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Another day, another game David Wagner neglects academy talent.
Norwich have the 2nd top scorer in PL2, a 20 yr old Brazilian playing out of his skin, in a league which he’s too good for. Not least a player in Finley Welch, who’s excellent at operating in tight spaces.
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After arriving from Hamilton in the summer, Gabe Forsyth (17) has accumulated 6 G/A already this season. Only Guilherme Montoia has more than him at U21s level. (4)👏
Considering Gabe hasn’t played in his preferred CAM role this season, it’s a good return. 🏴
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Absolutely over the moon that Aboh got to make his debut today, he’s been so consistent over many academy seasons now. 🟡
His talent and potential is there for all to see, and he’ll go onto have a successful career. Hopefully it’s with Norwich. 💛
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Despite the great news of Ansen being involved, this team sheet is exactly why Norwich will continue to lost their young & exciting academy players, due to the lack of pathway.
A perfect opportunity for some talented players like Welch, Lima & Aboh to involved.
Absolutely delighted for Ken Aboh. 😄
Since he walked through the Colney gates, he’s been absolutely thriving at academy level, scoring 40+ goals since his U18s debut. 👊
A dynamic, powerful and clinical finisher ready to make his mark on the English game.🏴
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I’m absolutely delighted to announce that I’ll be contributing to the
@pinkun
on a monthly basis! 😄
I’ll be bringing monthly academy articles, with the first one centring around the qualities of Finley Welch (12.00pm). 🟡
I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity!💛
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🚨| After 12 years at the club, boyhood fan Joe Duffy has announced that he’ll be leaving the club at the end of the season - due to the expiration of his contract.
Always a sad situation when moments like this occur. Duffy has provided moments of magic over the years.💛
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The way the club has handled Elliot Myles is second to none. Realised his incredible talent at a young age and gave him relevant opportunities.
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got their reward with him signing a professional contract, and avoided a situation similar to Matos. More first team apps soon! 🟡
🔥ELLIOT MYLES - The Main Man For The Future. 😮💨
🟢: Wizardry with the ball at his feet. 🪄
🟡 : Devastating Numbers. 🔢
🟢: Clinical Edge
(THREAD) 🪡
Here’s a walkthrough of Elliot’s numbers and his qualities. 👇
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Some sad news regarding Jayden St Paul this afternoon.
After two years out with a complex knee injury, Jayden has decided to retire from professional football. 😢
Jayden mentions in his Instagram post, that he’ll talk about his story, in the coming days.
Football. Brutal. 💔
Believe in Colney, believe in our young players. There are gems, waiting to be unleashed. 💛
As for
@Jonathanrowe__
I’m running out of superlatives to describe him at this rate. 🤯
Barry Butler 23/24 POTS pending…⏰
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The most underrated academy signing of the summer. Gabe Forsyth. (17)🏴
Moving away from home to a different part of the country, performing this well deserves huge praise. Only EMS & Ken Aboh have more competitive G/A than him this season. (14)
Star boy! 💫
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Gabe Forsyth (17) 2023/24 season at
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!🏴
- 5 goals ✅
- 10 assists ✅
- Top U21s assist creator ✅
- 4 G/A in his last 3 games ✅
- 2x POTM awards✅
- Played at LB for a high proportion of the season. ✅
Unleash him higher. 🔑
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A breakout U21s season for Ken Aboh (19) ✨
- 10 goals ⚽️
- 2nd top goalscorer in
#PL2
🥈
- Top goalscorer between the U18s/U21s teams. 🏅
- 4 goals in his last 4 games. 👊
Still not reached halfway through the season!👀
A wasted opportunity on Saturday?🤔
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I predicted Elliot Myles to make his first debut at 18, but he’s made it at 17! What a tremendous talent, that’s been taking his opportunities. 👏
He’s got to this stage by playing the game in his manner, wanting to be positive at every given opportunity. Kudos to him! 💛
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Errol Mundle-Smith (18) 23/24 season…
16 goals. ✅
26 G/A. ✅
8 G/A in 5 games. ✅
U18s top scorer. ✅
U18s top G/A contributor. ✅
U18/U21s top scorer. ✅
From non-league, to a Category one top goalscorer. 📈
Warming stuff.
