| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 12:15 - Apr 27 with 3397 views | E15Hoop |
Shame, but at least it shows that we are working to a set standard.
Given where we are financially, it would have been easy to keep a lot more on in the hope that they "just might" make it. |  | |  |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 12:38 - Apr 27 with 3295 views | nix |
I thought they both looked decent prospects, particularly Henry, who stood out as very calm on the ball for a CD. I think he's been out on loan too. |  | | |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:20 - Apr 27 with 3200 views | PlanetHonneywood |
I see they're letting Harry Halwax go. Always hoped we'd see a bloke don the B&W with a name that evoked the spirit of the RAF during WW2: At the setting of the sun, we shall remember him.
Looking at those offered contracts from the B team, they've been here a while, and I've read positive stuff on here about Pedder and Kargbo. If some of these lads haven't been deemed worthy of game time in the First XI by Christmas, then what is the point. |  |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:25 - Apr 27 with 3181 views | bosh67 |
Makes this piece on Trent Alexander-Arnold all the more important for those who get released...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65399672
Comes across as a really decent grounded lad. Good luck with his initiative. |  |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:26 - Apr 27 with 3176 views | E15Hoop |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:20 - Apr 27 by PlanetHonneywood |
I see they're letting Harry Halwax go. Always hoped we'd see a bloke don the B&W with a name that evoked the spirit of the RAF during WW2: At the setting of the sun, we shall remember him.
Looking at those offered contracts from the B team, they've been here a while, and I've read positive stuff on here about Pedder and Kargbo. If some of these lads haven't been deemed worthy of game time in the First XI by Christmas, then what is the point. |
They're clearly on GA's radar, given that the offfish is always keen to "accidentally" show that he's in attendance at the B games. | | | |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:41 - Apr 27 with 3135 views | sprocket |
It's a brutal business. Good luck to the lads leaving and hopefully we will regret not signing them | | | |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:44 - Apr 27 with 3122 views | aston_hoop |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:20 - Apr 27 by PlanetHonneywood |
I see they're letting Harry Halwax go. Always hoped we'd see a bloke don the B&W with a name that evoked the spirit of the RAF during WW2: At the setting of the sun, we shall remember him.
Looking at those offered contracts from the B team, they've been here a while, and I've read positive stuff on here about Pedder and Kargbo. If some of these lads haven't been deemed worthy of game time in the First XI by Christmas, then what is the point. |
To be fair, Henry Hawkins and Harry Murphy have the WW2 vibe nailed on, that or the wild west anyway!
As for the players leaving, no shocks, I think a few will get picked up but also don't think we'll regret any of them. I also think its about time there were fewer B team players around so the better U18s get more games at that level rather than sitting behind a bunch of 21 year olds who will likely never make it. On that note too, I wonder if a few of the ones who have been offered deals (Ajose, Pedder, Kargbo) might be tempted to look elsewhere and see if a L1 or L2 side will offer them a first team pathway that they might not have at QPR |  |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 14:11 - Apr 27 with 3070 views | E15Hoop |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:44 - Apr 27 by aston_hoop |
To be fair, Henry Hawkins and Harry Murphy have the WW2 vibe nailed on, that or the wild west anyway!
As for the players leaving, no shocks, I think a few will get picked up but also don't think we'll regret any of them. I also think its about time there were fewer B team players around so the better U18s get more games at that level rather than sitting behind a bunch of 21 year olds who will likely never make it. On that note too, I wonder if a few of the ones who have been offered deals (Ajose, Pedder, Kargbo) might be tempted to look elsewhere and see if a L1 or L2 side will offer them a first team pathway that they might not have at QPR |
I think we'll see them integrated into the pre-season 1st team squad in any case. With less cash to spend and the pressure on the Acadamy to start delivering in higher numbers, I think they'll be almost guaranteed a look-in. | | | |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 15:02 - Apr 27 with 2966 views | danehoop |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 14:11 - Apr 27 by E15Hoop |
I think we'll see them integrated into the pre-season 1st team squad in any case. With less cash to spend and the pressure on the Acadamy to start delivering in higher numbers, I think they'll be almost guaranteed a look-in. |
I'd agree with you there. The ones offered new deals seemed to be the ones developing and getting closer to first team squad. |  |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 15:24 - Apr 27 with 2896 views | HAYESBOY |
Hope Petrie signs on as he looks a good prospect whenever I have seen him play. |  |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 15:49 - Apr 27 with 2839 views | Rangersw12 |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 15:02 - Apr 27 by danehoop |
I'd agree with you there. The ones offered new deals seemed to be the ones developing and getting closer to first team squad. |
That always seems to happen in pre season but problem seems to be we lose a couple of league games and the manager at the time will want to get a loan in. | | | |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 15:54 - Apr 27 with 2824 views | E15Hoop |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 15:49 - Apr 27 by Rangersw12 |
That always seems to happen in pre season but problem seems to be we lose a couple of league games and the manager at the time will want to get a loan in. |
True. You can't really blame them if they think they're just a few hgames away from getting the boot, can you? I do think GA will be different in that respect, though, as he will be bigger picture-orientated. Plus there just won't be the same money available to get them next season, you would imagine. | | | |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 21:01 - Apr 27 with 2549 views | Dorse |
Sadly, Christmas was cancelled. |  |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 09:43 - Apr 28 with 2378 views | RBlock |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 13:44 - Apr 27 by aston_hoop |
To be fair, Henry Hawkins and Harry Murphy have the WW2 vibe nailed on, that or the wild west anyway!
