournament too given Wales' rising star over the past 7 years is surprising. Is he better than Hennesey and Ward? Serious question because if its obvious he's better than his decision is even stranger. If he things he'd be bench warming as a number 2 or 3 then you could understand it. The good thing is we don't need him so he can stay in the shadows - more fool him! I’ve also thought of how weird this is. All we have is assumptions and guesses. The 1958 squad and Wales was so poorly run that maybe Ken used to tell Karl about how much of a shower of shit it was? I’m pretty sure Ken used to tell him that the ball was much heavier in his day and he had to clean his own boots. I’m also pretty sure that these had no bearing on Karl’s decisions as a professional in the 2000s |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jul 24, 2022 14:23:13 GMT
The next u21 squad should be very interesting - I do hope that we call up younger players than we have been, as I don't think the plan of calling up players until they are too old works that well
There's plenty who should be getting a look in if they're not at senior level;
Jordan James
Charlie Savage
Cameron Congreve
Luke Harris
James Crole
Chris Popov
Luca Hoole
Oli Denham
Just to name a few...
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Post by talyfan on Aug 14, 2022 16:51:53 GMT
17 y.o. central defender started for Blackburn Rovers today. Eligible for Wales but likely we're going to miss out on him as per DS.
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Post by mortillsy on Aug 14, 2022 18:49:38 GMT
Looks a fantastic prospect! Great achievement starting at CB in the Championship at 17!
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Post by saturn9 on Aug 14, 2022 19:48:32 GMT
Has anyone found out his connection to Cymru. Grandparent or Mother/Father??
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Post by allezlesrouges on Aug 15, 2022 10:24:12 GMT
17 y.o. central defender started for Blackburn Rovers today. Eligible for Wales but likely we're going to miss out on him as per DS. Might be one for the long run then if he doesn't get near the England set up |
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Post by mortillsy on Aug 15, 2022 10:33:15 GMT
Has anyone found out his connection to Cymru. Grandparent or Mother/Father?? I think it was mentioned that his mother is Welsh. |
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Post by mortillsy on Aug 15, 2022 10:49:02 GMT
17 y.o. central defender started for Blackburn Rovers today. Eligible for Wales but likely we're going to miss out on him as per DS. Might be one for the long run then if he doesn't get near the England set up Rated 8/10 on the weekend - ‘a colossal league debut’. Left the field injured after 70 minutes.t He could have the carrot of playing in the WC if he carries on performing well at this level! |
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Post by saturn9 on Aug 15, 2022 11:03:46 GMT
Has anyone found out his connection to Cymru. Grandparent or Mother/Father?? I think it was mentioned that his mother is Welsh. Still hope then😉😉 |
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Post by vaulksthrowfanclub on Aug 15, 2022 12:27:41 GMT
May as well offer him a senior call-up. Looks to be a player.
I’ve faith in our system that we’d do everything in our power to persuade him. If he’s not interested then fair enough.
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