7 new scholars sign ....
https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2019/ma...NwW5BmR_i8tH8QLg2na_U1mSAQBSY9OiT8O3uYV4bNohc
https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2019/ma...NwW5BmR_i8tH8QLg2na_U1mSAQBSY9OiT8O3uYV4bNohc
I think this will be the next big step ahead of our L1 competition.
Teams around us have caught on to talent released from Premier League U21 squads. But to be have a strong U18 team and a scholarship system, I hope will result in us bringing through a couple of really hot prospects each year.
Exactly, and further down the line it also means we will get more back as we won’t have the sell on clauses to the likes of wba. It’s a long term project and comes at a cost, but medium to long term the benefits are massive
As you suggest KR is an important part of the strategy. If KR did leave for whatever reason any replacement would need to have the same desire to bring through to young kids.AND they learn our style of play and fitness routines from a very young age, so can blend well when the time to step up to the first team squad comes around.
If KR manages to not get sacked or his head turned in the next couple of years, the project could work out exceptionally well.
Good luck to all of them and I hope they are successful in getting a pro deal but if they don't, I hope they are successful in their studies and enjoy their time at the club.
Three from the U16s and four brought in from elsewhere.... I dont know anything about this cohort at the club (as to who there is and who is good enough), but would have liked to see a couple more come through internally.
Given that 3 (soon to be 4 if Jones is signed) already on pro deals and likely to edge up into the U23s this will leave a core of 14 to play U18s games (inlcuding three keepers).
As for 6'3" - how much of that is hair - without it he is no taller than most of the others!!
It appears that we are trying to get the best young players including the local ones that are deemed good enough.Three from the U16s and four brought in from elsewhere.... I dont know anything about this cohort at the club (as to who there is and who is good enough), but would have liked to see a couple more come through internally.
Given that 3 (soon to be 4 if Jones is signed) already on pro deals and likely to edge up into the U23s this will leave a core of 14 to play U18s games (inlcuding three keepers).
As for 6'3" - how much of that is hair - without it he is no taller than most of the others!!
??Younger players are a lot cheaper. This is the way Tiger will go
Younger players are a lot cheaper. This is the way Tiger will go
Since day 1, has always been one of the great KR plus pointsAs you suggest KR is an important part of the strategy. If KR did leave for whatever reason any replacement would need to have the same desire to bring through to young kids.
With Erick on board, we'll be a big club very soon!!Think KR would be a good technical director for a big club.