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Josh Acheampong

I will be really disappointed if Josh isn't selected for the next few games. We have to stick with him and let him flourish. He was only part responsible for that goal last night after Trev had already messed up, Caicedo switched off (perhaps well aware he had already given away 1 penalty) and then Sanchez rushed out to add to the chaos. IF Josh had played more up to now, maybe he would have dealt with it better. Overall. I still think he had a good game and no way should he be dropped or rested after last night.
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Me as well, especially as the next game is Hull. Would be a big miss for his development if he is dropped for that one.

No. We need an Ivanovic regen.
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Let him play RB vs Hull and Burnley. We may as well bin this club if we cannot deal with those two without Reece.

 
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'xJosh is an amazing talent," Rosenior said in Monday's press conference when asked if Acheampong is a centre-back or a right-back.

"In the time I've been here, I've got to meet him and his parents, and you can see why he's such a great lad because he’s been brought up the right way.

"Josh has immense potential, and what I like to do with all of my defenders - especially at their age - is put them in different positions because it improves them, improves their understanding of the game and improves their positioning."'

 
After LR's comments above, very disappointing that young Josh hasn't been given decent playing time. I know he is still only 19, but he should be getting more minutes.

Makes you wonder who the club are looking to go into next season with? Will Josh go out on loan or will we look to cash in? I hope not, he would be one of the last players I would be looking to sell, but who knows with these owners?

 
Makes you wonder who the club are looking to go into next season with? Will Josh go out on loan or will we look to cash in? I hope not, he would be one of the last players I would be looking to sell, but who knows with these owners?
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Pure. Profit.

No more needs to be said on the subject.

 
Defence wise, I was hoping next season we will keep:

Reece, Trev, Josh, Colwill, Sarr, Fofana, Cucurella and Hato but can see at least one of those being sold.

 
After LR's comments above, very disappointing that young Josh hasn't been given decent playing time. I know he is still only 19, but he should be getting more minutes.

Makes you wonder who the club are looking to go into next season with? Will Josh go out on loan or will we look to cash in? I hope not, he would be one of the last players I would be looking to sell, but who knows with these owners?
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Needs to demand a transfer. We have too many CBs as things stand, we actually put 4 defenders on the bench.

 
Needs to demand a transfer. We have too many CBs as things stand, we actually put 4 defenders on the bench.
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With Josh he does have the benefit of being able to play right back. Would start him over Gusto every time when James is being rested. And that's another reason he is worth keeping.

 
With Josh he does have the benefit of being able to play right back. Would start him over Gusto every time when James is being rested. And that's another reason he is worth keeping.
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That won’t happen while Gusto is at the club. He is 3rd choice RB, and 4th RCB. He has effectively lost 2yrs of development being patient, next season is a make or break one.

 
He's been poor every time I've seen him anyway. Overrated by fans.

 
He's been poor every time I've seen him anyway. Overrated by fans.
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"Josh is an amazing talent," Rosenior said in Monday's press conference when asked if Acheampong is a centre-back or a right-back.

"In the time I've been here, I've got to meet him and his parents, and you can see why he's such a great lad because he’s been brought up the right way.

"Josh has immense potential, and what I like to do with all of my defenders - especially at their age - is put them in different positions because it improves them, improves their understanding of the game and improves their positioning."'

 
"Josh has immense potential, and what I like to do with all of my defenders - especially at their age - is put them in different positions because it improves them, improves their understanding of the game and improves their positioning."'
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Some of the most backwards and ridiculous things I've ever read.

Yeah let me take 19 year olds at the most critical part of their development and confuse the f**k out of them by shoe horning them into different positions.

 
Some of the most backwards and ridiculous things I've ever read.

Yeah let me take 19 year olds at the most critical part of their development and confuse the f**k out of them by shoe horning them into different positions.
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TBF, he can play RB and CB. Its not like he's stuck him on the wing.

 
Some of the most backwards and ridiculous things I've ever read.

Yeah let me take 19 year olds at the most critical part of their development and confuse the f**k out of them by shoe horning them into different positions.
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Tbf this wasn't really that controversial even a few years ago when it became illegal to not have specialist RCBs and LCBs.

But I don't think it improves your positioning, because positioning as a RB is totally different to playing in the centre or on the left for really obvious reasons

 
Tbf this wasn't really that controversial even a few years ago when it became illegal to not have specialist RCBs and LCBs.

But I don't think it improves your positioning, because positioning as a RB is totally different to playing in the centre or on the left for really obvious reasons
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Helps your understanding of the game and your team mates though. When I was playing academy football I got pushed from LB into CB and my understanding of the game changed ten fold. I never appreciated a CB’s positioning to cover the full back when they bombed on and the run they had to cover until I played the role. Josh playing RB and CB is good for his development and he’s got the attributes to play both to a high level. RB makes sense at this stage as any mistakes can be mopped up by the CB, unlike when we saw him make a mistake at CB.

I don’t really get Sconnie’s outrage when the greatest RB in the world spent his developmental years in the championship playing at CM. There’s a lot wrong at this club, but this is a weird one to get upset about as it’s fairly normal practice and beneficial.

 
Don't care whether he plays at RB or CB, but just want to see the lad PLAY.

No way should he be behind Tosin and Badiashille in the pecking order.

 
To use a ‘Depth Chart’ for the squad, Josh, when everyone’s fit, should be the first refusal at both CB & RB

RB - James, Josh, Gusto

CB - Colwill, Trev, Josh, Sarr, Hato, Fofana

LB - Cucu, Hato

The ONLY reason not to play him for the rest of the season is ‘damage limitation’ against injury that could affect his transfer fee.

 
He needs to improve his decision making, where and whe to run with the ball and at what point to release after the run. Touch and mid and long passing needs to improve.

All of this can only come from competitive game time. Play him, test him and then, if he is found wanting, move him on and try the next one. Same goes for Sarr and Hato. Acheampong, Sarr, Colwill, Hato looks both potentially awesome and very fragile. Time for the boys to get a chance to man up in this league now.

 
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