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eddiebailey

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Westmorlandspur said:
If he was any good he would be playing by now or gone to another club. They seem to be using him to help the younger players along. Other clubs have been using retired ex pros as over age players , Tom Huddleston at Man Utd is one.
Watching Philips on his Plymouth debut, he looks a different player, obviously going through the motions as under 21. Looks well up for it at Plymouth. Too long at under 21 does no one any good.
Jack Clarke was poor in our under 21, now one of the best in the Champ.
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To be fair to BLF his progress has been hampered by injuries. I think this is the first full season he has had in a while. Probably didn’t want to find himself in the same boat as another talented but injury ravaged youngster, Jamie Bowden, who was released and is now without a club.

I was more surprised at Nile John accepting another contract, as he I’m sure is a player would have had options. Having said that he’s only the same age as Santiago, who clearly did the right thing by signing.
 
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Westmorlandspur said:
Definite lack of ambition. After many years at that training ground a move to Accrington Stanley would kill him. Maybe he is looking to go into coaching.
Philips attitude in the Plymouth game was so much different to the under 21. He seems to just stroll through youth games.
Plymouth away to Leeds in next round of the cup. Good test for him.
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That Leeds attack are playing great at the moment. I know you said earlier Clarke is the best player in the Championship but Summerville is up there with him.
 
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Westmorlandspur

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Rosco1984 said:
because he didn't see a path to the first team which was the point we were making how many have actually been good enough and gone on to play at this level. Him and Edwards are the only two I can think of that we lost due to no playing time and have gone on to prove us wrong.
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We weren’t wrong with Madueke, his decision. Same as City weren’t wrong with Sancho. With regard to Edwards, you can only stick with someone so long when they are acting Like a prat.
Do you think we should persevere with Spence.?
Ange has encouraged a great team spirit which doesnt need a dipstick like Spence spoiling it.
Look at the problems Pogba caused at Man United.
People make me laugh when they talk about a pathway to the first team. There is always a pathway if you are good enough. That is the only criteria you need.
 
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