Arsenal player

Johnjo1 · **Joined:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:52 pm **Posts:** 1625

Arsenal player signed. Don’t get too excited only 19yrs old but you never know

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36418

We wanted proven pro’s at this level…..it hasn’t really happened.

thebigdog · **Joined:** Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:49 pm **Posts:** 1271

Cos Odusina apparently laughed at us and turned us down.

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

If he’s a 6ft 5 defender and keeps Hartley and Murray off the pitch that works for me.

Really needed an experienced striker though

Johnjo1 · **Joined:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:52 pm **Posts:** 1625

Says there are some great players in our group!! Must be a comedian.

Johnjo1 · **Joined:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:52 pm **Posts:** 1625

And now another winger from Walsall via Grimsby

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

How many loans are we allowed in the squad ?
Thought it was 5 but think that will be 6 now…

Be just like us to stay up then get points deducted for not knowing the
Rules and going down

Snailwood2 · **Joined:** Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:18 pm **Posts:** 240

Well 8 now - less Paterson as not here, Menayese as injured, think the rule is you can only have 5 on the pitch at any one time.

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

Keeper
Blackpool lad
Arsenal lad
Kemp
Hamilton

Who am
I missing ?

billygoatblue · **Joined:** Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:30 am **Posts:** 606

Dolan

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

Though he was permanent, definite potential for us to fuck this up and play them all

Snailwood2 · **Joined:** Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:18 pm **Posts:** 240

Dolan on loan to end of season then permanent

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

loyal_fan wrote:

If he’s a 6ft 5 defender and keeps Hartley and Murray off the pitch that works for me.

Really needed an experienced striker though

no a 6ft 5 defender who has had some league games and not a kid learning the game who may be technically good but without the heart we need. totally pointless just scoring goals if you conceed more. at least a bore goaless draw gives you a point.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

I remember watching a strapping eighteen year old who was world class at that young age and he could have walked into any team. His name was Duncan Edwards so looking at this Arsenal lad I feel a twinkling of hope. Can't see him being pushed around or bullied and he has been coached by Mertesacker. If he cuts out the free headers we tend to present to the opposition that will be a major contribution.
I have a good feeling about this signing.

Krampesh · **Joined:** Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:14 am **Posts:** 588

derwent wrote:

I remember watching a strapping eighteen year old who was world class at that young age and he could have walked into any team. His name was Duncan Edwards so looking at this Arsenal lad I feel a twinkling of hope. Can't see him being pushed around or bullied and he has been coached by Mertesacker. If he cuts out the free headers we tend to present to the opposition that will be a major contribution.
I have a good feeling about this signing.

I agree with this. Think this could be a decent signing, he also seems pretty quick based on a few clips

Flying Hogans · **Joined:** Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:29 pm **Posts:** 5390

derwent wrote:

I remember watching a strapping eighteen year old who was world class at that young age and he could have walked into any team. His name was Duncan Edwards so looking at this Arsenal lad I feel a twinkling of hope. Can't see him being pushed around or bullied and he has been coached by Mertesacker. If he cuts out the free headers we tend to present to the opposition that will be a major contribution.
I have a good feeling about this signing.

He's a regular in their U-23 side at 19 and played in all their Pizza Cup games. Considering the massive resources Arsenal have to call on at all levels that's quite something. I'm surprised we got him to be honest.

The only problem is him, Dodds and Pruti are all new to League 2. Sure KC will want Dolan or Hartley in central defence just for the benefit of their experience - at least to begin with. The young lads should all be fast learners.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

Flying Hogans wrote:

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He's a regular in their U-23 side at 19 and played in all their Pizza Cup games. Considering the massive resources Arsenal have to call on at all levels that's quite something. I'm surprised we got him to be honest.

The only problem is him, Dodds and Pruti are all new to League 2. Sure KC will want Dolan or Hartley in central defence just for the benefit of their experience - at least to begin with. The young lads should all be fast learners.

so basically he is at a similar level to those everton kids that showed us up at the vic a few months back. How many games against league 2 sides did they play against. we can all feel a bit let down on the signings but cannot give up on any before they kick a ball in anger for us.

Jamie1952 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:56 pm **Posts:** 7084

I am sure the kid is a far more developed player in central defence than we currently have.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

I wouldn't like to meet him in a dark alley, that's for sure. :laugh:

Eiphos_3 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:53 pm

yet again this board providing absolute shite out of peoples mouths - bet half the people who rabble on here havnt even been to a game this season !

