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The Football News Thread 2016/17 - everything not Wolves

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YoungWolf said:
Having read Michael Calvin's book it makes a good case for him developing young players. His style of football (or, his personal playing philosophy) isn't as important here. There is a clear approach that England have and it is more down to Boothroyd's coaching ability to implement that.. I haven't personally seen him coach to know. I wasn't impressed by his England u20 team a couple of years ago mind.

It depends on the criteria you are judging Ashworth on. I've been fairly underwhelmed by the senior team (pre-dating Ashworth too) but we have made some significant strides in the youth set up. Dan Michiche dan take a lot of credit for that too. The talent we have coming through from 14-19 is extremely promising in my eyes. For me it now depends on pathways at their clubs. For example, Chelsea have a ridiculous array of talent that just isn't getting the opportunity they need. That sets us back.
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I haven't seen Boothroyd coach either but I have seen enough of his teams and demeanor on the touchline to know about his style of football and he very much believes in getting the ball forward early.

I would judge Ashworth on his appointments and success in bringing through English talent. I can't say that he's impressed me so far.

I do think there does need to be something done about the clogging up of the system at big clubs, whether that is having link-ups with lower league clubs so the pathway is clear or whether it is limiting the number of talented players at one club in some way. By linking up I don't mean loans I mean actual selling of players to clubs but with nominal buyback fees.

Whatever the solution is we need to do something pretty sharpish otherwise we will lose talent.
 
YoungWolf said:
Having read Michael Calvin's book it makes a good case for him developing young players. His style of football (or, his personal playing philosophy) isn't as important here. There is a clear approach that England have and it is more down to Boothroyd's coaching ability to implement that.. I haven't personally seen him coach to know. I wasn't impressed by his England u20 team a couple of years ago mind.

It depends on the criteria you are judging Ashworth on. I've been fairly underwhelmed by the senior team (pre-dating Ashworth too) but we have made some significant strides in the youth set up. Dan Michiche dan take a lot of credit for that too. The talent we have coming through from 14-19 is extremely promising in my eyes. For me it now depends on pathways at their clubs. For example, Chelsea have a ridiculous array of talent that just isn't getting the opportunity they need. That sets us back.
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The money in the game at the top end is a problem for this - allows those clubs to hoover up potential talent at an earlier age in the hope that some really payoff - not really seen that many have & just seems to stunt their growth. No idea how many Chelsea have out on loan now, but it was an enormous amount a year or so ago
 
Parliament is to debate a motion of no confidence in the governance of the Football Association on 9 February.

The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee will address whether the FA can "comply fully with its duties".

Whether the FA's structure makes reform impossible will also be examined and the government may be called on to intervene in the matter.
 
The FA still receives public funding (I have no idea why) so it can probably just about be justified.
 
Luis "The vampire" Suarez must be one of, if not THE best striker in the world right now..not only scoring but also great assists..I think he has passed Messi and maybe Ronaldo too now..
 
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The FA still receives public funding (I have no idea why) so it can probably just about be justified.
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But have been warned by Tracey Crouch that if they do not reform they will lose it I think. The FA as a whole are more of an issue than Ashworth for me. I like what he has implemented so far. We have more talent coming through than ever before.

In reply Johnny - I think EPPP really has not helped. They are looking at it all too simplistically- the bet talent should be at the best clubs, who have beat coaches and facilities etc... except they don't realise opportunity is most important. Now all the best players are being tapped up by Cat 1 clubs for a pittance (compared to previously, and it's now encouraged really) andddddd these players struggle to make it because these clubs don't place much trust in youth. I'm hoping in the coming years that City start to place more faith as they have fantastic young players but I don't hold much hope for Chelsea.
 
freddeno said:
Luis "The vampire" Suarez must be one of, if not THE best striker in the world right now..not only scoring but also great assists..I think he has passed Messi and maybe Ronaldo too now..
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Ronaldo, yes.

Messi is still in a world of his own.
 
Lahm to retire at the end of the season.
 
I know a few Wolves fans also follow AFC Telford United.

Wonder if they'll be happy with their new striker, a certain Mr Hughes.
 
Wtf:

Rangers has accepted the resignations of manager Mark Warburton, assistant David Weir & the Club’s head of recruitment Frank McParland.
 
Although Warburton has denied he resigned and was unaware of the club statement.
 
You're right, it's down to the ref to stop play or not. But it's a major dick move to do that.
 
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