[Albion] Samy Chouchane

[AZ Gull]

Congratulations to Albion youngster Samy Chouchane who has been selected in the Tunisian squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina that begins on May 20 (the competition that Facundo Buonanotte will not be playing in).

 

[AZ Gull]

 

[Gabbiano]

To be honest, after he signed a contract extension, I was expecting him to go out on loan in January.

Perhaps he's being kept around by RDZ for extra depth, perhaps he might go on loan abroad to somewhere that the window is still open.

 

[Rookie]

Was surprised when I saw that, doesn’t seem to have made the break through despite others being promoted to training and the bench

 

[AZ Gull]

Was surprised when I saw that, doesn’t seem to have made the break through despite others being promoted to training and the bench

He was on the bench twice for Europa League matches.

 

[Rookie]

He was on the bench twice for Europa League matches.

A very good point but surprised not to have seen him more

 

[GT49er]

Was surprised when I saw that, doesn’t seem to have made the break through despite others being promoted to training and the bench

Forgot about him (sorry Samy!) - was looking for/hoping for loans for the likes of Samuels, Hinchy (both got one ) and Offiah - but yeh, a loan for Chouchane would have been good, I think.
Oh well, maybe he'll do a Hinshelwood between now and the end of the season - that would be nice...............................

 

[AZ Gull]

Has equalised for the U-21s from the penalty spot this evening.

 

[kelvinnewman]

 

[Bakero]

21 in September. The club obviously rate him as he signed a new contract in December. Hopefully, he gets a decent loan move.

 

[Don Tmatter]

What’s his best position?

 

[brighton_tom]

Looked decent in u21 games I’ve seen

 

[Han Solo]

Only saw some five U21 games this season and while Samy looks like a player who will have a professional career, I'm not sure what makes him stand out in the crowd. Loaning him out looks like the logical option.

Imo Jamie Mullins looks really exciting, great technique and work rate, could see a bit of him next season. And then of course there's Harry Howell, who - depending on what the Cabbage Cup schedule will look like - could have a decent chance to be the clubs youngest player ever.

 

[Gabbiano]

Only saw some five U21 games this season and while Samy looks like a player who will have a professional career, I'm not sure what makes him stand out in the crowd. Loaning him out looks like the logical option.

Imo Jamie Mullins looks really exciting, great technique and work rate, could see a bit of him next season. And then of course there's Harry Howell, who - depending on what the Cabbage Cup schedule will look like - could have a decent chance to be the clubs youngest player ever.

Agree, Chouchane has been around for quite some time and not made a mark. If Marc Leonard, at a similar age and coming off two stellar lower league loans, is still deemed likely to be sold, Chouchane will really need an extraordinary loan to put himself in the first team picture.

Not seen enough of Mullins to judge, but it'll be interesting how we deal with loans for the likes of Doyle, O'Mahoney, Barrington and BBB. A few players in the youth ranks that have a big season ahead.

The u16-u17 (?) group seems particularly stacked with Simmonds, Howell, Silsby (and we would have had Mhueka too if not for Chelsea). Exciting times, I hope we see more of these lads in the 21s this season.

 

[dazzer6666]

The u16-u17 (?) group seems particularly stacked with Simmonds, Howell, Silsby (and we would have had Mhueka too if not for Chelsea). Exciting times, I hope we see more of these lads in the 21s this season.

These are indeed a good group (last year’s U16s). Also have Brett, Lane and Ademola (all internationals) plus one or two other potential stars. Personally think Simmonds might be the stand-out long-term but a lot can happen over the next couple of years of development.

 

[Ken Livingstone Seagull]

Only 28 in Scrabble. Yilmaz therefore the better bet. So...Fence.