Schoolboy revolution is breathing new life into Arsenal U18 squad
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Many years ago, especially around the time when Jack Wilshere was stepping up to the U18s, playing lots of schoolboys at that level was a regular occurrence for Arsenal. There have been times where…
  • ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Max Dowman has shown no fear in stepping up to the U18s despite being an U14 player and it is clear to see why the midfielder is so highly regarded at the club.

    What the hell?! That’s crazy! A 13/14 year old playing with 16/17 year old. Echoes of Nwaneri. He’s definitely one to watch for the future.

    • Astrealix@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
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      6 months ago

      Yeah, Dowman has been one to watch from what I’ve heard. Sometimes this is just cuz they’re maturing physically early tho iirc, I haven’t watched nearly enough to say if that’s the case for him.