That’s a terrible trim Iwobi is sporting there, crime against barbers tbf.
Basically a multicoloured braided mullet.
Tbf it started with us when he got the sides shaved but at least he had braids from the top to the back of his noggin.
I...
Agree with all of that. I should have clarified and said that’s “opening day” as opposed to the long term starting 11s.
It will also be interesting to see who of the scholar class can step up, which may push some of the U21/U18 fringe players up...
I would be looking at fast tracking Olayiwola into the u21s by Christmas, he’ll need a bit of time to adapt to full time training , although he’s looked pretty fit and not lacking in endurance last season. To attract and keep star youngsters we...
Last I read, a while back, ISS had been given a ( normal for Chelsea) 6 year deal and they were bigging him up. I didn’t see him anywhere near their first team squad.
To me, this is the preferred 11 next year.
Back ups:
Morgan
Boakye
Bates
Finney
Moonan
Foster
Clarke and Akarakiri float up and down from the U18s (they weren’t world beaters at the U18s and probably are depth options at the u21 level)
Loan or...
Yeh and look how far you're having to go back.
I highly doubt you watched us in the cup last season get knocked out, with Graham in the side, and thought "none of these are a potential star" did you.