01 Feb 2016 03:51:44
Hi ed001,

Who among the youngsters who played in the match against west ham impressed you the most?
Do you see any of them being here for the long term?

Appreciate your efforts.

{Ed001's Note - Brannagan was the one who impressed me the most, he was very good in open play and delivered the best dead balls I have seen in years from a Liverpool player. We have been crying out for some good delivery from them, so his ability could be very useful. It is really up to them, but I do expect the likes of Ibe, Brannagan, Stewart and Smith I expect to have a couple of years yet to impress and force their way into the side.}

1.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 04:21:14
What do you think of Ojo ed. He has looked great recently. I think he could be better then Ibe if given the chance.

{Ed001's Note - Ibe was doing exactly the same when he was breaking through as well. They are both of a similar potential, they both need careful nurturing and Ojo will suffer a similar slump in the future. Every player has down moments, even Messi has had poor seasons. Maradona struggled at times too when he was younger. We need to stop giving up on a youngster because they hit a wall in their development and give them time and good coaching to help them through it. Ojo, like Ibe, can be as good as he wants to be, it is really up to the club to get the most from their obvious talent.}

2.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 06:07:40
Wow. Such a positive response from Ed001 regarding Brannagan. I remember you didn't look really impressed towards Brannagan a couple of weeks ago.

{Ed001's Note - I wasn't then, he just did enough that time to deserve another shot, but not enough to stand out. This weekend he delivered quality from set pieces and played some nice passes which made him stand out. We just need to get players attacking the balls played in now.}

3.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 08:04:16
Players that can shoot would be nice too.

4.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 08:32:56
Have to agree with ed there. I would say that I think Teixera probably isn't going to progress further with us. He hasn't really stood out in the recent games for us, not as much as you would want him to. Maybe if he was a couple years younger, but he's 23 now. I feel sorry for him. His past couple years have been badly mismanaged. I do think the best for him is to get himself a team where he is going to get regular play. He just isn't going to get that with us now, and neither should he.

{Ed001's Note - you do not agree with me if you think that. Teixeira has massive potential yet to be unlocked, he just needs to make up time form his injuries. 23 is not done or even close to it. He just needs to play now.}

5.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 08:46:27
I agree with your previous comments, none of which mention Teixera. As it happens, I also think he has potential and I also think 23 is not "done". I just don't see how he is going to be able to force his way through into consistant first team reckoning. I really wanted him to show more in his recent first team forays and he just hasn't for one reason or another. I feel he has done well, but not enough to push his way in.

{Ed001's Note - got you, I disagree, I think he has shown enough to deserve more chances.}

6.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 08:58:58
Teixeira seems to score or assist almost every time he plays for the 1st team (pre-season included) .

{Ed001's Note - he was Brighton's second highest scorer last season.}

7.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 06:32:33
Stewart was outstanding to me. That was the first time I saw a composed deep midfielder. absolute quality on the ball. There was an instance when he receive the ball from
The center back and turn it around and move forward. Brilliant. All he need to raise his passing skills. He would need to pick the players ahead of him.
Reading of the game.

8.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 11:37:33
I think it's hard for Ojo as ibe isn't a guaranteed starter, and needs playing to develop, as, obviously does Ojo. But playing in the same position, so basically one of two places in the team, which coutinho will occupy too, it'll be hard to give him time to impress.
Branagan and Stewart are capable of playing with say hendo and Lucas/ can in league games, this will give them the best experience, I've been very impressed with Stewart, especially as no one was talking about Him barely at all before the Exeter game.

9.) 01 Feb 2016
01 Feb 2016 15:30:08
i think you could put ibe, ojo on either wing. I think Ojo looks a little technically better.

I think both lads are quality. Ibe gets unfair stick i think at times, people forget he's still only 20.

for 20 i think he's doing pretty well. especially considering last season he was played mainly as a wingback.

he can shoot with both feet. I think that is down to JK though, he's looked better on his left in recent weeks. and also is harder to defend as in the past he used to go outside all the time but drifts in a lot more now!

Can't wait to see Ojo start a game though. Thought he looked good coming on against the hammers and the goal against exeter was class!