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Post by holmesdaleultra on Nov 15, 2017 12:13:33 GMT
What a prospect.
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Post by Baxter Cymru on Nov 15, 2017 12:13:41 GMT
The scary thing about Ampadu is that he would be a solid CB but when moved in to midfield he strolls around like a Rolls Royce breaking up play bossing senior players around and then you add in his ridiculous deep lying playmaker skills....
HE'S 17.
Just wow!!!
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Post by greenscorpio1967 on Nov 15, 2017 12:20:44 GMT
just hope Bale,Ramsey and Allen are still at their high standards when these lads come to their full fruition
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Post by vandenhauwe on Nov 15, 2017 12:28:06 GMT
Incredible talent!!!woodburn and brooks superb as well last night!
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Post by manulike on Nov 15, 2017 13:38:50 GMT
He was brilliant fair play to the lad. Needs to work on his crossing mind! Give him a break.... I only seem to remember one over shot byline cross. However, some of his diagonal crosses to Brooks and Woodburn were sublime :+) |
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Post by zenith on Nov 15, 2017 13:41:05 GMT
He was brilliant fair play to the lad. Needs to work on his crossing mind! Give him a break.... I only seem to remember one over shot byline cross. However, some of his diagonal crosses to Brooks and Woodburn were sublime :+) Give him a break? I'm not slating the guy, calm down! |
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Post by saints19 on Nov 15, 2017 14:18:46 GMT
Had an excellent game last night, but Panama did also make Crofts look good. I think France showed he's not at the top level yet, but he will become an excellent player, I'm sure.
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Post by conwy10 on Nov 15, 2017 14:41:38 GMT
He was brilliant fair play to the lad. Needs to work on his crossing mind! He didn't hit the closest fullback, that puts him in the top 5 crossers in the squad already. |
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Post by zenith on Nov 15, 2017 14:55:18 GMT
He was brilliant fair play to the lad. Needs to work on his crossing mind! He didn't hit the closest fullback, that puts him in the top 5 crossers in the squad already.  |
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Post by fiveattheback on Nov 15, 2017 16:13:50 GMT
I think he'll be ready by the time the Nations League rolls around
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Post by pendragon on Nov 15, 2017 21:21:39 GMT
I think he'll be ready by the time the Nations League rolls around Oooh, let's hope so! 😀 |
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Post by dai on Nov 15, 2017 22:28:39 GMT
Credit has to be given to Chelsea for how he's developed, and how quickly he's kicked on. They may not develop him into the CB we desperately need, but a class act in midfield.
Makes you think why Liverpool are pissing around with Woodburn.
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Post by joseywales37 on Nov 16, 2017 0:55:43 GMT
Credit has to be given to Chelsea for how he's developed, and how quickly he's kicked on. They may not develop him into the CB we desperately need, but a class act in midfield. Makes you think why Liverpool are pissing around with Woodburn. But another clever thing he did v Panama is take it upon himself to go in a central defensive position when they were attacking, so technically he played midfield, cb and on wing lol. |
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Post by pendragon on Nov 16, 2017 12:47:59 GMT
A galactico in the waiting. I just prey he's still playing for Wales this time next year. Brooks and Woodburn are great but they're lightweight. We were pushed all over the place in both games against Ireland. This man has the strength to have resisted that. I saw Woodburn giving back some elbow too to be fair to him! |
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Post by welwyn on Nov 16, 2017 15:09:53 GMT
Credit has to be given to Chelsea for how he's developed, and how quickly he's kicked on. They may not develop him into the CB we desperately need, but a class act in midfield. Makes you think why Liverpool are pissing around with Woodburn. But another clever thing he did v Panama is take it upon himself to go in a central defensive position when they were attacking, so technically he played midfield, cb and on wing lol. To use an Football Manager phrase, the guy was born to play as a half-back (the football kind that is). |
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Post by joseywales37 on Nov 16, 2017 17:10:23 GMT
But another clever thing he did v Panama is take it upon himself to go in a central defensive position when they were attacking, so technically he played midfield, cb and on wing lol. To use an Football Manager phrase, the guy was born to play as a half-back (the football kind that is). After watching him v Panama, he plays in the very ironic haircut position of front, back and sides lol, in other words where ever he wants by looks, one point I think he started a move from almost cb and with in 2 passes he was crossing the ball at dead ball line. Was waiting for the crowd to start singing je plays where he wants. |
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Post by biwmares on Nov 16, 2017 18:56:33 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2017 22:05:34 GMT
Think we need to be really careful not to overhype Ethan and others. We've seen other UK nations falling into the trap of too much expectancy on kids. Don't get me wrong, Ampadu's breakthrough at Chelsea is remarkable. We'd have to admit probably a bigger endorsement of his ability and potential than a Welsh cap. But I'm seeing a lot of talk of him becoming a world class player. Likewise Ian Rush's remarks about Woodburn. Let's call them world class players if and when they actually are world class players.
