[Albion] Josh Robertson - singed 3.5 year deal

[Cowfold Seagull]

Disagree. Our type of signing is to sign the 16 year old Peruvian Josh Robertson from the Paraguayan second division.

But not 37 year old Jake Robinson from Worthing . . . been there seen it, and done it before.

 

[AZ Gull]

Trying to do a rudimentary bit of research into this lad, got a little confusing for a bit, until I realised that both Sunderland AND Scunthorpe each have an attacking midfielder called Josh Robertson, born within a few months of each other in 2005...

Josh Robertson joins Marske United on loan | Scunthorpe United FC

Iron first year professional Josh Robertson has joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Marske United on a season-long loan.

www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk

Josh Robertson - Player profile 24/25

Josh Robertson, 19, from England ➤ Brighton & Hove Albion U21, since 2023 ➤ Central Midfield ➤ Market value: - ➤ * Oct 3, 2005 in , England

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

Also not helped by the fact that Sunderland's official site actually shows their Robertson ..... with the birthdate of Scunthorpe's Robertson! (Clearly their data comes from some central database which is pulling the wrong info).

 

[AZ Gull]

Sunderland AFC U18s

Ex Pro Lucas Neil’s son, who used to play for Liverpool, West Ham, is on trial at the minute for the U16’s. Looked sharp and got on the scoresheet. Used to be at Liverpool Academy.

www.readytogo.net

Post 2937 onwards.

OH MY GOD - a club's fans forum with a thread on the U-18s that has had over 3,000 posts from multiple posters in less than 18 months!

If I die can I be reincarnated as a Mackem?

 

[The Optimist]

But this is how we have acquired our best players ever. Mac Allister signed and loaned back to South American club, Caicedo signed and loaned out, Mitoma signed and loaned out, Bissouma signed not loaned out but took a few years to become good, Ben White came through the youth team etc. This is how we do business and it’s f***ing genius compared to how other clubs operate. #keepthefaith

Edit: the above was supposed to quote someone else’s comment, but after a beer, 1/2 bottle of red, two small ports and two margheritas my posting skills are failing me.

 

[AZ Gull]

 

[AZ Gull]

The website reports that he has signed a three-and-a-half year deal. As I understand it, a scholar cannot sign a professional contract that is longer than three years, so technically I think he will initially sign as a scholar and then a three-year professional contract will kick in in the summer.

 

[Seagull58]

He's not going to be anywhere the first team until we sell Enciso and Buanonotte for £50 million each in Summer 2025.

 

[amexer]

We seem to have signed lots of outstanding young players in last few years from English clubs. Have any of them made good progress

 

[timbha]

Some of the players we sign are recruited for their potential and not necessarily as future first team players. If we can make a few hundred grand on a player over a couple of years then it has been a good investment, subsidising the ones who fall by the wayside.

 

[London Irish]

We are going to storm the EFL Trophy next season

 

[Algernon]

There's a bulldog clip on the back of that shirt isn't there.
"Welcome Josh Robertson"

 

[phoenix]

We seem to have signed lots of outstanding young players in last few years from English clubs. Have any of them made good progress

Which players are you referring to ?

 

[Jim in the West]

We seem to have signed lots of outstanding young players in last few years from English clubs. Have any of them made good progress

Pedro as a starter…

 

[southstandandy]

We're gonna need a bigger Creche!

 

[AlbionBro]

Another 18 year old attacking midfielder is just what we need

I think the only way we will keep on the Euro scene is to invest wisely and develop it.
If Roberto doesn't like the business plan he will have to move on, we of course could give him the freedom of the city.....if he wants it!

 

[Cordwainer]

Looks like he’s just about to sit down at a seance.

 

[GT49er]

customary deadline-day youngster signing? or one for the summer as he is out of contract

So who's that Palace player pictured on the X?

 

[dazzer6666]

So who's that Palace player pictured on the X?

It’s Adam Wharton - the tweet links the article