| Jack Lankaster 21:10 - Jun 27 with 5012 views | Vic |
Many of us really wanted him to work out here and we’re disappointed when he was let go. Was it just injuries, or was he like to many not as good as we thought?
It’s incredible that just 3 years after the massive clear out of players many of us loved we are now shopping is such a completely different market and someone like Jack wouldn’t be any where near anything here. |  |
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| Jack Lankaster on 21:17 - Jun 27 with 4957 views | Swansea_Blue |
No good enough at that stage. It’s the same with most players coming through and we’ve been guilty of being sentimental and hanging on to some of them for too long. But that’s hindsight for you. I wonder if Cam Humphreys will be be next. Obviously talented but also not found a niche for himself or any regular senior football.
On the flip side, we don’t have much patience these days and sometimes forget how long it can take for players to develop and find their mojo. Better give players time than reject them too early. |  |
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| Jack Lankaster on 23:01 - Jun 27 with 4742 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Jack Lankaster on 21:17 - Jun 27 by Swansea_Blue |
No good enough at that stage. It’s the same with most players coming through and we’ve been guilty of being sentimental and hanging on to some of them for too long. But that’s hindsight for you. I wonder if Cam Humphreys will be be next. Obviously talented but also not found a niche for himself or any regular senior football.
On the flip side, we don’t have much patience these days and sometimes forget how long it can take for players to develop and find their mojo. Better give players time than reject them too early. |
Problem for Humphreys really is what is he.
LB? CM? A 10?
I do also wonder who has KM developed previously who's now a regular 1st teamer without a loan spell. Does he see something in humphreys which enables him to develop into a ready made prem player without the need for development externally.. or has the clubs success become an unfortunate rise at such a speed for humpreys that he'll drift away like a Lankaster [Post edited 27 Jun 2024 23:04]
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| Jack Lankaster on 23:12 - Jun 27 with 4709 views | burnbudgiesburn |
| Jack Lankaster on 23:01 - Jun 27 by FrimleyBlue |
Problem for Humphreys really is what is he.
LB? CM? A 10?
I do also wonder who has KM developed previously who's now a regular 1st teamer without a loan spell. Does he see something in humphreys which enables him to develop into a ready made prem player without the need for development externally.. or has the clubs success become an unfortunate rise at such a speed for humpreys that he'll drift away like a Lankaster [Post edited 27 Jun 2024 23:04]
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The clubs quick rise in status really has left some of our younger players behind it feels like.
It is doubtful to me any of them make it at this level. Ndaba and El Miz will be sold and you would think Humphries and Baggot need solid championship loans to see if they are really going to develop. |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 23:54 - Jun 27 with 4606 views | _clive_baker_ |
He was as weak as a kitten. Physically he screams 3rd / 4th tier, very Matt Penney-esque. Should be a half decent signing in L2 though. |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 00:17 - Jun 28 with 4579 views | mrfixit426 |
| Jack Lankaster on 23:54 - Jun 27 by _clive_baker_ |
He was as weak as a kitten. Physically he screams 3rd / 4th tier, very Matt Penney-esque. Should be a half decent signing in L2 though. |
I played with his Dad. What a player. Best first touch I have ever seen. Turned down Town to become a professional Squash player. What could have been.......... |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 00:27 - Jun 28 with 4526 views | TractorFrog |
| Jack Lankaster on 23:01 - Jun 27 by FrimleyBlue |
Problem for Humphreys really is what is he.
LB? CM? A 10?
I do also wonder who has KM developed previously who's now a regular 1st teamer without a loan spell. Does he see something in humphreys which enables him to develop into a ready made prem player without the need for development externally.. or has the clubs success become an unfortunate rise at such a speed for humpreys that he'll drift away like a Lankaster [Post edited 27 Jun 2024 23:04]
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I would try Humphreys in the Broadhead role in pre-season and maybe some cup games. |  |
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| Jack Lankaster on 06:11 - Jun 28 with 4273 views | mellowblue |
| Jack Lankaster on 00:27 - Jun 28 by TractorFrog |
I would try Humphreys in the Broadhead role in pre-season and maybe some cup games. |
Just don't see that he has the dynamics to be able to do the Broadhead role. We had the same situation with Dozell, was he a 10 was he an 8 etc wasn't able to make any role his own and very soon had no role at all. Sadly, as we all want our youngsters to make the grade at Ipswich, I don't really see a future for Humphreys here. Certainly lack of regular game-time has stifled his progress. Should really have had 2 season-long loans of experience behind him by now. | | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 08:20 - Jun 28 with 4068 views | ElephantintheRoom |
A certain degree of determination was needed to break through Town’s indifference to their own youth ´system’. The one who stands out for me is Flynn Downes - sent to Luton rather than given a chance and head butted (allegedly) out of the revolving door.
