Developement squad finish Champions.

[Portvalefan]

Ye isn't he from Sierra leone? it is a shame we fighting to stay in the league or else I would say give some of the younger lads a run out in the 1st team but it would be huge risk to do it now.

 

I think he is from there or somewhere around there

[colin]

Yes thère is, jon kapend caught the eye, but the one that as got the real class, speed and pin point centres from the wing and in to the box, is our number 7, can't think of his name hadn't got a team sheet.

 

you mean enoch andoh?

[the_tench]

you mean enoch andoh?

 

He's looked really good whenever I've seen him, he's already earned the nickname " andoh " 😁

[ELDERBEZZA]

Congratulations to all concerned.Really nice to read something positive coming from club at last:clap:

[PVFC Billy]

My 10 year old went and said it was better than watching the first team? Well done lads hopefully we will see some of you being given a chance in the first team next season.

[billbee33]

you mean enoch andoh?

 

Yes Colin, that's the lad, Rob Page Should now bring him in from the cold, and have him training with the first team, along with Jon Kapend.

[carl]

Man Utd had a Youth champion set up then the next season introduced those players-

 

Scholes, Beckham, Neville etc

 

Vale need to do the same. get rid of the deadwood and get the kids in.

[kevin_struggles]

Well done young vale, lets hope we can keep hold of the best of them.

 

Of course it will only be of value if some of them make it into the first team so lets see.

[TheSage]

I agree.

 

You can't just throw these lads into the first team. Most of them are not good enough and several will be let go in a few weeks time.

Leave it up to the manager to judge. You can ruin them completely if you're not careful. The gulf is huge.

 

But it's nice to see some sunlight in this gloomy season.

[Santa]

Well done to the Development Squad.

 

It's testament to the amount of money that Norman has invested out of the first team playing budget that we've got the best reserve team in the league.

[Seamus O'Wye]

"It's testament to the amount of money that Norman has invested out of the first team playing budget that we've got the best reserve team in the league." (Santa)

 

That is true, though I suspect many would rather have a better 1st team and a 'crapper' reserve team !!

The value of a reserve team is shown 1) when players can come in for injured/suspended 1st teamers, and play well enough so that the standard does not noticeably drop, and 2) by the number of young players who later become 1st team regulars.

If these happen, then Smurf will know he is getting some value for his money.

[BIRCHES HEAD WHITES]

well done to the development squad lads , hopefully some of that winning mentality will rub off on the first team .

[Bea Smith]

Five nil thrashing of the Shrews, Superb football by the Vale youngsters, some real talent among them.

 

How about a lap of honour from the players and those associated with coaching / picking etc. of this team before the home match against Preston or even the Fleetwood game?

 

It may not seem an important honour to win, but credit is due and this would be a nice way to celebrate a modest but very welcome achievement.

[Aussie Rules]

How about a lap of honour from the players and those associated with coaching / picking etc. of this team before the home match against Preston or even the Fleetwood game?

 

It may not seem an important honour to win, but credit is due and this would be a nice way to celebrate a modest but very welcome achievement.

 

That's a good idea mon ami

[billbee33]

How about a lap of honour from the players and those associated with coaching / picking etc. of this team before the home match against Preston or even the Fleetwood game?

 

It may not seem an important honour to win, but credit is due and this would be a nice way to celebrate a modest but very welcome achievement.

 

Yes a very good idea, it would be nice to see it, the last day of the season at half time.