Have you seen him play ... No

do you know anything about the level of football that he plays at playing the Premier league U23 league... again NO...

pipe down and wait for the kid to make an appearance

there is a reason hes at the best team in the countries academy and a reason hes playing U23 level football at 19...

all the kids ive seen make it in the prem are of this ilk - they come to clubs like us to sharpen their tools, he was getting game time and featured in cup games so Arsenal are doing us a favour.... also i guarantee hes better than Lacey and Murray put together !

Flying Hogans · **Joined:** Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:29 pm **Posts:** 5390

accrington fan wrote:

Flying Hogans wrote:

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He's a regular in their U-23 side at 19 and played in all their Pizza Cup games. Considering the massive resources Arsenal have to call on at all levels that's quite something. I'm surprised we got him to be honest.

The only problem is him, Dodds and Pruti are all new to League 2. Sure KC will want Dolan or Hartley in central defence just for the benefit of their experience - at least to begin with. The young lads should all be fast learners.

so basically he is at a similar level to those everton kids that showed us up at the vic a few months back. How many games against league 2 sides did they play against. we can all feel a bit let down on the signings but cannot give up on any before they kick a ball in anger for us.

Yes, the ones who beat our League 2 squad 6-0 without breaking sweat.

This is what the Arsenal news site Daily Cannon says about Foran:
"Foran is a leader on the pitch, both in terms of the way he gets stuck in physically, and in the way he organises and encourages his teammates.
The teenager should be well-suited to the football league, which you can’t always say for youth players."

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12320

Aye those Everton kids tore us a new aperture. I was especially impressed with Tom Cannon and murmured as to why I'd like Pools to try and loan him. He's currently at Preston on loan. not surprising.

Johnjo1 · **Joined:** Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:52 pm **Posts:** 1625

Whilst I agree wit Eiphos I would like to point out that although it says ‘under 23’ the players are mostly 18 - 20yr olds.

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6691

Rain clouds approaching the bunker!!!

JBPoolie · **Joined:** Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:19 am **Posts:** 137

Flying Hogans wrote:

derwent wrote:

I remember watching a strapping eighteen year old who was world class at that young age and he could have walked into any team. His name was Duncan Edwards so looking at this Arsenal lad I feel a twinkling of hope. Can't see him being pushed around or bullied and he has been coached by Mertesacker. If he cuts out the free headers we tend to present to the opposition that will be a major contribution.
I have a good feeling about this signing.

He's a regular in their U-23 side at 19 and played in all their Pizza Cup games. Considering the massive resources Arsenal have to call on at all levels that's quite something. I'm surprised we got him to be honest.

The only problem is him, Dodds and Pruti are all new to League 2. Sure KC will want Dolan or Hartley in central defence just for the benefit of their experience - at least to begin with. The young lads should all be fast learners.

Let’s not forget how good Jack Baldwin was when he joined us at 18 and he’d come from non-league.

Eiphos_3 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2023 3:36 pm

exactly !

the only U23 type players i like to see are the ones from the premier league sides - when i heard we had signed yet another kid, i sighed... then hearing he was from the gunners i immediately changed my attitude. There has been alot of players who over the years have come from these academies and ended up at top teams and are still playing today. They tend to offer the best sort of apprentices if you like. Im sure he will do just fine for us - he has been schooled the best way by the best coaches - this isnt some Boro / Mackem reject.

kebab & chips · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:22 pm

JBPoolie wrote:

Flying Hogans wrote:

derwent wrote:

I remember watching a strapping eighteen year old who was world class at that young age and he could have walked into any team. His name was Duncan Edwards so looking at this Arsenal lad I feel a twinkling of hope. Can't see him being pushed around or bullied and he has been coached by Mertesacker. If he cuts out the free headers we tend to present to the opposition that will be a major contribution.
I have a good feeling about this signing.

He's a regular in their U-23 side at 19 and played in all their Pizza Cup games. Considering the massive resources Arsenal have to call on at all levels that's quite something. I'm surprised we got him to be honest.

The only problem is him, Dodds and Pruti are all new to League 2. Sure KC will want Dolan or Hartley in central defence just for the benefit of their experience - at least to begin with. The young lads should all be fast learners.

Let’s not forget how good Jack Baldwin was when he joined us at 18 and he’d come from non-league.

Christian Burgess was another young lad who took league 2 in his stride.

Eiphos_3 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:05 pm

yep forgot about him - 100%

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

I think they will be fine without Dolan or captain fist pump barking out orders to cover their own shortcomings

harrogatepoolie · **Joined:** Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:35 pm **Posts:** 1126

I would put him in the team for Saturday without a doubt. Nothing to lose as our defence is all over the place

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36418

I wouldn’t hesitate to put a lad with that background straight into the team.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

at least making a debut away from home is better than at the vic if things do not go totally his way. he will not have thousands moaning and groaning if he makes an error. those who do turn up away are a bit more forgiving. its not as if he has anything to prove by replacing murray or lacey.

