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Youth team development

Bold Tone

Even though i agree with you that he isn't likely to make it here, i think accusing him of poor work rate is wrong.
Emery did not give him a chance but in his garbage minutes, it was often pointed out how much work he had put in.
You also have to take into consideration that he is a striker who plays on the shoulder but Emery played him on the wing.
My advice to him would be to leave as he has already lost a year at an important stage of his development and losing another could spell the end of his career.

Ricky1985

Emile Smith Rowe promoted to first team and will wear the number 32 next season.

flobaba

Buh buh buh Emery hates young players...

goon

I don't think Emery has much say in the matter, it's been pretty clear youth is a big part of the club's strategy, it's pretty clear it was part of the brief when he took on the job.

What will be on Emery is how much game time these guys get and I personally hope it's significant, and not just in the LC and EL.

Claudius

I’d be happy if he gave the EL and LC to the kids. Those that succeed can stick around in the second half of the season. Those that don’t can go to Sheffield United.

Klaus

goon wrote:
I don't think Emery has much say in the matter, it's been pretty clear youth is a big part of the club's strategy, it's pretty clear it was part of the brief when he took on the job.

Agreed, I think the youngsters filling up from underneath has a lot more to do with Ljungberg and Bould.

I like that we're investing in Willock. He seems like a very clever and able player to me. Complete wildcard too; from what I understand no one ever thought he'd make it this far. Bit like Iwobi. I like players like them. They have almost always had to work extra hard for their success.

MistaT

I like Willock too, seems versatile in that he can play a few midfield positions.

Ricky1985

Willock has a great drive to him. You see it every second he's on the pitch. He almost never coasts. With his size and athleticism, he might be able to cope better than most think next season.

Speaking of which, Emile Smith Rowe seems to have packed on some muscle since the winter, too:

Nelson has talked about getting bigger and stronger since he last played for Arsenal too. The fact that most of our young players are powerful, fast athletes will help them make the step up to Premier League football.

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

Great thighs.

Daz

Apart from his thighs, what are your thoughts on Smith-Rowe's prospects Ricky?

Gazza M

ESR, willock, nelson, nketiah

if 1 of them explodes this season it will make our lives so much easier

i'd give them the EL and LC, and a slice of mkhi, ozil, and el nenys minutes

Bryant

Who knew Nelson could attract superstars:

Daz

What's wrong with their hands?

Klaus

It's called a claw hand Daz. These unfortunate boys happen to have four of them. Please be respectful with your comments.

MistaT

Daz wrote:
Apart from his thighs, what are your thoughts on Smith-Rowe's prospects Ricky?

He’s passed the hair test too

Khanuppet

Daz wrote:
Apart from his thighs, what are your thoughts on Smith-Rowe's prospects Ricky?

It's kind of hard to look past those thighs tbf

Daz

Klaus wrote:
It's called a claw hand Daz. These unfortunate boys happen to have four of them. Please be respectful with your comments.

You're right Klaus. Very insensitive of me.

Claudius

It’s always weird how basketball players can appear small in their normal context and large out of it. So this is our Lebron?

Gazza M

erugh can't stand harden, but he is the biggest nba player adidas have. would've preferred if dame lillard came through

Meatwad

Claudius wrote:
It’s always weird how basketball players can appear small in their normal context and large out of it. So this is our Lebron?

how does it go ... in the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king. it's all about perspective.

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