Page 1 of 1
Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:53 pm
by wewantourdarbyback
Only slightly diamonds related, but a few of our youngsters have disappeared there over the last few years.
Apparently the administrator is to release a large number of their youngsters.Could flood the market with some decent (and rubbish) youngsters.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 50,00.html
Re: Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:36 pm
by Jemfy
It does affect us, quite negatively I suspect, as I guess Paris Cowan-Hall is one of those likely to be released, and I am sure we had a sell on clause on him that we would have hoped to cash in on at some point.
Still if he came from round this way someone could pass on a phone number to JE...
Re: Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:10 pm
by real diamond
Paris played for the Pompey 1st team the other night in a friendly, this may suggest he will be staying and is in the managers plans
Re: Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:21 pm
by Jemfy
real diamond wrote:Paris played for the Pompey 1st team the other night in a friendly, this may suggest he will be staying and is in the managers plans
I was unaware of that. I would suggest it might have been an effective trial for the season. Hopefully he will be one of the players that gets a chance to shine as they rely on cheaper talents this season.
Re: Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:05 pm
by Oundle Diamond #2
real diamond wrote:Paris played for the Pompey 1st team the other night in a friendly, this may suggest he will be staying and is in the managers plans
He got me released from Diamonds when I was 11 when he trialled and I was right back. He was amazing back in the day, looked a sure bet to be a pro!
Re: Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:44 pm
by Mad Dog
If he's still there and one of the ones released, Callum Reynolds might be a shout if we want another CB.
Re: Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:58 pm
by Oundle Diamond #2
Mad Dog wrote:If he's still there and one of the ones released, Callum Reynolds might be a shout if we want another CB.
Didnt he come on loan to Luton last year and converted to a striker?!
Re: Portsmouth Academy
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:26 pm
by davealbon
Oundle Diamond #2 wrote:Mad Dog wrote:If he's still there and one of the ones released, Callum Reynolds might be a shout if we want another CB.
Didnt he come on loan to Luton last year and converted to a striker?!
He was certainly on loan at Luton for a while last season, but I don't think they converted him to a striker! :?