@Errolms_
💛
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I’m excited about 17 yr old CDM, Uriah Djedje. The man is absolutely going under the radar. 👏
He’s one of the best players out of possession, if not the *BEST* at winning back the ball in dangerous areas. His ability on the ball is getting stronger too.
One to watch!👀
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Worth noting that Matos has played central midfielder for most of the season, and that's his preference from now onwards. Will be interesting to see if that changes.
🚨 18-year-old Alex Matos shines in Centre midfield with two assists next to Kante in a 3-0 win for the u21s.
Southampton and Newcastle also want him in before he makes a decision
Chelsea recruitment team want him. No contract offered yet 🔵
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Brad Hills
This man has developed tremendously well across these last 12 months.
He's defending with so much confidence at the minute, blocking, heading and intercepting everything.
His ability in both boxes is huge for the U21s.
A Norfolk lad with a big future.
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Pick it out 🔥 🏴
17 year old Gabe Forsyth starred in Norwich City’s 3-0 win over WBA u18s today - assisting the opener and then netting this cracker himself 👏
Brilliant season for the former Hamilton Accies player, making a real impact down south. 🟢🟡
Ken Aboh [19] so far this season.
- 3x
#PL2
braces in 23/24 season. 👏
- 8 goals. ⚽️
- 4th highest top
#PL2
goalscorer. ⭐️
- Top goalscorer combined in the 18/21s team. 🥇
- Played every U21s game this season. 🔢
- 15 competitive goals in 2023*
Believe the hype. ⭐️
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For me personally tonight, it was an amazing opportunity to get into the press box for the first time!🤩
Hopefully in the last three years you’ve enjoyed my content, as there’s more to come.
My thanks go to
@RyanPayne31
x
@Daniel_Houlker
for the opportunity!👊
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There could be potential for: Elliot Myles,Adian Manning,Uriah Djedje,Waylon Renecke,Guilherme Montoia,Emmanuel Adegboyega,Jaden Warner,Jon Tomkinson,Brad Hills,Ken Aboh,Finley Welch,Abu Kamara,Lewis Shipley & Tony Springett to all play a part tomorrow!
Back to it! 💛
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Aboh’s stats in 23/24…🔰
- 20 games 👊
- 15 goals ⚽️
- Leading top goalscorer between 18/21s squads. 🥇
- 2nd top
#PL2
goalscorer. 🥈
- 2 x
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POTM Nominations. 🏆
- 4 x braces
Aboh’s goal record since 2020 (U18/U21s):
- 8️⃣5️⃣ games 📈
- 4️⃣1️⃣ goals. 🤩
Locked in!🎯
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Absolutely ecstatic for Waylon Renecke (17) making the bench this afternoon! The South African/Englishman has performed excellently at LB & CB across the last few seasons at U18s & U21s level. 🇿🇦🏴
Waylon’s greatest strength is his superb distribution from the back. 💪
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Ken Aboh weekly stat check!😁
- 4 x braces in 23/24. 2️⃣
- 4 consecutive games scoring. (6 goals in last 4 games) 📈
- 13 competitive U21s goals for the season. 😳
- Top goalscorer between the U21s/U18s teams. ⚽️
- Scored in 5 x PL2 games on the bounce. 😮💨
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Absolutely brilliant to see Guilherme Montoia with the first team today, after accumulating six assists for the U21s this season. Routing for him, after bad luck with injuries this season.
His running power and crossing ability has been a joy to watch across the season.
