Nathan Eccleston

[BigChief]

I'm surprised you're not counting or keeping a little list.

Ah right so you've changed your mind on him eh? He's on your 'prove me wrong list' now too is he?

Your first point: not keeping count which is why I asked.

Your second: no I don't think he'll prove me wrong. I think he's not good enough but will get the self sufficient Academy some good money (half a mill to 2 mill) which is what 90% of these youngsters are supposed to be here for.

[SB]

In all fairness we can all have our opinions on players. But without seeing them day in, day out in training we can never be sure.

I remember when people were convinced Carra wouldn't make it. There are always going to be the ones who look destined to make it from an early age. And there are those who make it through hard graft.

Ecclestone could be someone who has a great spirit.

Well said

[Shaggy]

No wonder the transfer rumours about Hammill are in full flow.



The headline of the article is "Imperious Adam Hammill inspires as Barnsley run riot at Leeds"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...barnsley-leeds

Apparently he has a clause in his contract allowing him to leave in January for £500,000....and by all accounts some big-ish clubs are watching him. Sounded like a stunning performance the other night. He always had a lot of natural talent.

[Shaggy]

Your first point: not keeping count which is why I asked.

Okay then, to answer...of the first team squad I'd say Konchesky, Jones, Spearing, Poulsen....probably just the four of 'em. Plus Eccleston if you're counting him. I've gone out on a limb on those players...categorical that they're not good enough. Love to be wrong.

[Mattshark]

No future IMO, he'll end up a League One striker I think. Be great if he proves me wrong though obviously.

[danperkins]

Eccelstone won't make it IMO, hopefully we give him few games in Cup and boost his fee up and then let him go next season for decent money, good business.

[little dave hedgehog]

did you know that his father chopped his hand off?

in fact, i found a photo.

[BigChief]

Okay then, to answer...of the first team squad I'd say Konchesky, Jones, Spearing, Poulsen....probably just the four of 'em. Plus Eccleston if you're counting him. I've gone out on a limb on those players...categorical that they're not good enough. Love to be wrong.

That's fair enough, we all have lists like that I suppose. My ones only contain Ngog and Babel. The others are in the 'meh' section, or they're already good/suitable.