We also need to stop going on about defections. The Welsh BBC lot have been hammering this too and it's really annoying. Every action this kid has taken indicates that his heart is with us. The defection talk is close to being disrespectful to that commitment. Ampadu will only play for Wales I am sure of that.
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Post by hookd on Nov 19, 2017 22:21:44 GMT
Agree. Actually Coleman made much more of the defection issue than he needed to. It seems he mentioned it before every game from the game away to Ireland. To be honest he started to irritate me referring to it. Once is fine but to do it 5 or 6 times is almost in danger of encouraging the players themselves to question the decision they have made!
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Post by ae15 on Nov 20, 2017 15:33:41 GMT
In my opinion, there's now no way Ampadu and Brooks will leave. Not a factor.
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Post by richierich333 on Nov 21, 2017 7:45:25 GMT
Think we need to be really careful not to overhype Ethan and others. We've seen other UK nations falling into the trap of too much expectancy on kids. Don't get me wrong, Ampadu's breakthrough at Chelsea is remarkable. We'd have to admit probably a bigger endorsement of his ability and potential than a Welsh cap. But I'm seeing a lot of talk of him becoming a world class player. Likewise Ian Rush's remarks about Woodburn. Let's call them world class players if and when they actually are world class players. We also need to stop going on about defections. The Welsh BBC lot have been hammering this too and it's really annoying. Every action this kid has taken indicates that his heart is with us. The defection talk is close to being disrespectful to that commitment. Ampadu will only play for Wales I am sure of that. Lighten up Otto lets just enjoy it, after all that's why we are here! |
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Post by fiveattheback on Nov 21, 2017 19:11:13 GMT
BBC Sport have just called Phil Foden the best 17 year old footballer in the world, and we think we over hype our youngsters
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Post by manulike on Nov 21, 2017 22:32:21 GMT
BBC Sport have just called Phil Foden the best 17 year old footballer in the world, and we think we over hype our youngsters Talk Sport already saying that he is a must have for Russia ;-) #AsGoodAsTheoWalcott |
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Post by welshiron on Dec 7, 2017 11:00:11 GMT
Ampadu played 90 mins in centre midfield in a 4-0 win over mk dons in the checkatrade trophy
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Post by JC on Dec 7, 2017 11:50:50 GMT
Ampadu played 90 mins in centre midfield in a 4-0 win over mk dons in the checkatrade trophy Good to see him still getting minutes in a Chelsea team, even if it is the checkatrade trophy |
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Post by kingstonred on Dec 7, 2017 14:41:00 GMT
Video of Ampadu doing a Superior Striker Challenge.
He looks a player, great with both feet! Scary he's only 17
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 14:59:55 GMT
Just because someone is young when they begin being played regularly doesn't mean they will rise and rise in talent.
As if someone quality young will be better than someone debuting past 20 when they reach their peak.
It doesn't work like that!!.
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Post by welshiron on Dec 7, 2017 15:09:48 GMT
Very true, but I believe this kid is going to be a top player injuries permitting
I also have high hopes for Woodburn, Wilson and Brooks but doubt all 3 will develop into top players
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 15:20:26 GMT
Very true, but I believe this kid is going to be a top player injuries permitting I also have high hopes for Woodburn, Wilson and Brooks but doubt all 3 will develop into top players I was more on about Foden I don't think we're anywhere near as bad for hyping youngsters. We don't have as many granted |
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Post by manulike on Dec 7, 2017 22:16:08 GMT
Very true, but I believe this kid is going to be a top player injuries permitting I also have high hopes for Woodburn, Wilson and Brooks but doubt all 3 will develop into top players I was more on about Foden I don't think we're anywhere near as bad for hyping youngsters. We don't have as many granted That Foden is already in the top three for the BBC young personality award ... |
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