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20 months of superb consistency with his U18s & U21s performances, is finally rewarded with a first team debut. 🌟
Genuinely over the moon for
@FinleyWelch04
, a wonderful character and player, who deserves this chance. 👏
Absolutely chuffed for him! 💛
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-
@pinkun
📸
He came from Colney…🎶
@Jonathanrowe__
hits 10 G/A for
#NCFC
in December. ✅
- 9 goals ⚽️
- 1 assist 🤝
- 7.23 Season Rating (FotMob) 📈
A wonderful player, and person smashing it at NR1!💛
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March the month for Forsyth. 🎯🏴
1/3 - Middlesbrough(PL2) - 🤝
8/3 - Leeds (PL2) - 🤝
11/3 - Kings Lynn U23s (Senior Cup)⚽️
That leaves him with a season tally of 4 goals, and 7 assists. Magical left foot. ⭐️
Becoming a match winner for the U21s, at 17. 😁
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EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea have agreed a deal with Norwich City for the permanent transfer of academy defender Billy Gee.
19-year old on his way for medical now.
Deal includes add-ons and sell-on clause. 🤝🏻
I’m absolutely over the moon for Gabe Forsyth and his family! The progress and rise across the last year has been extraordinary to watch. Goals, assists & tackles, Forsyth has provided it! The first of many for the talented midfielder! 🏴
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Another assist for Gabe Forsyth (17) this evening, ticks off many milestones. 📈
- Back to back assists in the last
#PL2
games. ✅
- 10 G/A for the season. ✅
- Most assists across U18s/U21s level (7)✅
- Joint top for assists for the U21s. (6)✅
Some investment. 👏
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Absolutely breathtaking from Ken Aboh tonight! The way that’s he been working on his technical game is really coming into fruition…with some lovely assists tonight!
It’s a genuine pleasure to cover Ken Aboh, and he’s deserving of a loan move!
1 GOAL X 4 ASSISTS! 🤯🤯
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Jaden’s waited many months for this opportunity, and nobody deserves this more than him. 💛
Warner’s capable of playing both sides, and can bring the athleticism which the
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current backline needs!
My fingers are crossed everything works for him tonight!🤞
For me it’s no coincidence that Forsyth & Myles are still around with the first team. They both share the same super-strength, which is their ‘forward thinking mindset’. The pair never look to play backwards, and are always scanning for the most progressive option.
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Since Aug 2022,
@FinleyWelch04
has been the most exciting player in the academy, and has been the best player on the pitch most weeks. His dribbling quality, and manipulation of space, sets him apart from most players.💨
First team recognition, is certainly justified!💛
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New coach needed.
New defence needed.
Offload dead weight.
Introduce a defined style of play.
Produce a pathway for the academy lads to play in the first team.
Build a much stronger squad depth.
Good luck Ben Knapper, you're going to be busy this summer😂
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Huge credit must go to Ben Knapper! 👏
It was very unlikely that he was going to sign on, with the previous regime in charge.
A critical stage in his development right now. Get that loan move right, and the rest will follow. 🫡
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🧐| JON TOMKINSON: IN FOCUS V MK DONS (H) - 13/2/24 (
#31
)🎥🇺🇸
Tomkinson is a huge asset to this Bradford side, adds extra pace to the backline, whilst showing intelligence to tuck back into his position. 👏
5 clean sheets in a row for JT! Another to watch. 👊
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THREAD ⚽️
Having watched Abu Kamara in the academy for three seasons now, (playing at a high level) the loan move was obviously going to be the next step.
From 2020-2023, Abu Kamara has scored 50 goals across three seasons.
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@GabSutton
@HancockAnalysis
🚨| The
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trialist on the bench tonight is Evan Eghosa(18). The midfielder is currently with fellow Championship side Coventry City. 💫
With the academy actively planning for a revamp, here’s another name which is involved in a matchday squad.
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#PUSB
💭 On wingers...
