john craig wrote:Anyone know the story on Ajdarevic? Always thought he looked one of the better players in the U18s.
stmichael wrote:The question is would you be happy to see the likes of Nemeth, Pacheco, Darby etc given a chance early on in the league, or would you keep any appearances they make strictly limited to the Carling Cup/FA Cup?
Scottbot wrote:Well that's the end of a pretty successful pre-season. I don't think I can remember a pre-season in which so many young players featured so strongly right up until the final game this evening. I know a lot of us have been critical of the lack of talent coming through the youth system in recent seasons, particularly as none of Benitez's first wave of youngsters has really stepped up (Idrajiz, Antwi, Hobbs etc) to the mark. however, there is a lot to like in the current crop and already you can see a few who are ready to contribute to the first team and a few others that look to have a bit of star potential.
Ready to go this season?
Damien Plessis - Pick of the bunch for me, I've been very impressed with the lad. Very mature player who makes the game look easy, he had a stellar debut at the Emirates last season and hasn't looked back since. An excellent passer of the ball, he keeps it simple, always available for the pass and he's got a bit of bite in the tackle by the looks of things. Do we need Gareth Barry with this kid coming through? dare I say he looks a better prospect than Lucas? Well he does.
Stephen Darby - Like Plessis, Darby looks like a very mature footballer. He hasn't blown anyone away with the attacking side of his game BUT he looks very solid, a real Steady Eddie and that's just what you want from a young defender. With Finnan's future up in the air I think the young scouser will be asked to contribute at some stage this year and i wouldn't worry about putting him in. There's something Carragheresque about this lad.
Emiliano Insua - I like this kid and was really impressed with him when he got his chance at the back end of last season. He's quick, a physical player who looks strong in the tackle but has some skills and clearly loves to get forward and support the attack. It's early doors but it would not surprise me to see him starting at Left-Back come January if Dossena doesn't work out (and i'm not saying he won't)
Daniel Pacheco - Out of all the youngsters this lad has the biggest upside of all. He's got a way to go in terms of his physical development but there's a lot to like. He's got a tremendous touch, very quick feet, turns on a sixpence, good vision and a lot trickery to his game. He could well turn out to be that creative 2nd striker we've been looking for. I'm hoping we'll see this lad in the first team squad come the 2nd half of the season.
David Ngog - He came in late but it's clear he's been bought to go straight into the first team squad ahead of Voronin. At 1.5 mill and with just one goal to his name I wondered why we had bothered but he's been a pleasant surprise so far. He's got a good turn of pace, has scored two excellent goals and has also demonstrated some vision with his passing. At 6"3 he's very different to anything else we have at the club and if he develops physically and adjusts to the demands of English football we could have a steal on our hands.
Promising but give them another season before throwing them in?
Kristian Nemeth - Looks a prospect and the write-up on this kid is very positive but it might be a little early for him this season. I can see why people have likened him to Fowler and he does have something about him. Things haven't quite come off for him in pre-season but it would be good to see him given a run in the League Cup this time around or perhaps even a loan spell at a club that plays good football would be a good step.
Jay Spearing - I was never blown away by Spearing from the reserve/youth matches I have seen (not that I watch a great deal) and must admit I preferred young Ray Putteril but I've been impressed with this kid. He was excellent tonight especially, I watched him very closely when he came on and he didn't miss a single pass and the cushioned volley/pass for the goal was sublime. There was another moment when he received a bit of hospital pass with pressure coming from behind and he simply gave it a little drag-back as he addressed the ball. He's VERY comfortable on the ball, gets it gives it and plays with a bit of a spark. Reminds me a little of Paul Scholes. Only problem for him is the surplus of talent that lies between him and a spot in the Liverpool midfield. Hopefully he will also get a run in the League Cup this season.
Hopefully they all will. I haven't been this excited about our young players since Mcmanaman, Redknapp, Marsh, Huchison and then Fowler broke into Souness's Liverpool team of 1992. Put these lads in for the League Cup (Arsenal style) and watch them go this season.
On the subject of Ajdarevic, I hope it isn't true. I was VERY impressed with this kid and hope he gets another year to make the grade.
