13 Nov 2015 07:49:45
It would be very interesting to hear how peoples perceptions of players might be difficult if we had no idea what their ages. We hear a lot of 'not ready' or 'past it' comments about so many people that seem to not be based on anything to do with their onfield actions, so it would be awesome (although of course impossible) to know what people thought of our squad without that knowledge.

1.) 13 Nov 2015
13 Nov 2015 08:14:56
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

{Ed001's Note - where is the forest?}

2.) 13 Nov 2015
13 Nov 2015 09:58:35
If age wasn't considered then how would youth players ever break through? Take Jordan Ibe, if he was judged solely on performance and contribution to the team he would be considered a flop. Thankfully we can clearly see potential in him so we'll suffer a few poor performances to help him develop into the player we hope he will be. Players in their mid 20s would not be afforded that luxury.

3.) 13 Nov 2015
13 Nov 2015 17:37:55
I remember an old saying. If they're good enough they're old enough.

4.) 16 Nov 2015
16 Nov 2015 08:43:36
Judgement is reserved for on field contributions. That's why certain players can play till their 36years old and keep a youngster out of the team, because they play the game better. Nothing to do with age, wages, off field actions. If you perform on the field your doing your job at an optimum and people will love you regardless.