"Borja has made some great steps. He's reliable in the defensive part he has to bring to the team. He asks for the ball in the pockets, can run in behind, is unselfishness when he needs to be. Fasi has scored six or seven goals already, we have alternatives."
I’m Guilherme biggest supporter, but this is sensational business. 🤝
20 yr old that’s accumulated over 100 league appearances already, as well as representing his country at youth level. 🏴
Also fits our shape perfectly. 🫡
What a coup! 🟡
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Adam Idah & Jonathan Rowe are now the top two goalscorers for
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this season.
Further evidence to invest time, patience and opportunity to these players from Colney! 💛
Plenty of talent there, despite what people have hinted at recently!👏
Always some positives with how this
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U21s group are playing at the minute!✅
- Pedro Lima absolutely outstanding on the ball in the second half, demonstrating his technical ability.🇧🇷
- Finley Welch brilliant down the right flank, offering dynamism and creativity!⚡️
1/2
Gabe Forsyth you almost made my year…scoring that long range effort. Walk down at half time, and then my mate told me it took a deflection….
Did it?
Anyways, chuffed for Gabe. Up the yellas.
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Meet 16 year old, Chido Obi-Martin.
The U16s is currently top scorer in
#U18PL
scoring 21 goals this season - despite not being a first/second year scholar. 😯
He’s got 17 goals in his last 6 games - scoring five in one game against West Ham. 👏
Big shift needed from
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!
That’s an incredible pick up! Truly remarkable work from Knapper & co. 🤝
However, the centre back depth at
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is crazy right now - meaning a permanent transfer might be imminent?
Gee was
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U21s skipper last winter, and got into the England U19s team.
Wow. 👏
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🚨 As per
@FelixJohnston_
,
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are closing in on the signing of
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defender Billy Gee.
Set to be a development signing. Norwich working on a few deals to bolster their academy ranks today.
Jaden Warner (linked to Notts County)
⁃ Captain of the U21s team in 2022/23. 🫡
⁃ 3 first team appearances. 👏
⁃ Capable as a LCB & RCB. ⚖️
⁃ Played 3 seasons of 21s football. 💪🏽
- A potential future
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CB. 🔮
@GabSutton
@tomhwilliams23
It was an absolute amazing experience being on The Scrimmage tonight, speaking all things academy. 🔰
Loads of key topics covered…
[🚫] Blocked Pathway.
[✨] Hyping up Welch, Lima, Montoia, Forsyth.
LINK:
Would love to know your thoughts!
Abu Kamara (20) this season:
💛 46 appearances
💚 36 starts
💛 21 goal contributions
💚 Eight goals
💛 13 assists
💚 58 dribbles completed
Excited to see him with the first-team next season 🔥🎯
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Absolutely made up for Jaden Warner. He’s had to be sooo patient for any opportunities to come his way. 👊
Hopefully he gets a sustained spell of games, as he’s more than good enough to make an impact at Notts County. ⚫️
All the best,
@Jadenwarner50
!
Weaver’s time at
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has been successful with the amount of players that have been brought through. No question.
However the academy needs a reset, and a better mentality to match. With Knapper’s arrival, it feels like the best time to start this journey.
Connor raises a great point, with both left backs out in the summer…Montoia has a big opportunity to prove his credentials from now until pre-season. 👊
Let’s see how he ends the season. 6 assists is good…. If he gets that up to 10, then I think all parties will be happy. 👏
Really happy with the signing of Lucien Mahovo! (19 - LB/CB/CDM) 🔰
@tomhwilliams23
- ‘Quick, tall and strong, who’s able to play in multiple positions.’💪
He is an ideal player for our U21s set-up, and has the potential to invert infield, which suits Thorup perfectly!
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I’m not asking for much, I just feel having watched Welch, Aboh & Lima play for the U21s at high level…they deserve a chance on the bench, over a Placheta who’s had three years to prove his worth, and has ultimately failed.
