er yir macaroon Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Of course things change quickly in football, but here is a combination of our current team and some of the best prospects of 2020 showing how old they’ll be on this day in 2024. It is reassuring that our main players still have some time to go to reach their peak. It looks like we’ll have a strong team in 4 years with the caveat that some of these younger ones might not be as good as hoped, but balanced by the fact that there will be some who appear from nowhere to challenge for a place (and the u17 and 19s are full of great prospects). McCrorie (26) Patterson (22) King (20) Morrison (21) Tierney (27) Robertson (30) Gilmour (23) McTominay (27) McGinn (29) Dykes (29) Fraser (30) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmidd Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 52 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: Of course things change quickly in football, but here is a combination of our current team and some of the best prospects of 2020 showing how old they’ll be on this day in 2024. It is reassuring that our main players still have some time to go to reach their peak. It looks like we’ll have a strong team in 4 years with the caveat that some of these younger ones might not be as good as hoped, but balanced by the fact that there will be some who appear from nowhere to challenge for a place (and the u17 and 19s are full of great prospects). McCrorie (26) Patterson (22) King (20) Morrison (21) Tierney (27) Robertson (30) Gilmour (23) McTominay (27) McGinn (29) Dykes (29) Fraser (30) That looks a real good team there by the way. Really hope Patterson Morrison and King progress as we desperately need those positions upgraded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Pretty much all of this squad should still be around in 4 years barring considine. Marshall 39 Mctominay27cooper33tierney27 Odonnell 32. Robertson30 Mcginn 30 Gilmour 23 Christie29 Fraser 30 dykes 29 I would rather not speculate on guys like morrison or King making it big when the chances are they won't. We have top players right now that are mostly below 26 and should be around in 4 years. Keepers tend to be able to play at the top until they are 40 so Marshall should hopefully be around at 39 unless some other keeper comes along who is significantly better and can replace him. Lets build a team from these guys and add in a couple more exceptional talents who come through over the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Looks like a very good team. If players like King and Morrison make it big, it'll be brilliant. Same with the trio of kids at Man City. Add the creative spark of Kennedy and Hepburn, there's a lot to feel positive about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 47 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: Looks like a very good team. If players like King and Morrison make it big, it'll be brilliant. Same with the trio of kids at Man City. Add the creative spark of Kennedy and Hepburn, there's a lot to feel positive about. Also Hickey from Bologna? He might fit in eventually in midfield with Gilmour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfingers Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hope Hornby makes it. He’s certainly looked good for the under 21s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Third Lanark said: Also Hickey from Bologna? He might fit in eventually in midfield with Gilmour. That would be great. I forgot about Hickey. It's fantastic that we're seeing so many options. 1 hour ago, bigfingers said: Hope Hornby makes it. He’s certainly looked good for the under 21s. I think he will. Or at least, I hope. He'll be learning tons in France. At u21 level, he had a better goalscoring record than McBurnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Taylor1996 said: Looks like a very good team. If players like King and Morrison make it big, it'll be brilliant. Same with the trio of kids at Man City. Add the creative spark of Kennedy and Hepburn, there's a lot to feel positive about. There is indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, bigfingers said: Hope Hornby makes it. He’s certainly looked good for the under 21s. Problem with forwards is that they can look very good against a certain standard of opposition and a defence restricted to under 21's will never be as good as a senior one. Hopefully he will make a break though in France and we will have found a top class striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I believe Scott Banks (just turned 19) could well be in team by then. A serious talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmidd Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 4 hours ago, GHfaeGTA said: I believe Scott Banks (just turned 19) could well be in team by then. A serious talent How is he getting on at Palace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 5:20 PM, bazmidd said: How is he getting on at Palace? Getting rave reviews for their under 23s. Some league 1 clubs wanted him on loan but apparently Hodgson refused to sanction a move and so many Palace fans think he’ll make first team squad this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow jock Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 1:02 PM, GHfaeGTA said: I believe Scott Banks (just turned 19) could well be in team by then. A serious talent Was on loan at my club (Clyde) two seasons ago - stood out every time he played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 9:02 AM, glasgow jock said: Was on loan at my club (Clyde) two seasons ago - stood out every time he played. Cracking goal today for a Palace U23s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, GHfaeGTA said: Cracking goal today for a Palace U23s Nice goal, but Iv'e never been too sure about players who look at the ball so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Is this guy Banks a central midfielder. We seem to be churning out alot of quality players in midfield. Not so much up front or at centre back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, mccaughey85 said: Is this guy Banks a central midfielder. We seem to be churning out alot of quality players in midfield. Not so much up front or at centre back. More of a number 10 type I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Describes himself as a wide player. Sounds more of a winger or a 10 to support a striker rather than a central midfielder. Would be superb if he could get into the Palace squad. Very interesting that Hodgson has kept him around rather than a loan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, killiefaetheferry said: Describes himself as a wide player. Sounds more of a winger or a 10 to support a striker rather than a central midfielder. Would be superb if he could get into the Palace squad. Very interesting that Hodgson has kept him around rather than a loan... Indeed. But Roy is hardly renowned for promoting youth. Cant think of the last one he brought into the first team squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Burj_Alba said: Indeed. But Roy is hardly renowned for promoting youth. Cant think of the last one he brought into the first team squad. Agreed and apparently he’s also not renowned for allowing his youngsters to go out on loan, which frustrates the Palace fans. Banks certainly has ability and although he is playing U23s (at a young age And with and against experienced players - Benteke played yesterday ) he would probably benefit from a loan if he is not going to get in first team squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Another central defender.. united fans, is he the real deal or another Matthew Knox? https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/1679737/dundee-united-kerr-smith-manchester-united-transfer-news/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 47 minutes ago, Burj_Alba said: Another central defender.. united fans, is he the real deal or another Matthew Knox? https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/1679737/dundee-united-kerr-smith-manchester-united-transfer-news/ What happened to the last Matthew Knox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 34 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: What happened to the last Matthew Knox? See for yourself https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Knox We get far, far too excited about our young players and build them up too high too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviebee Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Burj_Alba said: Another central defender.. united fans, is he the real deal or another Matthew Knox? https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/1679737/dundee-united-kerr-smith-manchester-united-transfer-news/ Jay Fulton and Craig Sibbald were also down there at one point. I suppose it's good that big clubs are looking at our players again, but unfortunately the odds are against them, especially in a marketplace where tens of millions can be spent on a finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 1 minute ago, daviebee said: Jay Fulton and Craig Sibbald were also down there at one point. I suppose it's good that big clubs are looking at our players again, but unfortunately the odds are against them, especially in a marketplace where tens of millions can be spent on a finished article. Or conversely, maybe we could just admit that sometimes our players aren't good enough and we can't blame anyone for that but ourselves rather than blaming foreign players ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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