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Brooke Norton-Cuffy
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Never seen him play. I hope he lives up to the hype.
GoonerBoy19
Well-Known Member
I would prefer to have him sent for another loan to get 20-30 games under his belt. I wouldn't throw him to PL right now and league cup/EL games would not be enough for his development. Let's be realistic, if Tomi gets injured before a top-6 match it will be unfair to put this boy on the pitch, Arteta will again have to play someone out of position. We should behave like a top 6 club by selling Cedric, and finding a suitable replacement who can step in when needed.
I have this fear as well especially with Arteta. That's why I said he must be given proper scheduled game time the way we developed youngsters during the Graham and Wenger eras.
Goonger
Well-Known Member
We'll have pre season to impress Arteta. If he does, then he should get League Cup games & some Europa League group games. There we can make a further assessment.
If he performs well in those games he becomes a genuine option for the squad. If he doesn't do quite as well we can loan him to the Championship for the 2nd half of the season.
That's 20+ games right there even in the worst case scenario.
If he performs well in those games he becomes a genuine option for the squad. If he doesn't do quite as well we can loan him to the Championship for the 2nd half of the season.
That's 20+ games right there even in the worst case scenario.
Rasmi
Negative Nancy
Country: England
I think he will take the rb spot straight away actually. Even Artetas dislike of black players can’t stop him
I defo understand the concern of dropping him straight into a PL scenario - that said, Norton-Cuffy is one of few who I'd back in that situation. Has a habit of adapting very quickly.
I would still think a loan would be most beneficial for him specifically but I also think he'll be a better option than Cedric so it's tricky.
I would still think a loan would be most beneficial for him specifically but I also think he'll be a better option than Cedric so it's tricky.
Let's play Aubamawang
Well-Known Member
If nothing else it would take Cedric off free kick duty!
RunTheTrap
Kai Havertz Offense League
Well that’s the thing about young players. Some can shock you and hit the ground running (Saka). Some need a loan to see what they’re made of (Wilshere) and most will not make it. You will only know for certain which category BNC fits in until he gets minutes under his belt against suitable opposition. The one of the few good points of being Europa is that it’s a great way to blood in youngsters in the group games. In the last couple of years we’ve faced Molde, Dunkirk, Rapid Vienna, Frankfurt etc. Those teams aren’t much better than the ones BNC has already faced in league one tbh. At home with more talented players I think he’ll be fine.
Rasmi
Negative Nancy
Country: England
Yeah some young players are already on high level and can take to senior straight away. He definitely seem to have the physicality to play in the pl and looks very good on the ball. And let’s be honest, full back is the position you need least experience in
Barry
Definitely Not An Old Poster
Yeah, well said. I think my original post was more about our expectations as fans - the assumption is always that the shiny new youth player will be better than what we have but the hit rate is actually the opposite - chances are more likely that he fails to make the grade than he succeeds, but I'm honestly not trying to trash BNC - he looks really talented and I'd be happy to see him get his shot in the first team next season.
Wrighty4eva
Established Member
Like a new signing.
ragnarock
Active Member
That got me all warm and nostalgic inside
Mraven
Active Member
One day he’s going to come on and save us from Cedric and that limp Japanese. We’ve been cursed at RB for too long
GoonerBoy19
Well-Known Member
Our left-backs have been even worse. We have had Flamini, Gael clichy, Gibbs, Sylvestre, Andre Santos, Nacho, Kolasinac, Tierney & Tavares since Cashley left us. At least we had Sagna for a few years on the right side.
Country: Wales
Nacho was class tbf.
Clichy wasn’t an obstacle to success but he was the definition of a 6/10.
lomekian
Essays are my thing
Best thing for him is either a full season loan if we bring in someone who can play RB. If we don't 1st half combo of LC & EL fixtures before a 2nd half loan unless he Saka's it up.
Thought he has a chance long term for 2 years now, so glad to see him making strides. But caution and patience needed
Thought he has a chance long term for 2 years now, so glad to see him making strides. But caution and patience needed
GoonerJay24
Well-Known Member
Nacho is one of the best PL left backs in recent years
Comps for the uninitiated:
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This one has a few repeat clips but shows more of his attacking skillset.
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This one has a few repeat clips but shows more of his attacking skillset.
benjamin86
Established Member
I could see us loaning him to a Championship club in January once the early cup games are over unless he really impresses and jumps ahead of Cedric as the backup RB.
