The_Pon
Vital Reserves Team
Ok, so it's a little premature to talk about winning things... But some of the lads we've thrown into the first team this year are really starting to impress me.
Obviously, Kyle Joseph is the first name on the list. A hat trick last night is fair reward for how quickly he's progressed into a very capable player at this level. He also seems like a really grounded and sensible lad. I think he's got a very good career ahead of him... Hopefully, as soon as the new owners are on board, he'll get a long extension on his contract. Last thing we need is to lose another potential superstar for peanuts. I also don't think going elsewhere would do him any good right now: he's getting games and really impressing with how quickly and how much he's improving with every game.
Also, a mention for Olly Crankshaw. Far less recognition and fanfare going his way, but he's also improving dramatically and fast; couple of assists in the last couple of games, and looks to be settling very well at this level.
The other youngsters are also doing a fine job in the circumstances, and it's testament to their attitudes and work ethic that they're doing a great job in very trying circumstances with little to no experience to fall back on.
Hats off to Gregor Rioch for putting together such a strong (and deep) set of lads in the academy. Also, hats off to Leam Richardson for giving them the chances instead of delving too deeply into the loan (and emergency loan) market... I honestly think that thinks are starting to look up as the players develop and the management team looks to be as good as any we've had in quite some time, against all odds considering the budgets involved and the general circumstances around the club.
Obviously, Kyle Joseph is the first name on the list. A hat trick last night is fair reward for how quickly he's progressed into a very capable player at this level. He also seems like a really grounded and sensible lad. I think he's got a very good career ahead of him... Hopefully, as soon as the new owners are on board, he'll get a long extension on his contract. Last thing we need is to lose another potential superstar for peanuts. I also don't think going elsewhere would do him any good right now: he's getting games and really impressing with how quickly and how much he's improving with every game.
Also, a mention for Olly Crankshaw. Far less recognition and fanfare going his way, but he's also improving dramatically and fast; couple of assists in the last couple of games, and looks to be settling very well at this level.
The other youngsters are also doing a fine job in the circumstances, and it's testament to their attitudes and work ethic that they're doing a great job in very trying circumstances with little to no experience to fall back on.
Hats off to Gregor Rioch for putting together such a strong (and deep) set of lads in the academy. Also, hats off to Leam Richardson for giving them the chances instead of delving too deeply into the loan (and emergency loan) market... I honestly think that thinks are starting to look up as the players develop and the management team looks to be as good as any we've had in quite some time, against all odds considering the budgets involved and the general circumstances around the club.
