09 Jan 2018 09:09:43
Ed01

Do you think that Ben Woodburn has the capacity to be a Couthino replacement .

Does he have the attitude and talent to improve his game obviously given time and patience .

I am not an expert but I believe that this lad is special and he needs to be given a chance to stake his claim for a spot in the team .

Sometimes the best things are right in front of you but you are too busy looking elsewhere .
Thank you.

{Ed001's Note - he has the potential to be a great player, he has a good attitude and the talent, but I am not sure it would be a Coutinho replacement role. The problem is with kids of his age, they can often go through growth spurts which throw out their balance and touch for a while and so you can't rely on them to be the centrepiece of your side.

For me a good example of that is the lad at Everton, Davies. Last season he was excellent, had a good touch, passed the ball well, this season his touch is awful and his passes are going astray. To me it looks like a kid growing up and having to get used to his body all over again.

Woodburn needs a lot of patience, if we want to win things now, rather than looking 5 years down the line, then we have to bring in someone much closer to readiness, while developing him as well.}


1.) 09 Jan 2018
09 Jan 2018 10:05:34
And do you still beleive we will bring in someone ed, just seems all negative on here everyone saying we are not replacing.

{Ed001's Note - yes.}


2.) 09 Jan 2018
09 Jan 2018 10:55:07
In this month eds?

{Ed001's Note - yes.}


3.) 09 Jan 2018
09 Jan 2018 11:28:58
Thank you Ed for the prompt reply , your time and opinions are greatly appreciated .

Prices these days for players is absolutely crazy. This should now more than ever highlight the need for top quality academies therefore I am overjoyed that our club has been proactive in their investment in the academy and the subsequent move to Kirkby. This in hindsight may be our best investment yet .

{Ed001's Note - fingers crossed mate. It really should be producing more by now.}


4.) 09 Jan 2018
09 Jan 2018 12:09:10
You have jinxed it now Ed!

Red Sandman.

{Ed001's Note - it is ok the Xmas tree is still up so no jinxing anything!}