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darman28
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Ya Luca Connell did well in his two spells for Queens Park, 21 goal contributions (10 goals & 11 assists) in 42 appearances or 3038 minutes.
As for the Celtic are poor at developing players argument. I just put in a small bit of research and when I look a bit deeper into it, the reality to whole SPL had a poor development structure at the time. When the lads like Connell, O'Connor, Afolabi and afew others joined Celtic (those three named joined around the same time in 2019) the SPL reserve/development/youth leagues were in a state of restructuring around that time and covid put a big stall on that process too. Which meant a lot youth/fringe players in the SPL were not playing any regular football at their clubs if they were not involved with the first team so the only way to get game time was to go out on loan in the Scottish leagues. It was just the wrong time to join Celtic for those players really IMHO. I also think the managers Celtic had at the time did not care too much about developing youth at the club, either did the clubs etos. The Celtic Bs (and other SPL B teams) only started playing in the the lowland/highland leagues last season. So youth/fringe players are back playing regular again even if the level is low. But at the same time which is better, playing a lower level against experienced/physically stronger players that are competitive or playing in a youth/reserve leagues where the football is known for lack intensity or competitiveness? I am not a Celtic fan by any means, I would only watch them if they had an Irish player playing for them, like with most English, Scottish, etc league matches I watch, outside watching Ireland and Sligo Rovers regularly.
Edited by darman28 - 13 May 2023 at 11:16pm |
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King_Kenny
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He didn’t really go there. He’s from there. |
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J89
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Peach of a cross from Connell to put Barnsley into the lead. Lad has some left foot on him when it comes to crossing the ball.
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J89
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Into the final and named motm tonight too.
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IrishMac
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Fantastic assist tonight. Imagine if Jack Byrne had done that!
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johnvonp
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https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1659670101614813185
Comes across very well in this interview after the match this evening.
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SeanC
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Luka has it, while a lot more heralded “young lads” have been flittering in/ out of teams for one reason or another this kid has played every week and impacts games constantly. Thankfully he’s away from the dark hole that is Celtic and thriving now.
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J89
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Big 90mins or possibly 120 for Luca as he starts in the League One playoff final.
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Double Maxim
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They've just showed a cracking goal from Luca earlier in the season.
Good luck to him today.
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t_rAndy
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Forgot this was on today. Lovely
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Heimatklange
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best player on the pitch for the first half
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SeaSharp
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Would be shocked if he's playing in League One again next season, regardless of the result today.
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You Tell Me
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Wouldn't put him up front anyway.
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The O'Shea
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Misses a very good chance there, had run the length of the pitch and looked knackered tbf to him.
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We're decent enough..
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J89
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Have to feel that was Barnsleys best chance of winning the game in extra time the way things are going atm. Hopefully they hang on till penalities.
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Shermanator1
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I've been very impressed with his overall play today. He's shown good instincts and excellent field awareness. He seems to be their motivational/inspirational leader as well. Hope they go up, and we see him involved with the Senior squad sooner rather than later.
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You Tell Me
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2 seconds to go... playoffs not going the way of the Irish lads this year. And of course the sitter he missed comes back to haunt them now. Two years left on his contract, I wouldn't say it's a given that he moves to the Championship this summer.
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J89
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Disappointed for Barnsley. Think they win it if they didn't have a man sent off. Don't think Luca will be short of suitors this summer.
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