Fo Dne wrote:Scottbot wrote:Well that's the end of a pretty successful pre-season. I don't think I can remember a pre-season in which so many young players featured so strongly right up until the final game this evening. I know a lot of us have been critical of the lack of talent coming through the youth system in recent seasons, particularly as none of Benitez's first wave of youngsters has really stepped up (Idrajiz, Antwi, Hobbs etc) to the mark. however, there is a lot to like in the current crop and already you can see a few who are ready to contribute to the first team and a few others that look to have a bit of star potential.
Ready to go this season?
Damien Plessis - Pick of the bunch for me, I've been very impressed with the lad. Very mature player who makes the game look easy, he had a stellar debut at the Emirates last season and hasn't looked back since. An excellent passer of the ball, he keeps it simple, always available for the pass and he's got a bit of bite in the tackle by the looks of things. Do we need Gareth Barry with this kid coming through? dare I say he looks a better prospect than Lucas? Well he does.
Stephen Darby - Like Plessis, Darby looks like a very mature footballer. He hasn't blown anyone away with the attacking side of his game BUT he looks very solid, a real Steady Eddie and that's just what you want from a young defender. With Finnan's future up in the air I think the young scouser will be asked to contribute at some stage this year and i wouldn't worry about putting him in. There's something Carragheresque about this lad.
Emiliano Insua - I like this kid and was really impressed with him when he got his chance at the back end of last season. He's quick, a physical player who looks strong in the tackle but has some skills and clearly loves to get forward and support the attack. It's early doors but it would not surprise me to see him starting at Left-Back come January if Dossena doesn't work out (and i'm not saying he won't)
Daniel Pacheco - Out of all the youngsters this lad has the biggest upside of all. He's got a way to go in terms of his physical development but there's a lot to like. He's got a tremendous touch, very quick feet, turns on a sixpence, good vision and a lot trickery to his game. He could well turn out to be that creative 2nd striker we've been looking for. I'm hoping we'll see this lad in the first team squad come the 2nd half of the season.
David Ngog - He came in late but it's clear he's been bought to go straight into the first team squad ahead of Voronin. At 1.5 mill and with just one goal to his name I wondered why we had bothered but he's been a pleasant surprise so far. He's got a good turn of pace, has scored two excellent goals and has also demonstrated some vision with his passing. At 6"3 he's very different to anything else we have at the club and if he develops physically and adjusts to the demands of English football we could have a steal on our hands.
Promising but give them another season before throwing them in?
Kristian Nemeth - Looks a prospect and the write-up on this kid is very positive but it might be a little early for him this season. I can see why people have likened him to Fowler and he does have something about him. Things haven't quite come off for him in pre-season but it would be good to see him given a run in the League Cup this time around or perhaps even a loan spell at a club that plays good football would be a good step.
Jay Spearing - I was never blown away by Spearing from the reserve/youth matches I have seen (not that I watch a great deal) and must admit I preferred young Ray Putteril but I've been impressed with this kid. He was excellent tonight especially, I watched him very closely when he came on and he didn't miss a single pass and the cushioned volley/pass for the goal was sublime. There was another moment when he received a bit of hospital pass with pressure coming from behind and he simply gave it a little drag-back as he addressed the ball. He's VERY comfortable on the ball, gets it gives it and plays with a bit of a spark. Reminds me a little of Paul Scholes. Only problem for him is the surplus of talent that lies between him and a spot in the Liverpool midfield. Hopefully he will also get a run in the League Cup this season.
Hopefully they all will. I haven't been this excited about our young players since Mcmanaman, Redknapp, Marsh, Huchison and then Fowler broke into Souness's Liverpool team of 1992. Put these lads in for the League Cup (Arsenal style) and watch them go this season.
On the subject of Ajdarevic, I hope it isn't true. I was VERY impressed with this kid and hope he gets another year to make the grade.
I know Ben Parsonage who's just been released from Liverpool and he said that Astrit Ardjevic is a bit of an over confident tool with a serious attitude problem to both training and other players.
Fo Dne wrote:On the subject of Ajdarevic, I hope it isn't true. I was VERY impressed with this kid and hope he gets another year to make the grade.
JoeTerp wrote:Astrit was given permission to find a new club, but for some reason or another (maybe nobody good wanted him) he seems to be back. Maybe hit attitude will sharpen up. Marvin Pourie seems to suffer from similar attitude problems.
Also, always felt sorry for Parsonage because he looked really promising as a U16 playing in the first youth cup win, and then could hardly get a game last year at the academy.
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