According to
@pinkun
, there may be a chance that Waylon Renecke (18) leaves on a permanent transfer, to a club in Denmark!😳
Feels as if the player isn’t content with his pathway, and wants a new challenge!
A massive, massive blow.
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would lose a big talent. 😕
NEW THREAD
On Friday afternoon, Norwich released their 12 man scholar intake for the new season.
I'll breakdown their position, play style and potential entry to the team.
Extended analysis, of each individual will be published later on, across the season.
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1/14
Gabe Forsyth (17) is now joint level for the most assists this season, across U18/U21s level. 👏
Forsyth has registered 6 assists this season, with Guilherme Montoia sharing that accolade too. 🥇
Gabe is only one more G/A away, from hitting 10 G/A for the season. 🏴
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Gabe Forsyth (17) is called up to the Scotland U19s team. 🏴👏
Thoroughly deserved inclusion for Gabe, who’s played at a high level across many positions this season. On course for 10 G/A assists too, in his first season, as he’s currently on 8.
Wand of a left foot!🪄
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Absolutely delighted for Jonny, being nominated for Championship Young Player of the Season. His skill, flair and humility has touched us all, throughout the season.💛
From causing U18s defenders problems, to scoring an East Anglian Derby brace, no one deserves it more!
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An absolutely sublime piece of work on Jaden Warner, constructed by Tom here.
Be sure to check it out, as it gives you an indication of what he may bring to the first team one day.
Thoroughly impressive stuff. 👏
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Arrived from a college programme in London during August…📈
Scored 8 goals, and contributed with 3 assists, making him the U18s top goalscorer this season.⚽️
Six months later,
@Errolms_
makes his U21s debut, and scores (either his or Gabe’s). 👏
Football is magic. ✨
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Genuinely over the moon for him, the way he’s adapted to life in England across the last year has been exemplary. He’s been a threat wherever he’s been used on the pitch, and his assist record last season, summaries that. (10 assists - highest contributor between U18/U21s team)
Ken Aboh is on cloud 9️⃣!
2/9 - (PL2) Vs Leicester: ⚽️⚽️
19/9 - (PL2 Cup) Vs Wolves: ⚽️
22/9 - (PL2) Vs Everton: ❌
1/10 - (PL2) Vs West Brom: ❌
9/10 - (PL2 Cup) Vs Charlton: ⚽️🤝
3/11 - (PL2) Vs Spurs: ⚽️⚽️
6 goals & 1 assist in his last 6 games. Speical talent!🌟
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A player which should be thriving off first team football by now, either at Norwich or elsewhere. I hope for Jaden’s sake, he gets more opportunities very soon.
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🚨| Trialist News: The three
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trialists that featured in the astonishing 2-1 win against Chelsea on Saturday, were:
- Theo Adelusi - 16/CB - Tottenham (pictured)
- Harmony Okwumo - 18/RB - Charlton Athletic
- Tom Finch - 19/GK - Cambridge United
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#CAFC
#CUFC
Errol Mundle-Smith (18) is continuing his 23/24 form into the new season.⚡️
20/9 - So’ton (A - PL2)⚽️⚽️
24/9 - Sparta Prague (H - PLIntCup) ⚽️🤝
27/9 - Man United (H - PL2)⚽️
7/10 - Reading (A -PL2)⚽️
U21s Top goalscorer ✅
Combined U18/U21s top goalscorer + most G/A!✅
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Chuffed for Brad Hills. His rise during the last two years has been nothing short of exceptional - maturing into an assured central defender.
His confidence to play out from the back is notable, as well as his ability to be a threat in both boxes.
Talent.
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Wow - out of absolutely nowhere! Gabe Forsyth starts!! Absolutely buzzing for him, and his family! 💛
Key Strengths:
- Scanning Ability - constantly wanting to play forwards. 🧠
- Passing Accuracy, Passing Variations. ☄️
- Sublime technique. 🤩
- Set Piece Quality. 🎯
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