Congrats and good luck to all of them
Below are some brief biographies of next season's new scholars:
Semi Ajayi
The Dartford Grammar School student is an athletic central defender who has been at Charlton since U9 level. Semi is tall and very quick, and the Crayford native's diagonal passing from the back is influential.
Adebayo Azeez
A handful for defenders with his pace in behind, the tall striker is in his third season in the academy. From Orpington, he is athletic with a great leap and has netted for the U16s and U18s this season.
Jordan Cousins
Proud to be England U16 skipper, Jordan has been at the club since U13 level and is already a regular in the U18s. A fine all-round defender, he can play centre-back, right-back or in midfield.
Morgan Fox
Left-footed defender Fox is from South Woodham Ferrers, in Essex, and is equally at home in central defence or at left-back. He is a good ball player who loves to get forward and put in a good cross.
Bradley Goldberg
A striker with a good eye for goal and with good movement around the box, Bromley-based Bradley arrived after a successful trial in the summer. Recently sidelined by a back injury, he is the son of former Crystal Palace chairman Mark Goldberg.
Callum Harriott
Exciting winger Callum has been with the club since U9 level and is a left-footer who loves to dribble. The Norbury native has been on standby for England U16s this season and is hard-working and strong.
George Howard
Goalkeeper George is a good shot-stopper and strong communicator who works his defenders hard. Previously on the books of Arsenal, he came to Charlton at U12 level.
Bradley Jordan
A midfielder who can spray passes and burst forward into attacking areas, Bradley has played for England U16s this season. From Ashford, in Kent, he has been with the club since U9 level.
Harry Osbourne
A dependable defender who attacks the ball and reads the game well, South Norwood's Harry is another to have been with the club since U9 level. Opposition strikers have to work hard to get past him.
Joe Pigott
Joe, who joined Charlton halfway through the U15 season, is a good targetman who can score in a number of ways as well as linking the play well. From a talented sporting family, the Maidstone native has played cricket for Kent youth teams.
Jamal Willer
Enjoying his first U18 appearances in recent weeks, attacking midfielder Jamal has lovely balance and quick feet and enjoys playing in a free role. From Leytonstone, he has been at the club from U9.
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And Bradley Goldberg as well. Hope that means more friendlies v Bromley FC
We signed 6 1st year pros as well so were sorted : - )
So close...
"Fans will probably know of Jordan Cousins' achievements with England U16s, but Bradley Jordan has also represented England and Callum Harriott has been on standby this season, so they are three players considered to be among the top 24 in the country for their age."
And while playing for a unfashionable club were we know players don't get a fair chance of international honours.
I think signing 3 and 4 year olds is going a bit too far. : - )
Same article is in the Norwich programme, it also mentions four of the most promising u15s (so next seasons u16s) including Diego Poyet (Gus' son) and Toby Silva (already made an appearance for the u18s this season like Jonjo did at that age in 06/07)
Cousins the one to look out for, seen him a few times (Victory Shield for England and bits on CAFC Player), intelligent, comfortable on the ball and seems to have the right attitude. Hope we can keep him, I think if he keeps progressing as he has done he could well go pro a season early, this time next year, like Solly, Wright and Arter did.
jordan cousins havent really heard alot about him but the fact he is skipper for the england U16s is quality stands out from the group just for that
anybody know anything more about him?
Then Bradley Jordan is the son of soon to be former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan.......?
Maybe I've got it all wrong *shakes head*
;o)
I've only seen Cousins playing for the U18s and he looks like he's going places, but physically he's not going to be a first teamer for a couple of years yet.
First game v Chelsea (back in October)
Second game, in December (FA Youth Ccup at The Valley I think)
No, that our new scouting technique
Harry Osbourne - Son of Ozzie
Joe Piggot - Grandson of Lester
Diago Poyet - Son of Gus
Morgan Fox - Son of Sam
Callum Harriot - Son of Ainsley
Hopefully not to Man Utd like McGinty!
No mate he's my mates boy came through the ranks of my brothers team. My nephew is much younger only about 8 or 9 just signed for the acadamy so sadly uncle will be here ages ;-)
it's good to know we are picking up talent still!
Good to have you aboard for the long haul - maybe you could get a job as a scout!
contact the club - they would probably go and watch him or offer him a trial. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain
contact the club - they would probably go and watch him or offer him a trial. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain[/quote]
But don't build up his hopes too much. If he is going to be 5'11'' it could be a deal breaker, can't think of many keepers under 6 ft in this day and age, Deano was 6'1''. Its just effing stupid that at 9 years old kids futures are being judged. Hopefully he will get into another club and he will be the giant that he needs to be.
Kiely is 6'1 also.
Get on to the club about him, VMM. His future may or may not be as a keeper, but that is some let-down for a 9 year old