Since my son was born I'm definitely prone to a nap, but I'm fairly sure I would've noticed him scoring a hat-trick....unless there's an 'in' joke that I'm missing?Harsh way to describe a player who scored a hat trick.
I was at Fylde v Gateshead last evening and was particularly interested to see how young loanee Dajaune Brown would perform. I`m sure you`ll know of him, turned 18 last October, under contract to Derby County, loaned to GatesheadSince my son was born I'm definitely prone to a nap, but I'm fairly sure I would've noticed him scoring a hat-trick....unless there's an 'in' joke that I'm missing?
I'm actually (assuming he's picked) going to be seeing him tomorrow for Gatesheads trip to Maidenhead. He looks a very good prospect from the footage I've seen, looking forward to a clearer view from the stands tomorrow!I was at Fylde v Gateshead last evening and was particularly interested to see how young loanee Dajaune Brown would perform. I`m sure you`ll know of him, turned 18 last October, under contract to Derby County, loaned to Gateshead
Brown has terrific pace, plus power and poise - absolutely belies his age in that context. Has the look and acceleration of a power athlete sprinter. Reminds me of Brandon Thomas-Asante of WBA, but Dajaune is a bit big bigger. Impressive.
Have you seen him play ? I imagine he`ll be on loan at an EFL club next season ?
Good stuff. Enjoy the game, I suspect he`ll be an interesting subject.I'm actually (assuming he's picked) going to be seeing him tomorrow for Gatesheads trip to Maidenhead. He looks a very good prospect from the footage I've seen, looking forward to a clearer view from the stands tomorrow!
Natural step would be a move into the league, although I think Derby would be inclined to give him some first team games if they don't go up.
Good stuff. Enjoy the game, I suspect he`ll be an interesting subject.
Danny, not related to Brett Ormerod, played v Gateshead last night and led the Fylde line well on a pretty lumpy, sodden pitch. Made the second goal. He`s only just 18 (in January 2024) himself and when they play with two up front Fylde have a twin front line consisting of Ormerod and 17 yr old Joe Westley. Fylde`s manager, Chris Beech is brave when it comes to playing youngsters and Fylde`s form turned around from relegation bound probables to neat, free flowing football (and safety) once Beech played 3 or 4 youngsters on a regular basis. They also have Taelor O`Kane, another quality lad who`ll make Fylde a bob or two.Lancs, I haven't seen Fylde in ages - not since Gills were there in the Cup I think - haven't they got some notable young players in their squad now, like Danny Ormerod? I assume he's related to Brett somehow - any insight?!
That's my feeling on him as well to be honest, and I really don't think he's as good as what we've got, let alone better.Watched Cardwell again yesterday (at Fylde). He scored a goal but I wouldn`t be disappointed if we didn`t sign him - even as a third choice attacker.
Andrews is bigger and a more physical guy than Cards. Not sure which of them would win a sprint. IMO, we're better off with Josh.So @LancsGordoRoad and @JoeScout, is the general opinion that Harry Cardwell is a very similar size and style to Josh Andrews? And that we maybe already have the better player?
Yes certainly in terms of improving the squad and certain aspects of the starting 11, but I'm not sure there are too many players in the NL who would be walking into our first XI as easy as that. Plenty that would improve us and replace some of the weaker members of the squad though certainly.Wothout naming names Joe have you seen anyonenin the natiinal league who would walk into our first 11 and improve us? And if so any specific positions
Yes certainly in terms of improving the squad and certain aspects of the starting 11, but I'm not sure there are too many players in the NL who would be walking into our first XI as easy as that. Plenty that would improve us and replace some of the weaker members of the squad though certainly.
In terms of position - I don't think any area of the starting XI is nailed down for next season so everywhere is up for grabs, bar perhaps centre back if Masterson was to stay. We'd still need another in the squad regardless.
I'd have Andrews over Cardwell any day - does the things Cardwell does well, but better. Cardwell v Hawkins is possibly more up for debate as a back up I suppose, but as Cardwell is more of a goalscorer than a link man it's possibly not a fair comparison, but he's considerably more mobile than the Hawk.And your thoughts on Cardwell v Andrews Joe? Much difference between them?
I'd have Andrews over Cardwell any day - does the things Cardwell does well, but better. Cardwell v Hawkins is possibly more up for debate as a back up I suppose, but as Cardwell is more of a goalscorer than a link man it's possibly not a fair comparison, but he's considerably more mobile than the Hawk.
I did point out a while ago that there appears to be a profile for forwards doing well in the National League this season and that is for physical, 6-yard box finishers to be well in the goals. For me that's a direct result of the sway towards wanting more technical players defensively to play out from the back, and as a result the big number 9s are having a field day. Cardwell is well amongst that group, but there are probably between 6 and 10 forwards who are all very similar in that league this season - I wonder if Cardwell is the link purely because Southend are reasonably close?