Blues Among Clubs Linked With Stevenage Youngster
Tuesday, 30th Dec 2025 15:14

Town are reported to be one of a number of sides keen on Stevenage teenager Ryan Doherty.

The 17-year-old broke into Boro’s first team for EFL Trophy games last season - and later had a spell on loan in non-league with Potters Bar Town - and this term has featured in League One.

In total, he has made seven starts and four sub appearances, two of those starts and one game from the bench in the league.

According to Football Insider, the Blues, AFC Bournemouth and Birmingham City have all registered their interest in the central midfielder, who joined Stevenage’s youth set-up as an U8.

Doherty, who is in his second year as an academy scholar, signed a professional deal in August after he turned 17.

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johnwarksshorts added 17:05 - Dec 30 Never heard of him, is he any good?
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BerksBlue15 added 19:34 - Dec 30 playing in L1 at age 17 - feels like one where we have very little to lose and potentially a lot to gain...
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Lennie added 19:53 - Dec 30

Bid step up so potential for future… I.e. potential Premiership… needs to be technically gifted and an athlete… he will need to be prepared to wait while he develops and go out on loan for a couple of years … we’ve taken on a number of youngsters over last 3 years but they don’t seem to come through as we buy ready made for immediate needs. The best youngsters are picked up by the top 6 who keep the very best and cast off the rest … ie Hutchinson & Delap. Sadly that is how the football world works… I’m sure some will identify some who’ve come up through the lower levels but the odds are stacked against finding a gem via that route. I’m the club have done the sums and will have the right strategy…

Linkboy13 added 18:00 - Dec 31 Yes sensible words Lennie. Don't know if i can trust our recruitment team any more. I wouldn't sign him on a long term deal.
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