[Albion] Albion had four former scholars in their starting line-up today

[AZ Gull]

I think it is worthy of note that Albion included four former scholars in their starting line-up today in their comprehensive Premier League demolition of Newcastle United - Ben White, Lewis Dunk, Solly March and Aaron Connolly. I'm pretty sure we haven't done that in the top-flight before. If Jayson Molumby remains a part of the first-team squad this season it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that at some point in 2020-21 we might even make it five.

More power to the Albion academy system...

 

[Stat Brother]

Who was the total dilbert constantly banging on, from the day after it opened it's doors, about the academy not producing?

 

[Quinney]

That’s a great stat, and very encouraging for the future.


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[Change at Barnham]

I think it is worthy of note that Albion included four former scholars in their starting line-up today in their comprehensive Premier League demolition of Newcastle United - Ben White, Lewis Dunk, Solly March and Aaron Connolly. I'm pretty sure we haven't done that in the top-flight before. If Jayson Molumby remains a part of the first-team squad this season it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that at some point in 2020-21 we might even make it five.

More power to the Albion academy system...

With Bissouma suspended I wouldn't bet against Potter choosing Molumby ahead of Propper for the Manchester United fixture.

 

[Dolph Ins]

With Bissouma suspended I wouldn't bet against Potter choosing Molumby ahead of Propper for the Manchester United fixture.

Great new avatar. I love modern dance.

 

[Napper]

With Bissouma suspended I wouldn't bet against Potter choosing Molumby ahead of Propper for the Manchester United fixture.

Hope so. Propper isnt up to the level we aspire to get to

 

[saafend_seagull]

I think it is worthy of note that Albion included four former scholars in their starting line-up today in their comprehensive Premier League demolition of Newcastle United - Ben White, Lewis Dunk, Solly March and Aaron Connolly. I'm pretty sure we haven't done that in the top-flight before. If Jayson Molumby remains a part of the first-team squad this season it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that at some point in 2020-21 we might even make it five.

More power to the Albion academy system...

And now you can tot up the other 19 teams starting scholars..


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[GT49er]

.......... and Alzate - not through the youth system from a early age admittedly, but still upgraded from our U23s. Part of our youth development.

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

With Bissouma suspended I wouldn't bet against Potter choosing Molumby ahead of Propper for the Manchester United fixture.

Maybe show a bit more class with the avatar. Steve Bruce has said that the Newcastle player has "got an abrasion on his eye, we think".

 

[vagabond]

With Bissouma suspended I wouldn't bet against Potter choosing Molumby ahead of Propper for the Manchester United fixture.

Hope so. Great shout.

 

[Seasidesage]

The longer term plan of being cleverer in Recruitment and using the Academy system to try and get ahead of the transfer market is starting to bear fruit.

I think we are in a very good place currently and have for awhile to be honest....

 

[Luke93]

Who was the total dilbert constantly banging on, from the day after it opened it's doors, about the academy not producing?

Impossible to single one out.

 

[rogersix]

Who was the total dilbert constantly banging on, from the day after it opened it's doors, about the academy not producing?

you don't know football like i know football, we've got to get someone in NOW!

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Commentator said that we had planned to send Alzate out on loan until GP turned up and said he wanted to keep hold of him. Delighted that he did - the time he got last season now paying dividends this. As you say, an U23, but still a youngster we brought on thanks to the appeal of our U23 system.

 

[larus]

Impossible to single one out.

I don’t think it was so much the academy not producing, more that the manager was more cautious in the past.

Chris did us proud and I am grateful, but he was a very ‘safe’ person and probably not up with modern thinking within the game.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

More than anything, this is why Bloom changed managers when he did in my opinion. Hughton showed no inclination to really play the youngsters. Today was our youngest premier league first 11 - 24.4 years of age

 

[Guinness Boy]

I know we haven't actually "produced" Lamptey but he does look and sound like a school kid. I wonder how many times people have wondered if he has a fake ID?

 

[Guinness Boy]

More than anything, this is why Bloom changed managers when he did in my opinion. Hughton showed no inclination to really play the youngsters. Today was our youngest premier league first 11 - 24.4 years of age

This. Great stat on the ages.

 

[Megazone]

Commentator said that we had planned to send Alzate out on loan until GP turned up and said he wanted to keep hold of him. Delighted that he did - the time he got last season now paying dividends this. As you say, an U23, but still a youngster we brought on thanks to the appeal of our U23 system.

That moment in the 2nd half where he skipped past one of Newcastle's players with just tight ball control, then drove towards the box was top class. Just lacked the confidence to then shoot as it was deserved and instead played a ball to the right which was slightly over hit, but nonetheless he really is showing elegance on the ball. Going to be another great player without doubt.

 

[Weststander]

Who was the total dilbert constantly banging on, from the day after it opened it's doors, about the academy not producing?

And the lynch mob who spent much of the summer plugging; March out and Connolly to the EFL on loan (“simply not PL quality”).

Well done the club.