Alexandre Jankewitz

Is Lubamba from Real Madrid another young player signing we can expect?

Josh Sims is 174cm not really a midget

I was making a rhetorical point. He's still shorter than me though by 3 or 4 cm (I may have shrunk with age)!

Is Lubamba from Real Madrid another young player signing we can expect?

The article about him said he'd join in September so we shall see if it's true or not.

Is Lubamba from Real Madrid another young player signing we can expect?

The original article by Pete O’Rourke states he's eligible to move when he turns 16 in September.

The Real Madrid website says he was born 14/09/2002.

So I guess we will find out in a couple of days the report is true.

The original article by Pete O’Rourke states he's eligible to move when he turns 16 in September.

 

The Real Madrid website says he was born 14/09/2002.

 

So I guess we will find out in a couple of days the report is true.

If you look at Real Madrid official site, he is no longer listed in this year’s youth teams and his profile list Cadete A 2016-2018 whereas existing players still the club have a Cadete A 2017- for example with no ending year.

This probably means he has left Real but question is who will he join? Guess we ll find out in 2 days

If he’s not good enough for Real Madrid should he be good enough for us?

If he’s not good enough for Real Madrid should he be good enough for us?

Can't remember the situation for him leaving but yes. I could look back but I aint gonna lie, I'm lazy. Fingers crossed it happens tomorrow and announcement when ever.

So did it happen then or what?

So did it happen then or what?

No sign of Lubamba.

On the bench for the U23's vs Porto tonight.

Started for the U18's at the weekend too.

Well done to the lad for getting on the bench today.

LeG will be happy.  He's been saying how highly regarded is.

20 hours ago, LeG said:

Thanks SuperSAINT. I Was indeed very happy for him. Wont be long before he gets his chance now Will Ferry also an exciting prospect. 

Is Ferry injured?  Surprised he’s not made the bench.

Little bit here about Ralph on Jankewitz:

https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/hasenhuttl-jankewitz-boost-hojbjerg-uncertainty-4275659

Lots of talk about who is going to replace Hojbjerg in the squad. 

Harrison Reed...? Maybe...

Weston McKinnie...? Looking doubtful...

Maybe the answer is right under our nose...? 

I keep hearing how promising this Jankewitz lad is so could this be his breakthrough year...? If he's as good as people say he is, why would we want to block his path by buying in a Hojbjerg replacement?

It's not as if he's a "boy" any more... He's 19 this year and is already over a year older than Obefemi was when he made his PL debut (for example).

Yes, I hear the cries of "you can't expect an inexperienced youngster to jump straight into the shoes of an experienced pro"... I get that.... but if we look at our top 3 form in the post-lockdown portion of the season, our 1st choice CM pairing was JWP and Romeu. We actually played better without Hojbjerg. So, it could be said that we're not actually looking for a 'starting 11' replacement for Hojbjerg. 

To my mind, if this Jankewitz fella is the bees knees, then he needs to start getting first team exposure sooner rather than later....

edit: just read that article in the post above.... would appear Ralph is on the same wavelength..... ""I think he's the next young guy for us, this is our way"

Yeah I think he is also another reason why we won't buy a 'Hoj' replacement. Lots of good things heard about this guy, he turned down some big clubs to join our academy and we seemed to shout it from the rooftops when he did sign.

He is very highly thought of, maybe our new midfielder is already under our noses.

In Ralph we trust.

Big pre-season ahead for him if he can catch his attention.

WTF happened to Callum Slattery ?!

Yeah, it would be a shame to block the path for Jankewicz and Reed. The latter has an opportunity to move, but we do need to bring these players through. No good having an academy if we aren't prepared to let them progress to first team.

Don't forget that Armstrong can also play in the middle (and when he was at Celtic that was his preferred position).  Personally think he's found his best position in our system and would be a shame to move him but could certainly do a job if either JWP or Romeu are injured/suspended.  Also got Smallbone and this Jankewicz fella so although it would be good to get a replacement of some sort it's not an absolute necessity (and it's important to keep some sort of pathway to the first team).

53 minutes ago, trousers said:

Lots of talk about who is going to replace Hojbjerg in the squad. 

Harrison Reed...? Maybe...

Weston McKinnie...? Looking doubtful...

Maybe the answer is right under our nose...? 

I keep hearing how promising this Jankewitz lad is so could this be his breakthrough year...? If he's as good as people say he is, why would we want to block his path by buying in a Hojbjerg replacement?

It's not as if he's a "boy" any more... He's 19 this year and is already over a year older than Obefemi was when he made his PL debut (for example).

Yes, I hear the cries of "you can't expect an inexperienced youngster to jump straight into the shoes of an experienced pro"... I get that.... but if we look at our top 3 form in the post-lockdown portion of the season, our 1st choice CM pairing was JWP and Romeu. We actually played better without Hojbjerg. So, it could be said that we're not actually looking for a 'starting 11' replacement for Hojbjerg. 

To my mind, if this Jankewitz fella is the bees knees, then he needs to start getting first team exposure sooner rather than later....

edit: just read that article in the post above.... would appear Ralph is on the same wavelength..... ""I think he's the next young guy for us, this is our way"

 

He does look very promising and wouldn't be surprised if he's expected to step up next season - may mean we can spend our Hojbjerg funds elsewhere.

4 minutes ago, igsey said:

He does look very promising and wouldn't be surprised if he's expected to step up next season - may mean we can spend our Hojbjerg funds elsewhere.

I suppose it goes on KWP.

