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Miles Leaburn - Signs New 3 Year Contract (p77)

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  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,953
    A fully fit Miles Leaburn for a season…. Paired with Ahadme, Godden, Kanu and Chuks for 5 mins a game is much stronger than last season.

    i know it’s a cliche but Miles really will be like a new signing 
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,964
    It's just potential atm and for me once again his performances to date don't match the plaudits. 

    Last season he was not an effective target man. He consistently failed to hold the ball up and as a result was shunted out to the right wing. 

    He has bulked up considerably since then and may be more effective in that role. But atm it is just potential, albeit a very exciting prospect.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,632
    Miles also is unlikely to be available for selection until October. 
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,420
    Miles also is unlikely to be available for selection until October. 
    Has that been confirmed anywhere? I’m not convinced it’s anything more than a rumour.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,632
    Scoham said:
    Miles also is unlikely to be available for selection until October. 
    Has that been confirmed anywhere? I’m not convinced it’s anything more than a rumour.
    I think the hope is that he’s back in full training in September so I’m guessing available in October 
  • arny23394
    arny23394 Posts: 1,180
    Miles also is unlikely to be available for selection until October. 
    Has that been confirmed? They initially said he’d be out for 4-5 months, even for our medical team 10 months seems crazy. 
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,232
    edited July 2024
    He's a brilliant all round striker - the strength and physicality to hold up the ball, great finisher, the pace to play wide in a 3 if required, very technical. Once fit i can see him being in high demand!

    You are correct but 3 big injuries in just 2 seasons has stopped him being consistent and he was being bossed in some games by average League 1 CB's.
    His ceiling is high ( needs to be Sam !) and I wish him one injury free season where he is our star player and we get 5 million + add ons from a Premier club and we reinvest the amount in the team.

    That's the best scenario possible but lots of ifs and buts in that.
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,782
    edited July 2024
    He's a brilliant all round striker - the strength and physicality to hold up the ball, great finisher, the pace to play wide in a 3 if required, very technical. Once fit i can see him being in high demand!

    You are correct but 3 big injuries in just 2 seasons has stopped him being consistent and he was being bossed in some games by average League 1 CB's.
    His ceiling is high ( needs to be Sam !) and I wish him one injury full season where he is our star player and we get 5 million + add ons from a Premier club and we reinvest the amount in the team.

    That's the best scenario possible but lots of ifs and buts in that.
    Are you sure about that?
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,828
    If he can play a full season I think he has the ability to get 25+ in the league alone, I think he will be one of the biggest beneficiaries from Jones management, just imperative we get him on a new deal ASAP so we are not in a tricky situation come January 

    he certainly fits the bill as an NJ type of striker it seems
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,232
    He's a brilliant all round striker - the strength and physicality to hold up the ball, great finisher, the pace to play wide in a 3 if required, very technical. Once fit i can see him being in high demand!

    You are correct but 3 big injuries in just 2 seasons has stopped him being consistent and he was being bossed in some games by average League 1 CB's.
    His ceiling is high ( needs to be Sam !) and I wish him one injury full season where he is our star player and we get 5 million + add ons from a Premier club and we reinvest the amount in the team.

    That's the best scenario possible but lots of ifs and buts in that.
    Are you sure about that?

    'Injury full' edited to 'injury free' but I hope that wasn't a Freudian slip !

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  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,280
    NJ on the SLP pod says that he's integrated back into training with the first team. Obviously doesn't mean he's available yet but suggests he will be before the October date that's been floated
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,418
    A fully fit Miles Leaburn for a season…. Paired with Ahadme, Godden, Kanu and Chuks for 5 mins a game is much stronger than last season.

    i know it’s a cliche but Miles really will be like a new signing 
     Assuming he can re-find his pre-injury form.
  • BalladMan
    BalladMan Posts: 1,120
    Miles came and met the kids at Sparrows Lane football camps yesterday.  My son said he was very approachable and kind.  Only a couple of key take-aways shared
    1. Still '2 months' until he is playing again (October seems spot on as discussed before)
    2. He wants to get Charlton promoted and thinks that they will this year.  His dream club to play for if not at Charlton would be Arsenal, who he supported growing up.
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,813
    He’s fit when he’s fit, and if him and most importantly Will Abbott think that’s October, then so be it, awful injury, that needs the right management 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,280
    @Swisdom do you have any idea if a contract has been mentioned? Can see why Miles would be reticent to sign one but would love even a years extension so we can get a fee in the summer as other players have done in the past
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,743
    I don't believe most of what we are told about injuries but haven't we been told that given his age we are trying to do this right which precludes rushing him back.
  • BalladMan
    BalladMan Posts: 1,120
    I don't believe most of what we are told about injuries but haven't we been told that given his age we are trying to do this right which precludes rushing him back.
    When the person themselves says 2 months until he is playing again, I have to believe it.  I know he might be managing expectations, but I doubt he is going to lie to 30 kids sitting in front of him, he does not seem that type of person.  