As for the players leaving, no shocks, I think a few will get picked up but also don't think we'll regret any of them. I also think its about time there were fewer B team players around so the better U18s get more games at that level rather than sitting behind a bunch of 21 year olds who will likely never make it. On that note too, I wonder if a few of the ones who have been offered deals (Ajose, Pedder, Kargbo) might be tempted to look elsewhere and see if a L1 or L2 side will offer them a first team pathway that they might not have at QPR |
It is a very QPR retained list, keeping players who really aren't going to make the grade. We're keeping players like Ajose who haven't played a single minute of professional adult football at the ages of 21. Rafferty Pedder is another - looks great in U21 games but hasn't gone out on loan. This just serves to block pathways for younger players in the U18s to step up and develop. Ainsworth noted it the other day, that our baby Drewe who we all consider very green is actually older than Laird, with only a handful of appearances in the National League South to his name. At 22, is Drewe going to continue his development to turn into a regular first team player? Unlikely. But we continue to clog up our youth systems out of what, pity? Reluctance to release kids who have been here for a while? |  | | |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 10:31 - Apr 28 with 2332 views | PunteR |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 09:43 - Apr 28 by RBlock |
It is a very QPR retained list, keeping players who really aren't going to make the grade. We're keeping players like Ajose who haven't played a single minute of professional adult football at the ages of 21. Rafferty Pedder is another - looks great in U21 games but hasn't gone out on loan. This just serves to block pathways for younger players in the U18s to step up and develop. Ainsworth noted it the other day, that our baby Drewe who we all consider very green is actually older than Laird, with only a handful of appearances in the National League South to his name. At 22, is Drewe going to continue his development to turn into a regular first team player? Unlikely. But we continue to clog up our youth systems out of what, pity? Reluctance to release kids who have been here for a while? |
Good observation. Yeh i was supprised about the Laird and Drew ages tbh. |  |
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 11:47 - Apr 28 with 2266 views | dmm |
These players have all had/have first team squad numbers this season and all have expiring contracts this summer except Murphy and Travelman. So I assume announcements on their retention/departure will be made when the first team news is provided.
Charlie Owens
Elijah Dixon-Bonner
Aaron Drewe
Joe Gubbins
Murphy Mahoney
Olamide Shodipo
Conor Masterson
Niko Hamalainen
Joe Walsh [Post edited 28 Apr 2023 11:48]
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| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 12:28 - Apr 28 with 2221 views | derbyhoop |
| Youngsters sign pro contracts on 11:47 - Apr 28 by dmm |
These players have all had/have first team squad numbers this season and all have expiring contracts this summer except Murphy and Travelman. So I assume announcements on their retention/departure will be made when the first team news is provided.
Charlie Owens
Elijah Dixon-Bonner
Aaron Drewe
Joe Gubbins
Murphy Mahoney
Olamide Shodipo
Conor Masterson
Niko Hamalainen
Joe Walsh [Post edited 28 Apr 2023 11:48]
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Owens, Shodipo & Archer will definitely go.
Masterson is strange. They've let him run down a contract where Gillingham keen on a deal. Without Balogun is it CM or Gubbins?
I think Travelman has another year.
At least 1 of the keepers will be retained. |  |
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