Would be interesting to see a list of previous 'scholars of the year'. I wonder how many go onto regular first team football vs obscurity...?

Was just thinking the same - I know Sam McQueen won it his year. Tbf I think injuries are mostly to blame for his restricted progress since then

Just had a quick search, JWP won the award in 2013, Jake Hesketh in 2014, Jake Vokins 2017. Couldn't find anything for the missing years. Will Ferry was named Academy Player of the Year in 2019, if it's the same thing. 🤷‍♂️

5 hours ago, HarvSFC said:

Just had a quick search, JWP won the award in 2013, Jake Hesketh in 2014, Jake Vokins 2017. Couldn't find anything for the missing years. Will Ferry was named Academy Player of the Year in 2019, if it's the same thing. 🤷‍♂️

Alfie Jones won it in 2016.

4 minutes ago, LeG said:

This will be the first of many awards for Alex. Will be seeing a lot more of him next season. Exciting times. 

Have you heard any more on Reed?

11 minutes ago, LeG said:

This will be the first of many awards for Alex. Will be seeing a lot more of him next season. Exciting times. 

*like*

Hope the signing of Diallo doesn't block Jankewitz pathway into the first team (very similar players....?). Given how highly he's regarded, his head could well be turned by such interest from elsewhere if he doesn't get first team opportunites with us this season.

Wouldn't blame him going to Barcelona as a kid, however I hope he stays to develop his career here. Could be a really good player for us in a few years, but also could bring us in a load of money too if he gets into the first team.

I'm sure if he was good enough for the first team he'd get chances.

He's not really stood out in the u23 matches I've seen him feature in.

He's a pretty big guy for his age and he's not bad at controlling a football, but the rest of his game (particularly his passing) was nowhere near good enough for the first team.

Maybe it would be a good idea to find him a loan so he can get some first-team experience?

28 minutes ago, Useful Idiot said:

I'm sure if he was good enough for the first team he'd get chances.

 

He's not really stood out in the u23 matches I've seen him feature in.

 

He's a pretty big guy for his age and he's not bad at controlling a football, but the rest of his game (particularly his passing) was nowhere near good enough for the first team.

 

Maybe it would be a good idea to find him a loan so he can get some first-team experience?

At Barcelona?!

38 minutes ago, Useful Idiot said:

I'm sure if he was good enough for the first team he'd get chances.

He's not really stood out in the u23 matches I've seen him feature in.

He's a pretty big guy for his age and he's not bad at controlling a football, but the rest of his game (particularly his passing) was nowhere near good enough for the first team.

 

Ralph seems to have a less pessimistic view than that....

https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/hasenhuttl-jankewitz-boost-hojbjerg-uncertainty-4275659

1) Barcelona wouldn't want him for their first team. He'd be in the Barce B side which is the equivalent to getting a loan in league 2.

2) He's obviously still behind Smallbone in the pecking order.

I didn't say he wasn't a decent prospect for the future, but I've not seen anything from him that would suggest he would currently get into our starting XI. Saying that, Tella managed it and he's a mile away from being good enough.

I expect if we had got further in the League Cup he'd have probably have got some game time, but unless he's improved immeasurably over the last few months I can't really see what he would add to the team.

With Romeu out of contract next summer maybe we're going to let him go and just bump Jankewitz up to third choice behind JWP and Diallo. 

Calling @LeG to the Jankewitz thread

Any idea what's occuring with Jankewitz at the moment?

Hailed as the next big thing to come out of the academy by Ralph at the end of last season but this season he doesn't make the bench when the number of subs has been increased to 9 and we're down to our bare bones.

Injured? Or has his development/emergence taken a step backwards for some reason?

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On 17/01/2021 at 17:56, trousers said:

Any idea what's occuring with Jankewitz at the moment?

Well, that question got answered tonight. Decent cameo. Hopefully earns him a berth on the bench in the PL.

Good opening for a midfielder with Will out for a long time, so it's good to see him make a mark - albeit a short period

9 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

Good opening for a midfielder with Will out for a long time, so it's good to see him make a mark - albeit a short period

Did he play as a “10” or a “6” tonight?

Just now, SuperSAINT said:

Did he play as a “10” or a “6” tonight?

10, I think. But he's naturally a No.6, isn't he?

1 minute ago, SuperSAINT said:

Did he play as a “10” or a “6” tonight?

10

1 minute ago, trousers said:

10, I think. But he's naturally a No.6, isn't he?

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

10

Thanks guys.  

Correct Trousers. Usually played alongside Slattery as a 6 for B-Team but occasionally featured as a 10.

When did all this number 10, number 6 bollox start? It’s not rugby.

26 minutes ago, trousers said:

Well, that question got answered tonight. Decent cameo. Hopefully earns him a berth on the bench in the PL.

Thought he looked better than all the other younsters. Good touch, pass and movement. 

1 minute ago, Turkish said:

When did all this number 10, number 6 bollox start? It’s not rugby.

Our manager.

4 minutes ago, Turkish said:

When did all this number 10, number 6 bollox start? It’s not rugby.

1994?

In my world 6 and 10 are opposite ends of the pitch, and neither is a midfielder. Bobby Moore, Pele.

Just now, CB Fry said:

In my world 6 and 10 are opposite ends of the pitch, and neither is a midfielder. Bobby Moore, Pele.

We live in the same world.

1 minute ago, CB Fry said:

In my world 6 and 10 are opposite ends of the pitch, and neither is a midfielder. Bobby Moore, Pele.

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