Certainly not for me. I think National League is his limit. Don't get me wrong, he did fantastically well for us in the promotion season, but I believe his lack of pace is a problem at this level.
January 2019 Transfer Window Rumours/Thoughts
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Croozey
Vital 1st Team Regular
Baring in mind this 'Club Developed' rule in place this season. We have Lee Frecklington and Ellis Chapman only in contention for the first team. This meant we were only able to have 6 on the bench recently. Does anybody think there's some value in seeking out another ex youth player that have gone on to be successful and that would qualify? If so who would be likely candidates?
There are players out there way beyond our ability to attract- Hobbs and Clucas for example. I'm thinking players that might be league 2 standard. Detective work needed.
Here is the rule explained- (so Basically an ex-player who was at the club for at least 12 months prior to the end of their under 19 season.)
Each EFL club will need to include one “club-developed” player in their match day squad, who will be defined as a player who has been registered with their current team for at least 12 months prior to the end of their U19 season. Should a club fail to name such a player, they will only be able to name 6 substitutes rather than the normal allocation of 7.
There are players out there way beyond our ability to attract- Hobbs and Clucas for example. I'm thinking players that might be league 2 standard. Detective work needed.
Here is the rule explained- (so Basically an ex-player who was at the club for at least 12 months prior to the end of their under 19 season.)
Each EFL club will need to include one “club-developed” player in their match day squad, who will be defined as a player who has been registered with their current team for at least 12 months prior to the end of their U19 season. Should a club fail to name such a player, they will only be able to name 6 substitutes rather than the normal allocation of 7.
nlondonimp
Vital Champions League
would it be too much of a risk to put the under-19 keeper on the bench? he's unlikely to be needed. and that also frees up an extra loanee place - which is currently taken up [wasted] by having slocombe with us.
cheshireimp
Vital 1st Team Regular
Luque played 60 mins for Bromley in a Kent Cup games against Faversham , after injury . Was substitued after 60 mins . i would assume cup tied for saturday though
nlondonimp
Vital Champions League
which raises the question, how many of our 6 loanees will not be allowed to play in the cup on saturday.
Merthyr Imp
Vital Football Hero
He didn't play for Bromley in their 4th Qualifying Round game so wouldn't be cup-tied.
I can't think of many that have gone up rather than down having left the academy.
Looking forward to seeing if anyone can think of any viable examples.
Croozey
Vital 1st Team Regular
I had a little look and couldn't find any contenders.
Croozey
Vital 1st Team Regular
Bit of a stupid rule really, if it's making clubs go out and recruit old players to get around the rules. Also, smaller clubs like Lincoln would have found it harder in recent years to attract young players with good potential. They are recruited en-masse by richer clubs and hogged until they are over 19.
NottyImp
Vital Football Legend
It's almost as if it's designed to penalise lower-league clubs.
Scotimp
Vital Football Legend
Exactly that. Wilson is not a capable deputy for Eardley, and Gordon is too inexperienced. We also have a problem in central midfield in my opinion; possibly because the main two - O'Connor and Frecklington - are 30+ and may have fitness issues.
I thought Theo Archibald was good on Saturday - only 20 and ran the midfield for FGR. I wonder whether we could make Brentford an offer?
Sincilbanks
Vital Football Hero
Well we are never likely to get 40+ games out of Freck in a season, we must have known that when we signed him. When was the last time he managed that?
Davidimp
Vital Football Legend
Last season, he played exactly 40 games, 20 for us and 20 for Rotherham. Before that it was 2013/14 when played 49.
cheshireimp
Vital 1st Team Regular
I actually worded it wrong . I meant unable to play for Bromley if LCFC didn't give permission for him so to do in a cup match . Mind you i dont think he would get in the starting 11 anyway .
Robbie Bension of Dundalk maybe?
Sorry Robbie Benson!
Red Wimp
Vital Football Legend
I was only thinking earlier having a number of experienced players has it's downsides, so far Freck has started 50% of games, O'Connor 59%, Eardley & Shackle 68% for various reasons., compared to a youngster like Harry who's started 91%
Gavin Gordon appears to be available every Saturday.
True, but Freck missed 3 games through suspension, which is a decent % at this early stage of the season.
Plus, there’s been an obvious plan of resting those type of players during the EFL and Checkatrade games so it’s not as if these games have all been missed through injury.