    It appears (at last) we are 
    1. Keeping our business to ourselves and do not have leaks all over the club as in recent years
    2. Treating our asset (Leaburn) well for the best chance of a successful career.  

    Just need to extend that contract now...... 
  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,579
    edited August 2024
    The club need to ease him back in, as they are doing. You can mend the physical damage of an injury to an extent but what we don't know is the psychological damage having major injuries over two seasons and that has to be worked on.

    Also, I remember Carl Tiler saying on returning from long term injuries that your muscles need to readjust to being an active athlete again and this can take time even after playing again, meaning you are susceptible to other injuries.


  • paulsturgess
    paulsturgess Posts: 3,827
    When does his contract run til?

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  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,342
    When does his contract run til?
    It's not ready to start running yet. Probably six more weeks in the gym, building up its muscles, and then only some light running after that. 
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,285
    edited August 2024
    When does his contract run til?
    End of this season. Tough one for both sides. We won’t want to commit for a long contract that pays top dollar to find him sitting injured for 2-3 years; he won’t want to let his current deal run down with his injury record I suspect but equally won’t want to accept a low ball offer.
    I hope he is tied up soon. Maybe an extra year or two works for both sides as shorter but gives both some protection.

    Z Mitchell, Small and L Jones contracts all expire this coming summer too and need extending urgently.
  • sm
    sm Posts: 2,960
    BalladMan said:
    I don't believe most of what we are told about injuries but haven't we been told that given his age we are trying to do this right which precludes rushing him back.
    When the person themselves says 2 months until he is playing again, I have to believe it.  I know he might be managing expectations, but I doubt he is going to lie to 30 kids sitting in front of him, he does not seem that type of person.  

    It appears (at last) we are 
    1. Keeping our business to ourselves and do not have leaks all over the club as in recent years
    2. Treating our asset (Leaburn) well for the best chance of a successful career.  

    Just need to extend that contract now...... 
    Need to see how he has recovered from injury first. The game is full of players who experienced a serious injury when young and were never the same when they returned.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,903
    sm said:
    BalladMan said:
    I don't believe most of what we are told about injuries but haven't we been told that given his age we are trying to do this right which precludes rushing him back.
    When the person themselves says 2 months until he is playing again, I have to believe it.  I know he might be managing expectations, but I doubt he is going to lie to 30 kids sitting in front of him, he does not seem that type of person.  

    It appears (at last) we are 
    1. Keeping our business to ourselves and do not have leaks all over the club as in recent years
    2. Treating our asset (Leaburn) well for the best chance of a successful career.  

    Just need to extend that contract now...... 
    Need to see how he has recovered from injury first. The game is full of players who experienced a serious injury when young and were never the same when they returned.

    Miles isn't a lightning fast striker, where his speed is what makes him lethal, and an injury slowing him down would take away 50% of his game 

    His control and height will give him a very good career 
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    sm said:
    BalladMan said:
    I don't believe most of what we are told about injuries but haven't we been told that given his age we are trying to do this right which precludes rushing him back.
    When the person themselves says 2 months until he is playing again, I have to believe it.  I know he might be managing expectations, but I doubt he is going to lie to 30 kids sitting in front of him, he does not seem that type of person.  

    It appears (at last) we are 
    1. Keeping our business to ourselves and do not have leaks all over the club as in recent years
    2. Treating our asset (Leaburn) well for the best chance of a successful career.  

    Just need to extend that contract now...... 
    Need to see how he has recovered from injury first. The game is full of players who experienced a serious injury when young and were never the same when they returned.

    Miles isn't a lightning fast striker, where his speed is what makes him lethal, and an injury slowing him down would take away 50% of his game 

    His control and height will give him a very good career 
    Miles is actually meant to be our quickest player.  Whilst he doesn't have the 5-yard acceleration of Tyreece - once he's up to speed he's very very fast with that gigantic stride
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,420
    Great news and not surprised to hear NJ rates him highly, he’s the one striker we have who could be the nine or the runner as NJ calls them in that article.
  • NabySarr
    NabySarr Posts: 4,305
    Scoham said:
    Great news and not surprised to hear NJ rates him highly, he’s the one striker we have who could be the nine or the runner as NJ calls them in that article.
    Not surprised at all. Leaburn is the perfect Jones striker. He presses well from the front, quick enough to run in behind, big and strong, and then obviously he’s got the technical quality that is rare for someone that size 
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 5,989
    If he has a good run in the first team he might fulfil every Charlton academy graduates dream of playing for Burnley.