[Albion] Babb?

[AZ Gull]

Albion U-21s were beaten by a Brentford B side today in a friendly -

Under-21s beaten by Brentford B​

Andi Zeqiri got some game time, as did Odel Offiah and James Furlong. An unnamed trialist scored our goal.

However, the line-up lists a "Babb" as a substitute. I am unaware of anybody in the academy of that name, or indeed any scholars at other clubs. The only Babb I can find is a Daniel Babb at UCD in Ireland (an U-18 this season). Anybody heard anything about this player? @Jolly Red Giant - do you know anything about this?

(And no, I don't believe Dan is any relation to Phil).

 

[Is it PotG?]

Key player.

 

[AK74]

First name Ke, I think.

 

[albionalex]

Albion U-21s were beaten by a Brentford B side today in a friendly -

Under-21s beaten by Brentford B​

Andi Zeqiri got some game time, as did Odel Offiah and James Furlong. An unnamed trialist scored our goal.

However, the line-up lists a "Babb" as a substitute. I am unaware of anybody in the academy of that name, or indeed any scholars at other clubs. The only Babb I can find is a Daniel Babb at UCD in Ireland (an U-18 this season). Anybody heard anything about this player? @Jolly Red Giant - do you know anything about this?

(And no, I don't believe Dan is any relation to Phil).

He's following a few of the U21's on Instagram so I assume it's him.

 

[jcdenton08]

First name Ke, I think.

Sauce?

 

[WhingForPresident]

 

[madinthehead]

Sauce?

Chili.. Anything else doesn't hide the taste enough

 

[Stato]

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/threads/oscar-bobb.402476/ ?

 

[AZ Gull]

Incidentally, Beckham played for Brentford (Romeo) as did Max Dickov (son of Paul).

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

However, the line-up lists a "Babb" as a substitute. I am unaware of anybody in the academy of that name, or indeed any scholars at other clubs. The only Babb I can find is a Daniel Babb at UCD in Ireland (an U-18 this season). Anybody heard anything about this player? @Jolly Red Giant - do you know anything about this?

(And no, I don't believe Dan is any relation to Phil).

There is a kid called Daniel Babb who plays for UCD right-back / centre back (and you are right - he is no relation to Phil Babb). He was a regular for the Irish U-17s in the Euros in May. He was a regular in the UCD first team in June and July. He didn't play at Bohs at the end of July or at Cork a few days ago - so he could be at Brighton for a trial. UCD are a college team - semi-pro and some of the players have student scholarships to play for UCD while doing their studies. They don't have a fan base as such because they are a college team - there average attendance this season is just over 800 -but that is mostly away fans (last season in the First Division they were averaging about 200) and they almost never bring any fans to away games. So they don't have any fans forums etc - and they club rarely update social media with anything other than ticket info and fixture details.

It could well be UCD's Babb - but I don't think he'd be able to sign for Brighton at the moment because he's only 17.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Did Brentford play an I.V. Antoney? You can tell if they did as he wears a big moustache and glasses.

 

[AZ Gull]

There is a kid called Daniel Babb who plays for UCD right-back / centre back (and you are right - he is no relation to Phil Babb). He was a regular for the Irish U-17s in the Euros in May. He was a regular in the UCD first team in June and July. He didn't play at Bohs at the end of July or at Cork a few days ago - so he could be at Brighton for a trial. UCD are a college team - semi-pro and some of the players have student scholarships to play for UCD while doing their studies. They don't have a fan base as such because they are a college team - there average attendance this season is just over 800 -but that is mostly away fans (last season in the First Division they were averaging about 200) and they almost never bring any fans to away games. So they don't have any fans forums etc - and they club rarely update social media with anything other than ticket info and fixture details.

It could well be UCD's Babb - but I don't think he'd be able to sign for Brighton at the moment because he's only 17.

Thanks.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

There is a kid called Daniel Babb who plays for UCD right-back / centre back (and you are right - he is no relation to Phil Babb). He was a regular for the Irish U-17s in the Euros in May. He was a regular in the UCD first team in June and July. He didn't play at Bohs at the end of July or at Cork a few days ago - so he could be at Brighton for a trial. UCD are a college team - semi-pro and some of the players have student scholarships to play for UCD while doing their studies. They don't have a fan base as such because they are a college team - there average attendance this season is just over 800 -but that is mostly away fans (last season in the First Division they were averaging about 200) and they almost never bring any fans to away games. So they don't have any fans forums etc - and they club rarely update social media with anything other than ticket info and fixture details.

It could well be UCD's Babb - but I don't think he'd be able to sign for Brighton at the moment because he's only 17.

We signed Shane McFaul from UCD about 15 years ago. Think he played about 2 games for us.

Although we might not be able to sign Babb yet as he’s only 17, we can agree the deal ready for the window after he turns 18, as we have done with Adrian Mazilu. Babb actually turns 18 in the middle of January so he could join in the winter window.

Also if he has an English parent we can sign him before he turns 18 as he’s entitled to a British Passport and has the freedom to live here. That’s how we managed to get Evan Ferguson to sign before he turned 18.

 

[Husty]

We signed Shane McFaul from UCD about 15 years ago. Think he played about 2 games for us.

Although we might not be able to sign Babb yet as he’s only 17, we can agree the deal ready for the window after he turns 18, as we have done with Adrian Mazilu. Babb actually turns 18 in the middle of January so he could join in the winter window.

Also if he has an English parent we can sign him before he turns 18 as he’s entitled to a British Passport and has the freedom to live here. That’s how we managed to get Evan Ferguson to sign before he turned 18.

Anyone from Ireland has the freedom to live here, no?

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Anyone from Ireland has the freedom to live here, no?

That’s why I said and has the freedom to live here. But in football terms players are prevented from moving internationally (unless a parent is moving for non football related work) before they are 18. This didn’t apply before Brexit as the freedom to work and live across the EU superseded any FIFA rule. Also the rule is superseded by the player having an English parent.

I’m not sure if challenged how the FIFA rule would hold up against the Common Travel Agreement that allows freedom of movement for citizens between the UK and Ireland.

 

[AZ Gull]

I can confirm that our Mr Babb was, indeed, a Daniel of the UCD variety.

 

[AZ Gull]

For anyone interested, this is the unnamed trialist who scored our goal yesterday:-

 

[Dave the OAP]

Phil Babb?

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

That’s why I said and has the freedom to live here. But in football terms players are prevented from moving internationally (unless a parent is moving for non football related work) before they are 18. This didn’t apply before Brexit as the freedom to work and live across the EU superseded any FIFA rule. Also the rule is superseded by the player having an English parent.

I’m not sure if challenged how the FIFA rule would hold up against the Common Travel Agreement that allows freedom of movement for citizens between the UK and Ireland.

A number of Irish kids have signed for European clubs since Brexit - e.g.

Cathal Heffernan - AC Milan (although rumours at the weekend that Newcastle were trying to sign him from Milan)
James Abankwah - Udinese
John Ryan - Sassuolo
Kevin Zafi - Inter
Glory N'zingo - Reims
Killian Cailloce - Caen

 

[amexer]

The Brentford player that scored a hatrick cost them £20m plus