LeroysBoots 12:21 Tue Sep 15
Reece Oxford
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One of the downsides of us now having a really strong bench means the chances for game time for Reece Oxford are more limited.
So, do we send the lad out on loan, if we can that is, or do we keep him in the U21 squad ?
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Coffee
12:24 Tue Sep 15
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No, not out on loan. The purpose of having a strong squad is...
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Hearney
12:25 Tue Sep 15
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He will get chances in cup games and maybe the odd league game. It's a long old season.
Even if he's training with the likes of Song, Noble & Payet, he will improve.
A loan move next season and then he'll be ready.
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Eddie B
12:26 Tue Sep 15
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He's still only 16, remember.
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Rossal
12:26 Tue Sep 15
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He is 16
Playing him regularly in the 21's will not harm him
Not many football league clubs will take on a 16 year old i'd imagine
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smartkev
12:28 Tue Sep 15
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A 16-year-old who had £42m in his pocket at Arsenal?
I think they would.
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LeroysBoots
12:28 Tue Sep 15
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Fair enough
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Alex V
12:30 Tue Sep 15
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Good topic.
Clearly the majority of fans on here just want to see big signings and a packed squad of senior professionals. I have no problem with that view.
Personally I want to see youth on the bench and at the right time in the team itself. Some fans seemed to hate it, but I loved seeing so much young talent on there at Liverpool, and a bunch of those players will have very mixed feelings right now I would guess. Happiness for the club doing well, sadness that their chances look extremely limited right now.
On the bench I'd like to see three senior subs, the sort of players you call upon to change a game. The other three I'd like to see young players.
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Grumpster
12:31 Tue Sep 15
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Ogbonna will miss a few weeks with his hamstring, so it's occasions like this where he'll be back on the bench no doubt.
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Sven Roeder
12:39 Tue Sep 15
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He is 16
If he gets 5 first team games we are probably having problems.
Being around the squad and learning at u21 level is best for him now. Maybe playing against Leicester in the League Cup or being on the bench there.
Id be thinking about a loan next season depending how he is developing.
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Pancho
12:40 Tue Sep 15
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Man City sniffing around for him if the rumours are to be believed.
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Sven Roeder
12:43 Tue Sep 15
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I don't think young players need to be on the bench every week. Though I do like to see one on there.
The bench at Liverpool was excessive though shown by the 4 players we brought in on deadline day.
Sitting on the bench for someone like Oxford or Cullen hopefully makes them hungry for more.
And encouraged by it to work harder and harder to make the next step.
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Rossal
12:43 Tue Sep 15
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smartkev 12:28 Tue Sep 15
16 year old playing CDM in the football league. Unlikely
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the exile
12:43 Tue Sep 15
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Totally agree, Alex. In some games if we're 2 - 0 up with 5 or 10 minutes to go it's a great opportunity to give young players a taste. It may not be much but it's better than nothing. The only drawback is that if senior players like Collins or Zarate are fit but not even on the bench, it doesn't do much for their confidence or morale.
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Mr Polite
12:44 Tue Sep 15
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Was talking about this last night.
Part of me loved the bench in the Liverpool game, great to see so many youngsters involved in the match day.
However it was also great to see how strong the bench was yesterday - stronger than I can ever remember.
The answer is it would be nice to see a balance.
Would have been happier to see say Oxford on the bench over Collins for instance.
The important thing however is that if they do make the bench and the game situation lends itself to it, they also need to be given a chance.
In my mind as a general that means if we're more than 1 goal down or more than 1 goal up with 5-10 mins to go then i'd be happier seeing youngsters given a chance over a senior/older player.
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Rossal
12:48 Tue Sep 15
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Its a hard balance to find
For me Oxford instead of Collins makes our bench weaker which seems silly to do. The first team should always be as strong as possible whether that be a 16 year old or a 32 year old.
Leicester in the cup can be his chance. Got to remember he is only 16.
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Alex V
1:06 Tue Sep 15
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I think the rules should change, so bigger benches are allowed. Would really help young players.
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Mr Polite
1:07 Tue Sep 15
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how would that help V?
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boltkunt
1:09 Tue Sep 15
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A loan move to league 1 or two would do him good in my opinion.
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Honest Hammer
1:10 Tue Sep 15
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They've already increased the size of the bench to try and encourage more young players.
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Alex V
1:11 Tue Sep 15
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Well you could name the senior subs and young players at the same time. And then the tough spots you go for senior players, when comfortable you blood a youngster.
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