2025/26 Harrison Armstrong


Clarky cat said:
He’d be behind Garner, Tim and Alcaraz and I’m not seeing him get minutes instead of Rohl. When KDH comes back Armstrong would be in the soft play area with the rest of the kids on the bench waiting for his parents to come and collect him.
He has lots of time on his side and is doing really well where he is, getting loads of minutes and experience in men’s football
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Tim and Alcarax have had some shocking performances, so I think Armstrong would get plenty of minutes. Also Preston tend to play long ball, I think
Armstrong would excel alongside Grealish, ndiaye and KDH. The kid is extremely talented and got a very good brain for 18.

Edit:- long term he will be on another level to Tim and Alcaraz
 
Clarky cat said:
He’d be behind Garner, Tim and Alcaraz and I’m not seeing him get minutes instead of Rohl. When KDH comes back Armstrong would be in the soft play area with the rest of the kids on the bench waiting for his parents to come and collect him.
He has lots of time on his side and is doing really well where he is, getting loads of minutes and experience in men’s football
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Nah not at the start of next season. Hes got far more upside than Tim, Alcaraz & Rohl. For a start he can play a pass which none of them can. I’d be using him alongside KDH and giving him 15/20 starts. He’s going to be a top player imho.
 

jazzy said:
I agree that he can move and progress the ball well.and press but I think he's equally good if not better as a sitter
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I think you'd be missing so many of his best qualities - energy, running with the ball - and relying on two of his less developed qualities in passing and defensive positioning. At the top level anyway that's asking a lot from an 18 year old!

Not saying I don't see it in his future though :)
 
hetion said:
I think you'd be missing so many of his best qualities - energy, running with the ball - and relying on two of his less developed qualities in passing and defensive positioning. At the top level anyway that's asking a lot from an 18 year old!

Not saying I don't see it in his future though :)
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And there in lies the problem. I’ve heard he’s doing well on loan but not hearing about goals and assists galore, or even how he’s ripping teams up through his direct running.
I’m not for one second being negative about him, he’s 18 and learning but this is exactly why there’s such a risk about bringing him back vs leaving him on loan.
Unfortunately unless you are a top 6 team who can bring a player on when cruising for the last 20 mins or giving the occasional game surrounded by top players then the gamble is often too great in the PL.
We also know the pressure that young players feel at their home clubs and the speed at which expectation vs goodwill falls away.
Fingers crossed he fulfils his potential at Everton, regardless of whether it’s this or next season.
 

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