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16 year old CB signed from NAC Breda. Not particularly well known but apparently the scouts have been very impressed with himWho’s Hardley?
16 year old CB signed from NAC Breda. Not particularly well known but apparently the scouts have been very impressed with himWho’s Hardley?
'Techno midgets' has been used on the Caf for many years describing short technically gifted footballers.
But he's also punic.He's got mountains of talent.
I think we need to address the elephant in the room though.But he's also punic.
I think we need to address the elephant in the room though.
He's got mountains of talent.
But he's also punic.
And all taller than Gomes. It's pretty obvious he'd find things at least a small bit easier if he was 5'8 than 5'4. In the overall scheme of things it's not a huge deal because he's a terrific player who plays in a position where height is not hugely important. I think he'll adapt easily to first team football.
But let's just stop trying to convince people it's an advantage to be smaller than just about every single player in the league though. Jesus, the lad said himself he wishes he was a few inches taller. Rashford said this week he'd probably have broke through quicker if he wasn't so tiny. Being 5'4 is not an advantage in football.
If you don't mind I'd like to leave it at that for this discussion. It's already been done to death and the last thing anyone needs is to make the Hannibal thread about it as well. If you have to respond do it in the Angel thread. Thanks
Hannibal 8 would have been more appropriate.
Looks a great potential box-to-box type. If stays grounded and packs a bit of muscle on, there's reason for him not getting promoted to the U23s sooner.
did he cost 8-9m ? I think the minimum is that he goes to u23 given he is maybe the most expensive ever player at this levelWow he's quite good. Will get promoted soon at this pace
did he cost 8-9m ? I think the minimum is that he goes to u23 given he is maybe the most expensive ever player at this level
That is a pretty hefty fee He looked really tidy in the performance video and yeah the road is wide open for him, but at 16 we can't expect too much too soon either, no matter the price tag.Think 5m + 5 in addons. Still take your point yes more is expected out of him then others. If everything goes well we have a good player in our hands. Also this is the best time for him to be at this club as there is a direct path to the first team.
He hit some lovely balls yesterday and vs derby. Looks like a very raw and natural talentThink 5m + 5 in addons. Still take your point yes more is expected out of him then others. If everything goes well we have a good player in our hands. Also this is the best time for him to be at this club as there is a direct path to the first team.
Don't lector me on what to do!Please guys. No hannibal jokes. Thanks
Please guys. No hannibal jokes. Thanks
Cannae deal with any more Hannibal Lector jokes in this thread. FFS
I don't think it will take too long for him to get promoted.
It's obvious the game comes easy for him. Natural talent.
Missed the game but it seems like the lad put in another good performance coming off the bench in the u23 game.
Will probably go on pre season next summer at this rate