Agyei on the bench

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:05 pm

Must be impressing Dyche in training.

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:15 pm

Not likely. Who else could he pick to make up the numbers

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:18 pm

I think if he was really impressing, he might have come on as sub for Gray against Lincoln.

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:22 pm

Who would be next? Jackson? Limb ?

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:34 pm

For the second game now we are down to just 17 fit and available senior players to pick from

Goody1975 · Post by **Goody1975** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:36 pm

mkmel wrote:For the second game now we are down to just 17 fit and available senior players to pick from

Should be two back next week and another possibly the week after.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:44 pm

Yes Hendrick definitely back for next week and Defour hopefully but I would guess Gudmundsson will be another 2 or 3 weeks.

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:44 pm

Pope, Hendricks, Defour, Gudmondsson, Marney, Kevin Long out. That's a 23 man squad when all available. Big enough, I think.

We can only play 14, after all. 17 available is enough.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:49 pm

dsr wrote:Pope, Hendricks, Defour, Gudmondsson, Marney, Kevin Long out. That's a 23 man squad when all available. Big enough, I think.

We can only play 14, after all. 17 available is enough.

If the quality is of the required level. It's fair to say that our bench doesn't look great today, should we need to change things.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:03 pm

Whats wrong with Pope?

Has anything been said?

cutsy123 · Post by **cutsy123** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:06 pm

Id give him last 15 mins

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:53 pm

He'll come on and score the winner

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:15 pm

Maybe the same next week too. Hendrick back in, Barnes out.
Agyei will certainly be on the bench as our only striker sub now

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:40 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Whats wrong with Pope?

Has anything been said?

Injured

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:40 pm

Excited by this. We didn't sign a 4th striker after Bamford so dyche clearly has faith in how he's developed and prepared to throw him on.

From what I've seen, admittedly not a great deal, he does look like a potential regular top flight striker with plenty of pace and power.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:27 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Whats wrong with Pope?

Has anything been said?

Turned his ankle over in training prior to the Lincoln game.

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:03 pm

Walt wrote:Excited by this. We didn't sign a 4th striker after Bamford so dyche clearly has faith in how he's developed and prepared to throw him on.

From what I've seen, admittedly not a great deal, he does look like a potential regular top flight striker with plenty of pace and power.

Oh come on, he didn't even get "thrown on" v Lincoln, absolutely no chance we'll see him in a PL game anytime soon. He's on the bench simply because otherwise we wouldn't have the full complement, simple maths.

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:44 pm

I'd be very surprised if he isn't on the bench at Swansea. If there is absolutely no intention using him under any circumstances then why even name him in the 18 simply to fill your allocation of subs.

To say no chance when we are down to 2 main strikers in our next match is quite a prediction.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:48 pm

Dyche has already given O'Neil a chance this season, can't see why he wouldn't do the same for Agyei

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:54 pm

Walt wrote:I'd be very surprised if he isn't on the bench at Swansea. If there is absolutely no intention using him under any circumstances then why even name him in the 18 simply to fill your allocation of subs.

To say no chance when we are down to 2 main strikers in our next match is quite a prediction.

I think it's quite prudent to ensure you fill your allocation of subs.
I doubt when we name a reserve keeper on the bench each week there is any expectation or intention to bring them on during the game

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:55 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:Dyche has already given O'Neil a chance this season, can't see why he wouldn't do the same for Agyei

Exactly what I was thinking.

At some point young players need a chance if Dyche thinks they are good enough. I accept our numbers have played a part in accelerating this for Agyei but he can't contribute any less than Bamford did.

Smallpaul · Post by **Smallpaul** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:58 pm

Imagine him telling his loved one's that he's on the bench for a Premier league game & they all said yea only because everybody else is injured or suspended.

Good on him i say, congrats.

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:02 pm

Burnleyareback2 wrote:I think it's quite prudent to ensure you fill your allocation of subs.
I doubt when we name a reserve keeper on the bench each week there is any expectation or intention to bring them on during the game

The comment was no chance we will see him play in the PL anytime soon. I very much doubt we are putting players on there simply to fluff up numbers so we have 18. Even if they are on there earlier in their development due to shortages there is a chance we'll see them used.

I'm not in any way suggesting Agyei is suddenly the next big thing or some sort of saviour. I just find it exciting we are starting to see a couple of players progressing in our system. Let's face it we've hardly had a conveyor belt.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:06 pm

Agree having him around the first team (believe he travelled with squad to City away as well) can only mean Dyche rates him. Fingers crossed he makes an impact when given his chance.

No Ney Never · Post by **No Ney Never** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:08 pm

Good experience to be around the first team and involved in the match day squad. All part of the long process of progression. He won't be overawed by the environment when he does eventually make the step up,allowing him to concentrate on his game.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:13 pm

The game against Swansea could be his debut with only 2 recongnised first team strikers.

Got to wish the lad well. He certainly seems happy with being selected in the squad on twitter.

Hope he gets a chance and makes an impact

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:17 pm

I struggle with people's opinion and mindset when it is geared towards writing something or someone off before they've even been given a chance.

I have to conclude these types of people would take some perverse satisfaction in seeing us fail.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:51 pm

For a youth team player to be anywhere near the first team is a huge reward. Dyche doesn't hand these things out to anyone.

Edited : 2nd bottle of wine was a mistake last night

pureclaret · Post by **pureclaret** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:56 pm

He may now move up pecking order with Barnes susspended

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:38 am

I love it when young players make the bench even if only a rare combination of injuries or scoring might see dyche risk bringing them on
Also helps us sign new ones when they see they get a chance
If we get mathematically safe no reason why they can't get gametime

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 1:15 pm

Garnerssoap wrote:I love it when young players make the bench even if only a rare combination of injuries or scoring might see dyche risk bringing them on
Also helps us sign new ones when they see they get a chance
If we get mathematically safe no reason why they can't get gametime

I don't disagree with giving young players a chance, particularly if we're confirmed as safe. However I have read that we get more money the higher we finish, even if it's just a difference of a few places. So we'll want to finish as high as possible I'm sure. This might limit the chances a young lad like Agyei gets but it's great experience for him to be in and around it.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:13 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Whats wrong with Pope?

Has anything been said?

Injured in training a week last Friday, otherwise he would have played against Lincoln.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:14 pm

IndigoLake wrote:However I have read that we get more money the higher we finish, even if it's just a difference of a few places.

It's around £2 million per place.

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