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Another great prospect. Wonder if he'll push Clyne for a starting spot this season.

 

Anyone else remember that ball he played through for someone in last seasons pre-season? It was a Morgan@Ipswich-esque ball chipped over the top, for someone to run through on goal. Can't remember if it was converted.

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I think it's a very sensible move for him (in conjunction with the coaching staff, I assume) to concentrate on the right-back position, as I would suggest he's a lot more likely to make a first-team breakthrough there than in the holding midfield role he's occupied in the League Cup appearances he's made for the first team, simply because of the strength and quality in depth we now have in that position, whereas with the departure of both Frazer Richardson and Danny Butterfield, we don't (didn't) really have a proper understudy for Nathaniel Clyne.

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Jack Stephens is (was?) primarily a right back. How does that work then?

 

They often chop and change players at youth level to ascertain their best position and to instill other qualities, Stephens is a CB though I believe

 

Good signing though, another blondey off the belt.

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Really would like us to have three or four players that have come through the academy (manunited-like) all in the side pushing each other on and encouraging each to stay and take the club onwards and upwards. Best of luck to the lad. Look forward to seeing him up at the Hawthorns

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He's come on leaps and bounds in the last year. Looks a very accomplished player, more than capable of playing a squad role this year. If we're not signing competition at full back, the next best thing is to promote the youth to create the competition. Luckily for us, we continue to produce class youth players.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2381851/Premier-League-youth-prospects-2013-2014-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-Arsenal-Chelsea.html

 

Youngsters to watch article in Daily Fail

 

Calum Chambers

Age: 18 Position: Right back

The 18-year-old has been promoted to the first team this summer and will challenge Nathaniel Clyne for the right-back position as well as offering options in midfield. At 6ft, he is a presence on the pitch and possesses good awareness. Played for England Under 19s last season and scored against the Faroe Islands and Turkey. Perhaps most similar to Kyle Walker because of his attacking flair.

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So who has watched our friendlies? Is this lad the real deal? From what I've heard and read it seems like it won't be long until he's challenging Clyne. However it's one thing to do it in a march that means nothing quite another to do it the rigours of the premier league. I've no opinion as never seen him play but he's one that has snuck in under the radar, not had the hype of Shaw, JWP, Stephens and Sinclair. What's the view on him mboarders that have seen him play?

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You can tell that he didn't play RB from an early age, but he'll adjust to the position more with time. Only been playing there for a few years. Looks great going forward, slightly suspect defensively but has the right attributes to be a good RB. As cover for Clyne i'm not 100% sure, he'd probably benefit more from a year on loan at a Championship team than sitting on the bench for us.

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You can tell that he didn't play RB from an early age, but he'll adjust to the position more with time. Only been playing there for a few years. Looks great going forward, slightly suspect defensively but has the right attributes to be a good RB. As cover for Clyne i'm not 100% sure, he'd probably benefit more from a year on loan at a Championship team than sitting on the bench for us.

 

Months would be more accurate.

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