The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25

[sandman]

Was given a damning report on Cardwell at Woking by a mate at work who watches them regularly and knows his non league stuff. His verdict after the few games there is crap, for a big lad can't jump/head a ball and he seriously believes that he has no chance of making the grade much above Conference level.
I've not seen him play so am in no position to argue with him.
Any thoughts from the regular Academy watchers?

Tbf Non League football is so substandard it's difficult to judge a players ability to "make it" in the pro game. Must be hard to motivate yourself to play in front of a few of prog listeners dressed in Macs whilst simultaneously being kicked in the air by plodding amateur 'Footballers'.

[CountryRoyal]

Playing at a level higher then Hector was at his age, I know not really comparable but a few Woking fans getting upset that he isn't their oxf*rd messiah isn't going to bother me.

Still early days, and as posted before, if it is an attitude problem then it shouldn't be hard to drill out of him.

[Nameless]

To be honest that doesn't sound like the Cardwell I've seen.
He has always looked like a trier, lack of effort has not been an issue. He's also had decent skill levels. Sometimes a loan just doesn't work, could be lots of reasons why. But if the reason lies with Cardwell someone at Reading needs to get it sorted. If the reason lies with Woking we'd be better off calling him back before they ruin him.

[CountryRoyal]

To be honest that doesn't sound like the Cardwell I've seen.
He has always looked like a trier, lack of effort has not been an issue. He's also had decent skill levels. Sometimes a loan just doesn't work, could be lots of reasons why. But if the reason lies with Cardwell someone at Reading needs to get it sorted. If the reason lies with Woking we'd be better off calling him back before they ruin him.

It's only til the end of the month tbf

[Mike Hunt]

maybe he thinks Woking is beneath him and he cant be oxf*rd. Horrible attitude to have but wouldn't be the first player...

[winchester_royal]

In better news, the u18's captain Josh Barrett signed pro terms with the club yesterday. Seen him a few times and looks very promising, so it's good to see him tied down early doors.

[glass half full]

In better news, the u18's captain Josh Barrett signed pro terms with the club yesterday. Seen him a few times and looks very promising, so it's good to see him tied down early doors.

Thanks for that information, Winch. Another very promising player tied down enhances my view that the future is looking even brighter.

[Royal Rother]

Tbf Non League football is so substandard it's difficult to judge a players ability to "make it" in the pro game. Must be hard to motivate yourself to play in front of a few of prog listeners dressed in Macs whilst simultaneously being kicked in the air by plodding amateur 'Footballers'.

Great big guffaw seeing this!!!

[CountryRoyal]

Saw Rob Dickie for Cheltenham V Braintree town tonight. Seemed alright, a little lumbered but won a lot in the air. Got a booking but seemed harsh.

[CountryRoyal]

Cardwell dropped from the squad completely for Woking's 3 nil win away at second bottom Halifax on Saturday.

U18s scored a last minute goal to beat Fulham 2-1 at the weekend. Gab Osho got a goal but can't find out who scored the other.

[Nameless]

Always good to beat a Fulham youth side.

[CountryRoyal]

Always good to beat a Fulham youth side.

Revenge for the cup!

[Sutekh]

According to the BBC

Josh Barrett: Reading youngster signs professional contract

Reading youngster Josh Barrett has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the Championship club until 2018.
Forward Barrett, 17, has scored six goals in nine starts for the Royals' under-18 side so far this season.
The highly-rated teenager has been capped 11 times by the Republic of Ireland Under-17s.

[WoodleyRoyal]

According to the BBC

Josh Barrett: Reading youngster signs professional contract

Reading youngster Josh Barrett has put pen to paper on his first professional contract with the Championship club until 2018.
Forward Barrett, 17, has scored six goals in nine starts for the Royals' under-18 side so far this season.
The highly-rated teenager has been capped 11 times by the Republic of Ireland Under-17s.

^ 7 posts up

[WoodleyRoyal]

Hemel Hempstead Town have snapped up Reading U21 academy starlet Noor Husin on loan

http://www.tringtoday.co.uk/sport/footb ... -1-7013091?

[JC]

U18's are playing Norwich tomorrow. The latter are managed by no other than Graeme Murty

[Royal Ginger]

Hemel Hempstead Town have snapped up Reading U21 academy starlet Noor Husin on loan

http://www.tringtoday.co.uk/sport/footb ... -1-7013091?

The language the managers use is refreshingly different down there...

“We played Reading a few weeks ago in a practice game and they battered us 3-0."

[Royals and Racers]

U18's are playing Norwich tomorrow. The latter are managed by no other than Graeme Murty

Royals U18`s won 2-0

[Vision]

Jack Stacey signs new a new deal until 2019.

http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... 51832.aspx

Good news.

[Sutekh]

Jack Stacey signs new a new deal until 2019.

http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... 51832.aspx

Good news.

Presuming he's recovered from his injury, Jack's another that needs to have a loan or two somewhere....