2 players that Bolton had early on (both 20/21 now)....looked so so so far above that level that they went to Everton & Man City as soon as they showed interest...1 for £100k fee.

Both same age, both got pro deals at City & Everton, the City lad left last year for Norwich, and plays U21 footy can't get a sniff. 

Lad at Everton think got 3 year pro...also can't get a sniff in u21 team now.

Even these 2 will prob end up lower football league players, maybe even drop further down.

But, both are already relatively rich and should be set for a few years, also got a really good education, and jobs for parents.

Pro deal for kids at Bolton V Pro deals at prem clubs is a world of difference - and not many of them prem ones will make top prem players.

 

Edited April 25, 20251 yr by Pablo

Luca Navarro was a player doing very well in our U18's a while back. Part of a winning team, was tipped as one of those most likely to make it into the senior set up. Now can't get a start at Radcliffe Boro.

Another Radcliffe player, is Tom Walker. Played multiple first team games for us in the second tier and just completely fell away from the pro game, most likely due to his athleticism. 

You just never know. As already mentioned, throwing some of these players in now, when they're not ready would be more harmful than beneficial. Jules Darby was hesitant to highlight anybody in his set-up with real potential. That probably suggests something..

Posts above are spot on. These lads will be miles off it

2 hours ago, Pablo said:

2 players that Bolton had early on (both 20/21 now)....looked so so so far above that level that they went to Everton & Man City as soon as they showed interest...1 for £100k fee.

Both same age, both got pro deals at City & Everton, the City lad left last year for Norwich, and plays U21 footy can't get a sniff. 

Even these 2 will prob end up lower football league players, maybe even drop further down.

 

 

Norwich lad been on loan at Buxton, same level as most of ours go to.
 

Would rather follow the Conway route. He may not play at a higher level but at least he’s shown he can hack a season at L2 level.

Speaking of youngsters and norwich

Regan riley has had his brst season for a while

16 games

For radcliffe boro

5 hours ago, Casino said:

Speaking of youngsters and norwich

Regan riley has had his brst season for a while

16 games

For radcliffe boro

Let's just fuck off our academy if it's a piss take 

6 hours ago, Casino said:

Speaking of youngsters and norwich

Regan riley has had his brst season for a while

16 games

For radcliffe boro

His name sake Joe is now a scout for Fleetwood 

Managed 156 games in 10 years

9 hours ago, wanderer1984 said:

Let's just fuck off our academy if it's a piss take 

I’ve argued the same for a while. Should look at those released at 16 and onwards 

Interesting that neither Big Dave nor Big Lewis have come through the normal academy route. So maybe that’s our niche.

Would love the club to have a thriving academy playing at a higher level for youngsters, but it would cost millions of pounds and take 10 years, and the best would still be off to prem or champ clubs at the first opportunity.
 

 

Having watched Big Dave and SSA last week they are both miles off what is needed. That is not slagging them off, they are young and inexperienced.

Let’s be honest they are only on the pitch because the grown ups have failed. Both may mature and become decent players but chucking them in now and hoping is pretty tough on them, it might make them but peoples expectations have to be realistic

Having said that Big Dave clearly got last touch on our first goal at Lincoln so why was nt it credited to him ? Even if it came off his hand. ? 

12 minutes ago, TrickyTrotter said:

Interesting that neither Big Dave nor Big Lewis have come through the normal academy route. So maybe that’s our niche.

 

Talking of random routes into football Was reading up on that Kone at Wycombe the other day

In 2019, after arriving in the United Kingdom to play in the Homeless World Cup, Kone began playing for Lopes Tavares, later to be renamed Athletic Newham

23 hours ago, boltonboris said:

As already mentioned, throwing some of these players in now, when they're not ready would be more harmful than beneficial. 

I do get your general point but disagree that giving a couple a game or two now that our season is finished could ruin someone.

If they go out & perform well, what a boost. If they have no joy, nothing is lost so long as it's been managed well.

Young little lever lad on bench

Edited April 30, 20251 yr by Pablo

Get rid of Steejay,  I'm surprised they're still letting him out of the care home without medical supervision. 

Keep Marc505, he's got a plan for Notts County away if they go up.

 

46 minutes ago, BOWTUN BAKED said:

Get rid of Steejay,  I'm surprised they're still letting him out of the care home without medical supervision. 

Keep Marc505, he's got a plan for Notts County away if they go up.

 

Do they play for the U18s?

😂

Wrong thread 

Long day in the sun!

Big Dave and Big Lewis double in today's win at Chesterfield to clinch the title

 

1 hour ago, TrickyTrotter said:

Big Dave and Big Lewis double in today's win at Chesterfield to clinch the title

 

They doubled up today to be in the squad for the B Team LFA Cup Final tonight as well that they won 1-0. 

Goal from Daeshon Lawrence as well. 

 

A lesson in those comments for Evatt and the first team.

Learn to win games of football. 

Nice one JD.

11 hours ago, Cheese said:

 

 

Really top fella aint he, speaks well and with so much passion. Love it.

He was great with my lad when he was in with them too.

On 03/05/2025 at 18:03, Krimzon said:

One more game for the kids apparently ...they play the winners of the southern section for national champions or something. 

 

How come it's at the Reebok?

8 minutes ago, gonzo said:

How come it's at the Reebok?

I just think with the season over and it being a big game in the context of their season, it’s a big occasion for them. 

Free entry too. Fair play to the ckub

.. or do you mean here rather than Luton? .. I’ve not a clue 🤣

Edited May 7, 20251 yr by desperado

Shame about the kick off time. I probably would've took my lad if it was outside school hours.