useless Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 'The 16-year-old has all but confirmed his arrival at the club via his personal Instagram page – sharing stories from his friends offering congratulations about his impending move. A look at his social media will also tell you that Ruben is sponsored by Puma at his young age – perhaps showcasing the talent that he has.' UNDER A GASLIT LAMP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Ruben Shakpoke scored 11 goals in a game against Watford. No mean feat at any level, that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, Villarocker said: Ruben Shakpoke scored 11 goals in a game against Watford. No mean feat at any level, that. Unless you're playing for Man City against them at adult level, then it's a bit 'what were you at for the rest of the game?' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 23, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Villarocker said: Ruben Shakpoke scored 11 goals in a game against Watford. No mean feat at any level, that. I've not seen him play but he is supposed to be very highly rated, so good to see us targeting the best young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: I've not seen him play but he is supposed to be very highly rated, so good to see us targeting the best young players. Totally agree mate. It seems they've really got an eye for youth players they think have talent and hope to make into much better footballers. It will be interesting to see how many of them make the step up to the first team in 4 or 5 years' time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 23, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, Villarocker said: Totally agree mate. It seems they've really got an eye for youth players they think have talent and hope to make into much better footballers. It will be interesting to see how many of them make the step up to the first team in 4 or 5 years' time. I'd imagine it is all Harrison, he will know the best young players out there from his time at WBA and now he has been given the means to go and get them. He must be like a kid in a sweet shop at the moment. The other thing is the more of these young players we sign the easier I think it will be to land the next ones, but getting a few through to the first team will be crucial for that and the investment to continue you would think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, TrentVilla said: I'd imagine it is all Harrison, he will know the best young players out there from his time at WBA and now he has been given the means to go and get them. He must be like a kid in a sweet shop at the moment. The other thing is the more of these young players we sign the easier I think it will be to land the next ones, but getting a few through to the first team will be crucial for that and the investment to continue you would think. It does seem that way, it didn't take long for Louie Barry to come back home. I guess they've told Harrison he can pretty much get who he wants so the pressure is on him to deliver the right players. He must be loving that job right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 23, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Villarocker said: It does seem that way, it didn't take long for Louie Barry to come back home. I guess they've told Harrison he can pretty much get who he wants so the pressure is on him to deliver the right players. He must be loving that job right now. Barry was entirely down to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2020 It's going to be fascinating following the young uns this season! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2020 It’ll be interesting to see how these players react next season. There seems to be a lot of attention on our youth recruitment, with some of the best in the country coming in, there will be a pressure and expectation attached to that. It’ll be a really good test for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoker Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Is it correct that money spent on the academy/signing youth players doesn’t count towards FFP? If so, we can spend whatever it takes to bring the best young players to the club. Can’t wait to see what our academy produces in the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Think the Lange appointment was also with a big eye on the Academy and bringing in young talents from oversees. First time since the Moore brothers I've had any interest in the Academy. Very excited to monitor their progress and hopefully a few of them can make the step-up to the first team in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Ruben Shakpoke is better than Louie Barry, Superstar in the making Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 This is what Birch tweeted back in July... Yet he played yesto, maybe we let him play to help him keep his fitness up, unless the club changed their mind for some reason and decided to keep him on, although he'll be twenty in a couple of months so getting to the age where he'll be considered too old for our U23s, transfermarkt have him down as without a club. We play Sunderland on September 8th in the EFL Trophy so will be interesting to see what kind of team we play in that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 23, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2020 7 hours ago, thejoker said: Is it correct that money spent on the academy/signing youth players doesn’t count towards FFP? If so, we can spend whatever it takes to bring the best young players to the club. Can’t wait to see what our academy produces in the next couple of years. Yes that is correct but would assume there are conditions/limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) I think we might’ve signed Ruben Shakpoke from Norwich City, Ben Chrisene has posted something on his Instagram. I watched it but then forgot what I watched and now I can’t find it. Shakpoke looks class, almost like a human battering ram Edited August 23, 2020 by sir_gary_cahill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Chrisene posted a picture of Shakpoke in Birmingham, Shakpoke put it on his instagram as well, he's also been posting images of people congratulating him on his move to Villa all day as well. He and Chrisene know each other from England duty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa_Stateside Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) here is some footage Shakpoke https://twitter.com/thesecretscout_/status/1297544469592580097?s=21 Edited August 24, 2020 by Villa_Stateside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 We're putting one hell of a team together for the future. Finally, using brains and financial brawn. If we can be the place to be for the best youth, it will mean we can develop our own first team and use big money to fill the gaps with top players instead of a number of average ones. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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