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Post by CrackityJones on Feb 19, 2018 10:19:25 GMT
Guardian write up on his performance:
2) Ampadu continues to improve as a first-team player
This time last year a 16-year-old Ethan Ampadu was preparing for his GCSEs. Exeter City not only exposed him to his first taste of professional football at 15 years,10 months and 26 days but also handled his development superbly, sheltering him from the spotlight and giving the Devon-born defender time to prioritise his school exams. He made only three appearances between October 2016 and April 2017 before joining Chelsea last summer. Twelve months on, Ampadu continues to shimmer with every game he plays, the latest of which came against Hull City. Ampadu barely broke sweat – even in the stickiest of situations – such is his effortless, calm nature, epitomised when he controlled an awkward ball with his knees before looping a beautiful pass for Willian. He is also unafraid to impose himself in the challenge. Ampadu oozes class and it is clear Antonio Conte trusts the teenager, who simply gets better with every outing. Ben Fisher
www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/feb/19/fa-cup-fifth-round-10-talking-points-from-weekend-action
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Post by fiveattheback on Feb 19, 2018 13:10:27 GMT
A high end Championship club on loan next season, maybe even a loan to someone like Bournemouth (if they stay up)
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Post by welshiron on Feb 19, 2018 13:33:09 GMT
He will stay with Chelsea. Cahill and Luiz may be gone so unless they sign someone he will be needed.
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Post by alarch on Feb 19, 2018 14:15:42 GMT
He will stay with Chelsea. Cahill and Luiz may be gone so unless they sign someone he will be needed. Possibly, but the typical career trajectory of a youngster with a Premier League club is to get a smattering of appearances in low profile games, then going out on loan at a lower league side. In fact, this is preferable to the situation that Woodburn finds himself in, where he's caught in no-mans land between U23s and the first team. I would be astonished if Ampadu becomes a first team regular with Chelsea any time soon. If that does happen then that would be huge vote of confidence in his talent. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Mar 17, 2018 15:22:24 GMT
Ampadu out of the China trip. The most disappointing withdrawal so far.
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Post by cymroircarn on Mar 17, 2018 16:35:28 GMT
Fractured ankle? End of his season?
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Post by cymru98 on Mar 19, 2018 6:57:22 GMT
Gutted for him, more experience for the youngsters the better |
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Post by kingstonred on Mar 19, 2018 9:31:18 GMT
Oh god! Please not another injury prone promising youngster!!!
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Post by phillywelsh83 on Mar 19, 2018 10:38:11 GMT
Oh god! Please not another injury prone promising youngster!!! If its a fractured ankle is not muscular or joints, so hopefully nothing to concern long term. Just get best care now, and rehabilitation. |
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Post by larslagerback on Apr 23, 2018 18:42:20 GMT
I would. £2.5m is silly cheap for Ampadu. |
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Post by fiveattheback on Apr 23, 2018 20:17:23 GMT
Exeter have been robbed
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Post by zenith on Apr 23, 2018 20:21:07 GMT
I would. £2.5m is silly cheap for Ampadu. £8-10m minimum for me. |
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Post by cymroircarn on Apr 24, 2018 6:10:07 GMT
These tribunals have a habit of looking after the big clubs.
They should also include add ons like trophies won, appearances, international appearances to be more fair?
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Post by welshiron on Apr 26, 2018 10:43:47 GMT
The sell on clause is hopefully cwhere they make their money
There should however be a further payment if he stays at Chelsea long term
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Post by holmesdaleultra on May 1, 2018 10:46:34 GMT
Anyone else see Ethan last night celebrating with Chelsea's retention of the FA Youth Cup against Arsenal.
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Post by CrackityJones on May 21, 2018 13:23:02 GMT
Just realised Ampadu got a winners medal for his contribution to Chelsea's FA Cup run. The first silverware of what promises to be an illustrious career. Here he is celebrating with his team mates:
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Post by phillywelsh83 on May 21, 2018 13:35:19 GMT
Is he the new John Terry; celebrating with the Youth, celebrating the FA Cup winning side. lol
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Post by cymru98 on May 21, 2018 13:46:54 GMT
Just realised Ampadu got a winners medal for his contribution to Chelsea's FA Cup run. The first silverware of what promises to be an illustrious career. Here he is celebrating with his team mates:
Great to see. First of many! |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Jun 1, 2018 11:19:22 GMT
First job for Frank raid the young talent at Chelsea Ethan should be first on list and with joddie morris coming who has worked with him you never know
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Post by matty on Jul 12, 2018 18:57:07 GMT
Conte on the way out, don't think thats good news for us. He gave young Ethan a chance at such a young age - not typical chelsea at all. Let's hope the next manager does the same.
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Jul 12, 2018 19:07:45 GMT
Conte on the way out, don't think thats good news for us. He gave young Ethan a chance at such a young age - not typical chelsea at all. Let's hope the next manager does the same. Hope Frank makes a move for him |
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Post by fiveattheback on Jul 13, 2018 13:33:12 GMT
A loan to the Championship perhaps? He's still only 17
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Post by kingstonred on Jul 23, 2018 15:29:08 GMT
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Post by iot on Jul 23, 2018 16:21:16 GMT
and impressed, from what I can gather on twitter |
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Post by alarch on Jul 23, 2018 17:25:45 GMT
Haven't seen this video before, very impressive: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0hGR5_9cLYWhat stands out from that is Ampadu's timing (apart from an early foul on Defoe) is immaculate, with excellent anticipation. The prospect of him playing alongside Allen is positively mouth-watering. |
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