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6691

thebigdog wrote:

Cos Odusina apparently laughed at us and turned us down.

Laugh, He can,t even make the bench at cita.

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6691

Johnjo1 wrote:

Whilst I agree wit Eiphos I would like to point out that although it says ‘under 23’ the players are mostly 18 - 20yr olds.

Also they are allowed over age players.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

Grayhoundend wrote:

thebigdog wrote:

Cos Odusina apparently laughed at us and turned us down.

Laugh, He can,t even make the bench at cita.

but he is still getting paid. would anyone move for less money in any job.

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6691

He would not be getting less money, But would be playing.
Do we really need timi back, Not me.
Would rather have the kid from Aresnal, I,ve seen Timi play.

Jamie1952 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:56 pm **Posts:** 7084

I am surprised one of the lower League London clubs never signed him if he that good ?

Eiphos_3 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:24 pm

Timi will be one of those... could of been should have been...

he should have stayed with us and learned his trade - he would be much better you would like to think by the end of this season and then someone would come in and give him an even better opportunity maybe back in the Championship - very bad advice given... chased the money for what a couple of seasons to be probably back playin in the NL if nothing changes come the summer for him

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6691

Eiphos_3 wrote:

Timi will be one of those... could of been should have been...

he should have stayed with us and learned his trade - he would be much better you would like to think by the end of this season and then someone would come in and give him an even better opportunity maybe back in the Championship - very bad advice given... chased the money for what a couple of seasons to be probably back playin in the NL if nothing changes come the summer for him

Exactly.

His game will NEVER improve from the bench.
And will probably be discarded eventually

Think he only became a regular through Graham Lee.

Jamie1952 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:56 pm **Posts:** 7084

Grayhoundend wrote:

Eiphos_3 wrote:

Timi will be one of those... could of been should have been...

he should have stayed with us and learned his trade - he would be much better you would like to think by the end of this season and then someone would come in and give him an even better opportunity maybe back in the Championship - very bad advice given... chased the money for what a couple of seasons to be probably back playin in the NL if nothing changes come the summer for him

Exactly.

His game will NEVER improve from the bench.
And will probably be discarded eventually

Think he only became a regular through Graham Lee.

Challinor very rarely played Odisina, he kept making mistakes giving goals away, Lee played him and that secured his move away from Pools as he seemed to pick up. He has I believe only made 4 appearances for Bradford so obviously only there as back up.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36418

Grayhoundend wrote:

thebigdog wrote:

Cos Odusina apparently laughed at us and turned us down.

Laugh, He can,t even make the bench at cita.

If he actually did laugh at us, I wouldn’t want him anywhere near the place ever again
Why would you do it…..if indeed it is true?

Rinkender · **Joined:** Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:36 pm **Posts:** 781

Snowy wrote:

Grayhoundend wrote:

thebigdog wrote:

Cos Odusina apparently laughed at us and turned us down.

Laugh, He can,t even make the bench at cita.

If he actually did laugh at us, I wouldn’t want him anywhere near the place ever again
Why would you do it…..if indeed it is true?

It must be true because someone saw him do it or maybe were listening in on the call otherwise it surely wouldn’t be on here. I wonder if it was a giggle of one of those evil laughs where he rubbed his hands together while doing it

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

Jamie1952 wrote:

I am surprised one of the lower League London clubs never signed him if he that good ?

give you two words to dismiss that. Tyler Burey. If he does as well as him we,ve dropped lucky.

Eiphos_3 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:51 am

Timi will end up back here as no one else will have him... he will come crying back

needs to go out on loan and play another full season in the NL under a good management team

Jamie1952 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:56 pm **Posts:** 7084

Eiphos_3 wrote:

Timi will end up back here as no one else will have him... he will come crying back

needs to go out on loan and play another full season in the NL under a good management team

If he had been any good he would have been at Stockport but Challinor could see flaws in his game.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

Jamie1952 wrote:

Eiphos_3 wrote:

Timi will end up back here as no one else will have him... he will come crying back

needs to go out on loan and play another full season in the NL under a good management team

If he had been any good he would have been at Stockport but Challinor could see flaws in his game.

can see bradford terminating his contract by mutual decision and will end up somewhere in the national league possibly for life. he isn,t going to get any quicker over the years and speed was his main attribute by making up for his cockups.

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