I was having a drink at a pub in Duxford with some friends a few years back and a young bloke and his dad joined us. Turned out it was a certain now ex Town protégée and his dad who mentioned that they’d just had to pay for the operation that a specialist recommended - with Town picking up the bill if it worked. He was one of three players who had had to pay for their own healthcare - which is perhaps a stark example of how far wrong Town went… it wasn’t just a lack of white paint for the pitches.
I don’t think many of the current bunch of glory seekers care overmuch about home grown players. Hence the excitement around yet more signings. | |
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| Jack Lankaster on 08:51 - Jun 28 with 3994 views | BloomBlue |
Probably 95% of all youngsters never make it at the clubs they started at. Most fans want the youngsters who started at a club to be successful at the club. However many clubs who invest in youth are using it to sell those players to fund the continued running of a club.
Seeing the Manu situation they had with Sir Alex and that team of 50% from the youth team will probably never happen again.
But football is no different to any role, some individuals will continue to improve, some with remain static and some will decline. |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 09:07 - Jun 28 with 3939 views | wkj |
| Jack Lankaster on 08:20 - Jun 28 by ElephantintheRoom |
A certain degree of determination was needed to break through Town’s indifference to their own youth ´system’. The one who stands out for me is Flynn Downes - sent to Luton rather than given a chance and head butted (allegedly) out of the revolving door.
I was having a drink at a pub in Duxford with some friends a few years back and a young bloke and his dad joined us. Turned out it was a certain now ex Town protégée and his dad who mentioned that they’d just had to pay for the operation that a specialist recommended - with Town picking up the bill if it worked. He was one of three players who had had to pay for their own healthcare - which is perhaps a stark example of how far wrong Town went… it wasn’t just a lack of white paint for the pitches.
I don’t think many of the current bunch of glory seekers care overmuch about home grown players. Hence the excitement around yet more signings. |
Why do you speak with so much contempt? Everything you contribute has a degree of venom towards either the town or supporters. I gather you're an older town fan, but in terms of attitude you are probably one of the most in need of being told to "grow up". [Post edited 28 Jun 2024 9:08]
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| Jack Lankaster on 09:36 - Jun 28 with 3838 views | monty_radio |
| Jack Lankaster on 06:11 - Jun 28 by mellowblue |
Just don't see that he has the dynamics to be able to do the Broadhead role. We had the same situation with Dozell, was he a 10 was he an 8 etc wasn't able to make any role his own and very soon had no role at all. Sadly, as we all want our youngsters to make the grade at Ipswich, I don't really see a future for Humphreys here. Certainly lack of regular game-time has stifled his progress. Should really have had 2 season-long loans of experience behind him by now. |
"just don't see he has the dynamics to be able to do the Broadhead role" - but it could be argued that Broadhead doesn't either, considering the way he gets lost in games, and rarely completes 90 minutes.
If I was anywhere near being a top Town player, Broadhead would be the one whose ability to read the game and play the killer pass I would want to emulate. But I can still see that unless he ups his stamina and forcefulness, I'm probably not going to get to admire his silky skills for much longer. | |
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| Jack Lankaster on 09:45 - Jun 28 with 3789 views | LeightonBuzzardBlue |
I feel for Jack, and always wish him well. Feels like he was dealt a bad hand, being chucked into the fire of a team heading for relegation with a bad man manager in charge.
I suspect if he had come through a couple years later and had some time under McKenna he'd still be with us - he had *it*.
Always loved seeing his dads interactions with the club socials when Jack played too, seems like a great dad to have and a good bloke to have around the club. |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 09:47 - Jun 28 with 3776 views | PhilTWTD |
| Jack Lankaster on 00:17 - Jun 28 by mrfixit426 |
I played with his Dad. What a player. Best first touch I have ever seen. Turned down Town to become a professional Squash player. What could have been.......... |
I don't remember him but I would have played against him when he was at Jewson Juniors with Richard Hall, Ady Pennock and Gavin Johnson. Presumably played against you as well! |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 11:53 - Jun 28 with 3493 views | mellowblue |
| Jack Lankaster on 09:36 - Jun 28 by monty_radio |
"just don't see he has the dynamics to be able to do the Broadhead role" - but it could be argued that Broadhead doesn't either, considering the way he gets lost in games, and rarely completes 90 minutes.
