[Football] Ruairi McConville

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Eeyore

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Never 'erd of him. But well done lad.

Never thought I'd see the day of an Albion international call up whom I don't have a scooby about.
 












DJ NOBO

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I wonder what percentage of capped players in the history of the club (capped while an Albion player ) are currently on the books .
 


Han Solo

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He's a bit under the radar but rather promising. A name to remember I think.
 






GT49er

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He's a bit under the radar but rather promising. A name to remember I think.
He's featured more regularly in the U21s lately - he's still quite a young U21 (he'll still qualify as an U2 next season too, I believe). Contract up this summer (unless he's signed a new one, or there's an extension) so some work to be done between now and January, I would think.

Great to be getting a full senior cap at 19 though, even if it is 'only' Northern Ireland (sorry!) I can still remember when we were thrilled to have a player called up for them though, back in the day; let's hear it for John Napier!
 
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HastingsSeagull

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Top lad who fits what we want personality and work ethic wise from what I hear. Means if we can hold onto him, he might not mind the Albion pathway with loans and such. The biggest question is whether he'll ever be more than the amazing level of a decent Championship Pro. We'd have killed for a few of those years ago and the club should be proud we churn them out now. It's just harder in our current situation to make substancial money out of them if they don't make it here. We don't seem able to do the whole selling hot prospects while their value is highest.
 




dazzer6666

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Top lad who fits what we want personality and work ethic wise from what I hear. Means if we can hold onto him, he might not mind the Albion pathway with loans and such. The biggest question is whether he'll ever be more than the amazing level of a decent Championship Pro. We'd have killed for a few of those years ago and the club should be proud we churn them out now. It's just harder in our current situation to make substancial money out of them if they don't make it here. We don't seem able to do the whole selling hot prospects while their value is highest.
He’s on a development path and that ‘question’ applies to pretty much all of the academy - until they’re tested at the highest level even those closest to them don’t know if they’ll make it. Not sure I under your comment re selling hot prospects. If they’re that hot, we don’t tend to sell them - they’re usually loaned out to get better. If they’re not going to make it think we move them on for almost certainly a fair market value :shrug:
 




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Seen quite a few U21's this season, McConville, Peupion and Duffus have been the most consistent players week in and out.
Feel McConville is ready for a loan move in January as the U21's games arent really testing him now. Would definitely be comfortable playing for a League 1 club like a Charlton (Nathan Jones connection) or Lincoln,
 




Gwylan

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Great to be getting a full senior cap at 19 though, even if it is 'only' Northern Ireland (sorry!) I can still remember when we were thrilled to have a player called up for them though, back in the day; let's hear it for Bob Napier!
John Napier (and no relation to Kit)

We had Napier and O'Sullivan as our sole internationals in my early days of watching the Albion
 


Silverhatch

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Seen quite a few U21's this season, McConville, Peupion and Duffus have been the most consistent players week in and out.
Feel McConville is ready for a loan move in January as the U21's games arent really testing him now. Would definitely be comfortable playing for a League 1 club like a Charlton (Nathan Jones connection) or Lincoln,
Our two full backs (Tasker & Slater) are very good too.
 


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He's featured more regularly in the U21s lately - he's still quite a young U21 (he'll still qualify as an U2 next season too, I believe).l

Great to be getting a full senior cap at 19 though, even if it is 'only' Northern Ireland (sorry!) I can still remember when we were thrilled to have a player called up for them though, back in the day; let's hear it for Bob Napier!
Ah yes Bob Napier. Brother of the famous Ronnie Napier.
 








JBizzle

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I remember us signing Trinidad and Tobago international Chris Birchall and being excited...

So weird to think we had a player who played less than 10 times for us then leave for LA Galaxy!
 


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