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Steak and eggs diet, he'll be alright

What happened to that 15 year old schoolboy who played for Arsenal last year?

No point rushing someone who isn't physically ready for premier league footy. Everyone's body develops at different rates and if he's not able to compete from a physical perspective for another 2-3 years then we need to develop him in a way that's appropriate for him.

Absolutely no harm in him making his debut for us at 21-22 providing we give him loans in divisions and / or countries where he can play against tougher opponents each year.

Seems like he's got a great future in the game providing we handle his progression correctly.

Was playing for Linfield at 15 though, can't imagine that's an easy league. Do agree he looks a bit too lightweight though.

97% of academy players never make it to the PL, even for the very best prospects the odds are stacked against him. I'm maybe pissing on his bonfire a bit but it's so frustrating when a youngster appears to do well at the U21's and suddenly people are calling for him to be in the first team when they've never even played at a decent level. "got to be better than Beto and Barry, Rooney played when he was 16, there was that kid at Arsenal" etc, I know Moyes can be a bit reserved at times with younger players but if this lad was anywhere near ready and with our lack of goals at times I'm sure they would have had a look at him. Even Armstrong, seen as a top prospect has been dropped.

blueforyou wrote: ↑Tue Feb 17, 2026 8:42 am Steak and eggs diet, he'll be alright

What happened to that 15 year old schoolboy who played for Arsenal last year?

Signed a prof full time contract, but has been Injured

World strongest man by 28

Just hope that at some point he gets a first team chance

Seems to be putting up some good numbers and scoring great goals at youth level, hoping he will continue to do so and that it becomes impossible for him not to be given a chance with the first team

Francis Jeffers, Wayne Rooney, Ross Barkley, Jose Baxter, Anthony Gordon, George Green and now Braiden Graham for the prodigiously talented young attacking players to be given a first team chance clamour

Add James Vaughan

What about Michael Branch?

And Big Vic