Joe Ward and Daniel Akindayini?

[brighton_tom]

The winger we had on trial from Chelmsford and the striker from Spurs.. Have we ended our interest in them? Or will we see more trial games for them in pre-season?

Most people seemed impressed with Ward...

 

[clippedgull]

Essex Chronicle

JOE WARD says Chelmsford City and Brighton & Hove Albion are in talks over a permanent move to the south coast for the winger.

The 19-year-old has impressed for the Seagulls in two trialist matches for their U21s and Ward says the Championship club are trying to tie up a deal.

Ward still has a year left on his contract at Melbourne Stadium, so the Clarets would be due a fee if a move goes ahead.

He played for 80 minutes against Stoke City at the Amex Stadium and was a threat to the Premier League opposition, twice going close to scoring in the 3-0 win.

He then featured at Villa Park as Brighton lost 1-0 to the home side, who boasted several firstteam players.

"The two clubs are talking at the moment," said Ward. "I haven't heard much so I'll just have to wait. It was a good experience playing at Brigton's stadium and at Villa Park. It was a good test as they were both good teams. "Brighton said that I've done well for them and they are still interested. I'm quite positive something will be done."

 

[supaseagull]

Akindayini signed about a month ago

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

Hope we can do something with Ward before others poach at the last minute. Usually when in competition with other clubs "were loose"!

 

[brighton_tom]

Akindayini signed about a month ago

Really? Cant see anything on the argus or official site about it...

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Tottenham Academy tweeted that we'd signed Akindayini on 18th May.

 

[GT49er]

Two more for the development squad? Or have we actually found a gem (or even two) for a change?

 

[Telford Seagull]

I saw both vs Aston Villa this year

WARD....he looked like he had genuine ability and a good footballing brain. He REALLY needs to bulk up. You can tell the difference between guys who have been playing none league and those playing in the development league. I'm sure he will. He did look a little bit nervous and sometimes afraid to take a risk and attack the left back. A few negative touches when he got the wrong side of the defender. But like i say, some good potential there and puts a decent ball into the box

AKINDAYINI.....now this lad, i do like a lot. Big, strong, powerful, quick and very intelligent as a striker. Plays brilliantly with his back to goal and drops off well. He caused a LOT of problems to Villa's back line and certainly changed the game. I'd keep an eye on him in pre season, i'd be shocked not to see him get a chance

 

[AZ Gull]

The winger we had on trial from Chelmsford and the striker from Spurs.. Have we ended our interest in them? Or will we see more trial games for them in pre-season?

Most people seemed impressed with Ward...

Really? Cant see anything on the argus or official site about it...

Tottenham Academy tweeted that we'd signed Akindayini on 18th May.

As I posted on the Daniel Akindayini thread a couple of weeks ago:-

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However, I'm pretty sure that isn't an official account for the Tottenham academy, so it must be treated with some caution.

 

[The Brighton Buzz]

I hope we have signed Akindayini as he looks the sort of young player that we should be signing. Too many players in our DS are lightweight and the one position we should be looking to bring through are young strikers. Will look forward to pre season if he is involved.

 

[Bozza]

I hope we have signed Akindayini as he looks the sort of young player that we should be signing. Too many players in our DS are lightweight and the one position we should be looking to bring through are young strikers. Will look forward to pre season if he is involved.

Nice finish. [start from 6:49]

 

[glasfryn]

Nice finish. [start from 6:49]

as I do not understand Japanese
did he score both ..........if not can we have the other bloke as well
can see either on the bench next season

edit ......yep I can see they are different guys now ..............so can we have both?

 

[spence]

As I posted on the Daniel Akindayini thread a couple of weeks ago:-

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However, I'm pretty sure that isn't an official account for the Tottenham academy, so it must be treated with some caution.

Think it is you know.

 

[AZ Gull]

Think it is you know.

Well, the account description which starts with "Unofficial account dedicated to...." would lead me to believe not, but we are free to each make up our own minds.

 

[AZ Gull]

Congratulations to former Albion U-21/23 winger Joe Ward who has been selected for the 22-man England C squad for a training camp at Lilleshall from October 8-10. The squad will be trimmed to 16 for a fixture against Slovakia in November.

Ward has made quite an impression at Woking this season, scoring 5 goals in 12 league starts.

 

[AZ Gull]

Congratulations to former Albion U-21/23 winger Joe Ward who has been selected for the 22-man England C squad for a training camp at Lilleshall from October 8-10. The squad will be trimmed to 16 for a fixture against Slovakia in November.

Ward has made quite an impression at Woking this season, scoring 5 goals in 12 league starts.

Joe Ward made the England C squad and subsequently played in the game last night, which the Slovakia U-23s won 4-0.

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[AZ Gull]

Good to see former development squad players doing well; Joe Ward is now back in League football with Peterborough United:-

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[Lady Whistledown]

Posh haven't got a bad record of turning non-league players into stars for a hefty profit. Be interesting to see how this one turns out.

 

[AZ Gull]

A shout out to former development squad winger Joe Ward, who scored his first league goal last night, for Peterborough United at Sunderland:-

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Posh currently sit second in the League One table.

 

[albionfan37]

A shout out to former development squad winger Joe Ward, who scored his first league goal last night, for Peterborough United at Sunderland:-

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Posh currently sit second in the League One table.

Aww I was really hoping for an akindiyani update