Professor Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 Its not so easy to give a young player a place on the bench and a first ten minutes on the pitch now that the new limits on subs are in place. This does make it harder to try anyone out but do those who are ITK have any indicatons that an under-21 is likely to get a step-up opportunity? Jack Stephens is out of contention through injury for a while but is Ben Reeves likely to get a chance as he's training with the first team? James Ward-Prowse is catching the eye but he is still only 16. Being 16 didn't prevent AOC or Theo Walcott getting into the team but have the new sub rules, ruled it out? I have a feeling it may be Stevens as there is more scope to break in at FB, but any views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 If young players are good enough, they will get a chance. Shearer, Le Tissier, the Wallaces and many others came through the ranks when teams were allowed only one or two on the bench. Having "only" 5 on the bench now should make no difference to the progression of younger players; so long as they have enough ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchen_block4 Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 The league cup has 7 subs still, so Wednesday we could see 1 or 2 if we're comfortable against Preston. JWP looks quality. Bit light (so many great players were at that age), but that can be worked on and he certainly has talent. Turns 17 in November when I'm sure we'll give him a professional contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benali Saint Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 There was talk of switching it back to 7 but the extra 2 subs being Home grown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEVMAN Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 I think if some of the better kids could get away on a loan spell they would probably get alot more out of it than 10mins here and there with the 1st team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 I think Harlee Dean will make the bench next week and plus Reeves. A great future with some of the young players we have coming through and if two out of the 15 man squad we have make it then that is a success. I will put my neck on the line and say Sinclair and Elds will make it to the first team by next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 Ward-Prowse isn't far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 Ward-Prowse isn't far away. well I hope so..only 17 ? yet ..I seem to have been hearing his name for years .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbo Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 Centre Back and Centre Mid are the hardest positions for a youngster to break into it'll be very hard for Ward-Prowse to come in early, especially as he hasnt got the pace of theo + AOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 15 September, 2011 Share Posted 15 September, 2011 I think Harlee Dean will make the bench next week and plus Reeves. A great future with some of the young players we have coming through and if two out of the 15 man squad we have make it then that is a success. I will put my neck on the line and say Sinclair and Elds will make it to the first team by next year. Who is Elds? Luke Shaw is meant to be class also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 16 September, 2011 Author Share Posted 16 September, 2011 Centre Back and Centre Mid are the hardest positions for a youngster to break into it'll be very hard for Ward-Prowse to come in early, especially as he hasnt got the pace of theo + AOC. Agree with this. Not only do we have 3 strong players at CM, but two of them, Cork at 22, and Schneiderlin not quite 22, both have scope to get even better which may mean James W-P will find it hard to get an opportunity in the near future but he isn't quite 17 yet, so time is on his side and if he's not in the first team he's not so likely to catch the eye of other clubs as happened to Theo, Gareth and Alex. Be nice if we could hang on to him until he can come through in the Prem side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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