Re: Reserves / Youth Thread

by Darcy Gorman Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:30 pm

Mario Leontiou wrote:He hasn't. Spent most of his time here injured unfortunately which has hampered his development. But not good enough. He, Hoyte, Eastmond from that line up are all playing for moves at the end of the season.

Park got subbed off at half time for Josh Rees, who has taken 10 minutes to equalise.

Currently 1-1 with about half an hour left.

Whatever happened with Eastmond Mario? Seemed a likely type at one point (vague much?), and then got himself injured and I never heard of him again..

by Darcy Gorman Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:31 pm

That's if in fact he even got himself injured?? Or just fell off the face of the earth??

by Jonathan Prendergast Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:34 pm

In my opinion, Eastmond is no where near up to it for Arsenal.

Also, he can't speak english properly.

by Darcy Gorman Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:43 pm

When did he have that short stint in the first team? Was that last season or the season before?

by David Hung Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:04 pm

Chris Chan wrote:Southampton seem to be a conveyor belt of young talent

Southhampton-->Arsenal-->Richer club

by **Mario** Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:53 pm

I don't think Eastmond was ever good enough. Even when he had a few first team appearances couple of seasons ago, he didn't impress me. I think he has been kept around due to his versatility in being able to play RB and DM, but he did break his ankle last season so the club were always going to do right and stick with him, but I think this is his last season. He isn't Premiership standard.

He didn't have a successful loan spell at Millwall and that's always a concern when a player who wants to play for Arsenal can't cut it at an average Championship club. I also wonder if he has any attitude problems.

by Zaid Derweesh Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:51 am

Eastmond was never good enough. He played because we had an injury crisis (familiar...). But I would be very disappointed to see him stay.

by Jenks1981 Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:05 am

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11788/7424707/Afobe-reveals-interest

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7424353/Miquel-waits-on-loan-chance

Links to stories regarding Afobe and Miquel potentially going on loan. I've been really impressed by Miquel so far.

by Steve Dawson Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:08 am

I wouldn't mind seeing Miquel going on loan once our defensive injury crisis is over. He's put in a few decent performances this season.

by Jenks1981 Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:09 am

No indeed, he looks good and I think he and Bartley will spell the end of Squillaci come the Summer.

by Steve Dawson Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:11 am

Next season we could be overloaded with CB's if we don't offload. Kos, TV, Mert, Djourou, Squillaci, Miquel, Bartley

I'd say Squllaci will definitely go, and I wouldn't be unhappy to see the back of DJ either.

by **Chris Chan** Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:12 am

Jenks1981 wrote: I've been really impressed by Miquel so far.

Me too, I saw him for the U18s a couple of times and he made some absolutely shocking errors at the back. At the time I didnt think that would translate well on the step up to the seniors, but I have liked the look of him when he has played this season.

by Jenks1981 Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:15 am

Steve Dawson wrote:Next season we could be overloaded with CB's if we don't offload. Kos, TV, Mert, Djourou, Squillaci, Miquel, Bartley

I'd say Squllaci will definitely go, and I wouldn't be unhappy to see the back of DJ either.

I think they are the obvious choices, I think Squillaci should be let go and we would need to see if Djourou can regain some form, but lets face it, he hasnt been good for a while and ""IF"" Bartley and Miquel continue to improve they will deserve a shot in the first team squad.

by **Christopher Flanagan** Sat Jan 14, 2012 3:52 am

"I've been getting a lot of tweets asking if I am going on loan to any teams this January, the truth is I'm still 3weeks away from fitness...

And I haven't spoken to the boss about going on loan. But I would like to thank @kylebartley22 for mentioning me in his interview. #Topman"

Benik Afobe on Twitter.

by Stephen Mitchell Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:35 am

Jenks1981 wrote:
Steve Dawson wrote:Next season we could be overloaded with CB's if we don't offload. Kos, TV, Mert, Djourou, Squillaci, Miquel, Bartley

I'd say Squllaci will definitely go, and I wouldn't be unhappy to see the back of DJ either.

I think they are the obvious choices, I think Squillaci should be let go and we would need to see if Djourou can regain some form, but lets face it, he hasnt been good for a while and ""IF"" Bartley and Miquel continue to improve they will deserve a shot in the first team squad.

I'm not sure it's as easy as that. I assume Squillaci is on pretty high wages, and how long does his contract run? "Letting go" of players is easier said than done in those circumstances, Almunia being a good example.

by **Christopher Flanagan** Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:38 am

I have a feeling Squillaci & Almunia's deals expire this summer.

by Stephen Mitchell Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:39 am

Cool, I remember reading that Almunia's does, wasn't sure about Squillaci.

by **Christopher Flanagan** Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:43 am

Pretty sure we signed him on a two year deal.

by **Chris Chan** Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:23 am

That would be prettyhandy

by **Christopher Flanagan** Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:58 am

http://www.molineuxmix.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?s=0c0256bcaef103a5beaef64eab8cd229&t=67080

Wolves fans on Frimmy. Very positive indeed.

by **Chris Chan** Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:04 am

He had a pretty good game from what I saw, booked early and kept his cool when the ref made some questionable decisions regarding his challenges. However it is just one game, he needs to learn about consistency and hopefully will get that at Wolves.

by **Christopher Flanagan** Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:05 am

Completely.

by **Chris Chan** Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:39 am

YoungGunsBlog Jamie Sanderson
Ghanaian media say Arsenal have offered a trial to Asante Kotoko's teenage left-back Baba Abdul Rahman. Interesting.

by vyom.chaudhary Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:33 am

Christopher Flanagan wrote:http://www.molineuxmix.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?s=0c0256bcaef103a5beaef64eab8cd229&t=67080

Wolves fans on Frimmy. Very positive indeed.

was he that good??wolves are talking about putting a 10-12 million bid for him in summer in that forum.

from the same forum:

"Not sure if you'll get to see it on MOTD but Johnson ran over to the fans at the end of the game to applaud them and threw his shirt into the crowd, Frimpong followed and was given some grief by a spuds fan, he just gave him a quick 1 - 1 with his fingers and ran back towards the tunnel, if only I could of seen the fans face, he must of been fuming as Frimpong ran off with a smile on his face and all the Wolves fans cheering."

by Sami Rockfeller Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:28 pm

The Wolves fan's seem to be praising him a lot for his passing, something he really needs to improve Razz

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