17 year old keeper steps up.

kevgull · Post by **kevgull** » 04 Mar 2015, 08:24

Good decision to be honest, this is the next logical step for the lad. I presume he will now work full time with the 1st team for the remainder of the season, no matter what should happen to Rice during the run in.
Life is not a bed of roses for us at the moment, I hope he is mentally ready.

A couple of cameo rolls and just soaking up the match day pressure from the bench, would be ideal.

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Post by **Dave** » 04 Mar 2015, 08:55

No real surprise there Kevgull. Common sense decision with 13 games to go, if CH carries on making decisions like this, I might start to think he could have the potential to make a half decent manager after all..

Richinns · Post by **Richinns** » 04 Mar 2015, 09:15

From what I have heard they think a lot of this kid. Without doubt if TUFC have a brighter future then they are going to have to start to produce and trust those coming through the ranks. Let's hope he is giving his chance to prove the youth system is worth the investment.

Dave_Pougher · Post by **Dave_Pougher** » 04 Mar 2015, 12:58

This what I feel a lot of us wished for right from when the now defunct original consortium took over. Not easy I know, especially at that time, but it would be good to see us taking a punt on one or two youngsters and to hell with the consequences.

Just hope the home crowd are too impatient.

wodger of awabia · Post by **wodger of awabia** » 04 Mar 2015, 13:51

Wait until we are safe from relegation then play him for the rest of the season.

ethantufcbaker · Post by **ethantufcbaker** » 04 Mar 2015, 17:58

wodger of awabia wrote:Wait until we are safe from relegation then play him for the rest of the season.

I agree and we also need to try odofin chaney parcell and Jamie Reed

Admiral · Post by **Admiral** » 05 Mar 2015, 01:09

ethantufcbaker wrote: I agree and we also need to try odofin chaney parcell and Jamie Reed

Agreed. The lad should get a couple of games towards the end of the season.
Look at Southampton's youth development policy. I know they're a PL side but the way they promote young players is magnificent. Look at Shaw, Ward-Prowse, Targett, Chambers etc, all kids that have been slowly introduced to the side at the age of 16/17. Just like we've done with Levi we should let these kids prove their worth.
I agree Chaney and Parcell need a chance to prove they can compete for places at this level else what would be the point in giving them pro's? Odofin and Prynn are almost gauranteed contracts so I expect them to get a couple games towards the end of the season.

Neal · Post by **Neal** » 05 Mar 2015, 07:14

Yep Im all for giving the lads a chance and to hell with the results. Its a risk but what the hell, I would rather take a risk with some local 16/17 year olds than some over paid journey men that's for sure.

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