If I was anywhere near being a top Town player, Broadhead would be the one whose ability to read the game and play the killer pass I would want to emulate. But I can still see that unless he ups his stamina and forcefulness, I'm probably not going to get to admire his silky skills for much longer. |
Broadhead has the dynamics alright, just does not take advantage of them enough. Anonymous could be his middle name, so agree with your points, just don't see Cam being the upgrade. | | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 11:59 - Jun 28 with 3478 views | mellowblue |
re Jack. he had recurring stress fracture issue with his back at age 18 or 19 leading to 2 operations. His back issues probably snuffed out the spark he showed when he was breaking through in our relegation year. Pretty much missed 2 seasons of action and looked a little pedestrian when he did get back in. | | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 12:01 - Jun 28 with 3473 views | Juggsy |
| Jack Lankaster on 09:07 - Jun 28 by wkj |
Why do you speak with so much contempt? Everything you contribute has a degree of venom towards either the town or supporters. I gather you're an older town fan, but in terms of attitude you are probably one of the most in need of being told to "grow up". [Post edited 28 Jun 2024 9:08]
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I accidentally up voted the post too which I’m rather upset about. |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 14:12 - Jun 28 with 3307 views | MK1 |
Unfortunately for the academy boys, our rise will probably see most never feature for us in the Premier League. Our bar is higher now, so many will be moved on. If we stay in the Premier League for some time, our standards will grow with us and not many will survive. We will be looking further afield to cast our net over potential academy lads from now on. Feel sorry for them, as they haven't failed, but our sudden rise has meant most if not all will be moved on in time. Good luck to them all. |  |
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| Jack Lankaster on 14:21 - Jun 28 with 3277 views | Radlett_blue |
| Jack Lankaster on 09:45 - Jun 28 by LeightonBuzzardBlue |
I feel for Jack, and always wish him well. Feels like he was dealt a bad hand, being chucked into the fire of a team heading for relegation with a bad man manager in charge.
I suspect if he had come through a couple years later and had some time under McKenna he'd still be with us - he had *it*.
Always loved seeing his dads interactions with the club socials when Jack played too, seems like a great dad to have and a good bloke to have around the club. |
The reality is that most professional footballers find their level. Some are unlucky with injuries, some can't cope with the physicality of adult pro football. The reality is that from a typical crop of U18's, maybe 3 will go on to actually make a decent living out of playing pro football. |  |
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| Jack Lankaster on 15:46 - Jun 28 with 3153 views | mellowblue |
| Jack Lankaster on 14:21 - Jun 28 by Radlett_blue |
The reality is that most professional footballers find their level. Some are unlucky with injuries, some can't cope with the physicality of adult pro football. The reality is that from a typical crop of U18's, maybe 3 will go on to actually make a decent living out of playing pro football. |
Must be the worst job of a youth development head telling youngsters their dream is over at their current club. | | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 17:35 - Jun 28 with 3034 views | Vic |
| Jack Lankaster on 14:21 - Jun 28 by Radlett_blue |
The reality is that most professional footballers find their level. Some are unlucky with injuries, some can't cope with the physicality of adult pro football. The reality is that from a typical crop of U18's, maybe 3 will go on to actually make a decent living out of playing pro football. |
Really looking forward to seeing the next crop start to emerge. If (not counting our chickens yet) we can get a few years in the prem we should see a significant uptick in the standard of youths coming through - hopefully helped by impending Cat 1 upgrade. Part of the plan has surely got to be a flow of youths coming through into the 1st team squad for player trading. | |
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| Jack Lankaster on 22:12 - Jun 28 with 2933 views | Sharkey |
| Jack Lankaster on 08:51 - Jun 28 by BloomBlue |
Probably 95% of all youngsters never make it at the clubs they started at. Most fans want the youngsters who started at a club to be successful at the club. However many clubs who invest in youth are using it to sell those players to fund the continued running of a club.
Seeing the Manu situation they had with Sir Alex and that team of 50% from the youth team will probably never happen again.
But football is no different to any role, some individuals will continue to improve, some with remain static and some will decline. |
Crystal Palace have had 50 academy graduates in their first team in the last 25 years, and it hasn’t slowed up recently either. Impressive stuff. |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 22:30 - Jun 28 with 2905 views | BlueForYou |
| Jack Lankaster on 00:17 - Jun 28 by mrfixit426 |
I played with his Dad. What a player. Best first touch I have ever seen. Turned down Town to become a professional Squash player. What could have been.......... |
I played against his dad on the football pitch & squash court back in the day, came second on every occasion! |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 00:28 - Jun 29 with 2823 views | HatStand |
Crewe is a right dump. Good luck Jack 🤞 | |
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| Jack Lankaster on 06:08 - Jun 29 with 2717 views | Churchman |
| Jack Lankaster on 17:35 - Jun 28 by Vic |
Really looking forward to seeing the next crop start to emerge. If (not counting our chickens yet) we can get a few years in the prem we should see a significant uptick in the standard of youths coming through - hopefully helped by impending Cat 1 upgrade. Part of the plan has surely got to be a flow of youths coming through into the 1st team squad for player trading. |
I hope so Vic. Yoof needs a lot of work if we are serious about it. Yet another neglected area for far too many years. I see Crystal Palace’s success in this area has been mentioned. If they can do it, why can’t we? |  | | |
| Jack Lankaster on 07:06 - Jun 29 with 2662 views | BluePG |
| Jack Lankaster on 00:17 - Jun 28 by mrfixit426 |
I played with his Dad. What a player. Best first touch I have ever seen. Turned down Town to become a professional Squash player. What could have been.......... |
Pretty decent cricketer also! | |
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