The positive was he actually didn't look lightweight last night and was getting stuck right in. His performance actually reminded me of the moment Ali Mac started to look like a proper footballer after a pre-season of strength work and developing man strength so that bodes very well for us.
It’s ridiculous how much some fans are expecting from these kids. Ali Mc was miles off a consistent or even effective performer when he started with us at TWO YEARS older than FB.
Encisco was rough as hell first few outings and looked incapable of anything beyond a headless chicken impersonation. I couldnt see him being ready for at least another season based on that first few months. After Xmas, out of nowhere he looked world class. Buonanotte is a baby. Even...
Additionally, we offer those kids a realistic and proven pathway to first team football, whereas the likes of Chelsea are almost never going to get a 17 year old anywhere near first team football for years to come if ever. Let's be honest this boys interest was in the press last summer, and...