02 May 2026 13:06:01
I'd really like to see us properly lean into a couple of the young lads rather than just hearing paper talk about them.
For me, Harrison Armstrong has already shown enough to be around the first-team regularly. He looks composed, does the simple things right, and doesn't seem fazed at all. Feels like the kind of player who could quietly grow into a proper Premier League midfielder if we back him.
Same with Braiden Graham, goals are goals at any level, and he's clearly got that natural striker instinct. I'm not saying throw him in as first choice, but give him minutes, especially if we're struggling for a goal.
You never know unless you actually play him.
The one I'm most curious about though is Justin Clarke. I'd love to see him given a proper look, even if it's just early cup games or coming off the bench. He's got that bit of directness we sometimes lack. Then if it looks like he's not quite ready yet, send him out on loan in January and let him get proper minutes.
Feels like we've been crying out for a pathway for years, and now we've actually got a few knocking on the door. Would just be nice to see us commit to it a bit more instead of always trying to play the "experienced" players/favourites.
03 May 2026 11:53:32
'You don't win anything with kids.'
03 May 2026 13:40:33
Moyes will never pick kids. He has no interest in developing them for the next manager in a couple of years time. That's why he's going to stick with what we have such as McNeil, Keane, Tarks, Myky and Gueye over the likes of Rhol, Anzu, Dibling and Iroegbunum etc.