nwgull
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It’s 2m extra for every position higher in the table. Like you say, it’s significant and the result could make a difference of 4-6m given how congested it sometimes gets in mid table.
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[Albion] Evan Ferguson
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It’s 2m extra for every position higher in the table. Like you say, it’s significant and the result could make a difference of 4-6m given how congested it sometimes gets in mid table.
I think the club view every player individually to try and marry their progress to their needs. If you were to look at Rooney he was a starter for Everton at 17,indeed scoring on his debut against Man Utd so that's only 12 months older than Evan. Is he good enough to do that? we, as fans, have absolutely no idea, but the club will have. Exciting times.
Wasn't Rooney's league debut against Arsenal as a 16-year-old? I remember him shrugging off Sol Campbell and curling one into the top corner. Am I misremembering?
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
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The Arsenal game saw the first PL goal Rooney scored, 5 days before his 17th birthday, making him the youngest ever PL scorer at the time. His first PL appearance was a couple of months earlier in August 2002 against Spurs.
Wardy's twin
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Always need to be careful when looking at youngsters as some rely on physical strength which allows them to dominate in games but he does seem to have confidence and composure as well and he is playing with lads who are 4 or 5 years older. Personally think he should play against Swansea for some part of the game just so he sees what is on offer.
Tony Towner's Fridge
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He looks vg but also on last night's performance so does Leonard, Moran, Tolaj and Sarmiento. I think the physicality of Tolaj may be a better alternative for the Swansea Cup match. His new 'Duncan Goodhew with attitude' look would frighten Grant Mitchell!
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Duncan Goodhew, that's who I thought Tolaj looked like but couldn't remember his name. Thanks.
brighton_tom
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Thought Tolaj looked decent. Both him and Ferguson look like they could handle the physical nature of first team football.
Where's the best place to see appearance/goals/assists stats for u23 players? If anywhere...
Where's the best place to see appearance/goals/assists stats for u23 players? If anywhere...
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
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transfermarkt has separate stats for the U23s. Link below takes you directly to the main page for our PL2 squad.
Brighton U23's
I do sort of agree with you. I do feel Mr.Potter is happy to blood and back a good enough youngster and someone that the opposition will not know too much about. It will be interesting to see him develop from a boy to a man, whether he gets a go or not this season. Of course, it also depends on if the other lads are finding the back of the net too.
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
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Cheers for that, same birthday as me.
His value will be a lot more when he is 18, if he carries on as he is at the moment
Will the highlights be available anytime, anywhere?
might be on FAITV on youtube as they put the highlights of their last u21 game, but its not there yet.
Jolly Red Giant
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Yea - he looked good again - progressing very well - and Jim Crawford knows how to develop players.
Irish TV have been showing the U21 games live. Ireland are currently second in the table with 19pts - a point behind Italy - Sweden are third with 17 pts. Italy play Sweden tomorrow and then Ireland are away to Italy next Tuesday in the last game in the group. If Sweden manage to beat or draw with Italy then the winner of the group will all be decided on Tuesday. If Italy win or its a draw Ireland are guaranteed second place. The winner qualifies for the finals, second goes into a playoff. If England beat kosovo on Friday then they win their group. Its a big deal for the Irish team - Ireland have never qualified for an U21 finals and it shows the progress (and talent) coming through the Irish ranks that they are in such a position in the group with one game to play - and I can see Ferguson playing a growing role the longer Ireland stay in the competition.
Jolly Red Giant
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The Irish U21 were well beaten by Italy last night - but Evan Ferguson was the Irish MOTM and deservedly so. He gave the Italian defence a lot of trouble in the game despite getting little service - and he is still only 17.
Picked out by the BBC as one to watch in the forthcoming season https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61750684
Ferguson could be in for a big season at Brighton despite only being 17.
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 striker made four appearances for the Seagulls last season - but that was not his first taste of first-team action.
Remarkably, he made his League of Ireland debut for Bohemians when he was only 14 - having also faced Chelsea in a friendly at the same age.
"You forget he's only 17, especially when you watch him every day in training," said boss Graham Potter.
"He's not looked out of place. Character wise, his personality and mindset are all really good. We've got a lot of faith in him."
Ferguson could be in for a big season at Brighton despite only being 17.
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 striker made four appearances for the Seagulls last season - but that was not his first taste of first-team action.
Remarkably, he made his League of Ireland debut for Bohemians when he was only 14 - having also faced Chelsea in a friendly at the same age.
"You forget he's only 17, especially when you watch him every day in training," said boss Graham Potter.
"He's not looked out of place. Character wise, his personality and mindset are all really good. We've got a lot of faith in him."
Didn't realise he'd made four appearances for the Albion!
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
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Made his debut at 16 when he played the last 9 mins against Cardiff in the League Cup at the start of the season.
Premier League debut from the bench against Burnley when we were stuffed 3-0. Damage was well and truly done before he came on.
2 games in the FA Cup, 44 mins against West Brom and got an assist for Moder's equaliser. Was unlucky not to score too, in fact one was ruled out for offside if I remember correctly. Also got 11 mins against Spurs.
He hasn't looked out of place, and for a 17 year old he looks massive, he could be a real presence.
Thanks for that.
Pondicherry
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This is the danger for me. Has his size/strength enabled him to dominate younger age groups? This advantage will reduce as he progresses and plays against bigger and stronger players. Having said that, I hope he goes on to become our all time leading goal scorer!!