UK clubs 2019/20 preseason

**Olé Olé** · 17/07/2019, 8:36 PM

Found this on Bowden: https://superhotspur.com/2018/09/10/...f-harry-winks/

**samhaydenjr** · 18/07/2019, 12:38 AM

Josh Cullen on the bench for West Ham against Man city - didn't come on though: https://twitter.com/WestHamUtd/statu...all%2F49010516

Joshua Kayode came on as a second-half sub for Rotherham: https://www.themillers.co.uk/matches...-on-10-jul-19/

**tommy_c12000** · 18/07/2019, 5:40 AM

Ryan Johansson started tonight vs Arsenal. Missed him in the initial team sheet, as I was only focused on the subs, so didn’t watch the first half. Now he has been substituted. Anyone watch it?

**Olé Olé** · 18/07/2019, 10:05 AM

https://www.theguardian.com/football...ine-pre-season

The Guardian name the young player to watch on each pre-season tour.

Jack Clarke of Aston Villa is named. He's down as having Irish citizenship on transfermarkt, and a middle name of Aidan. They also mention how he calls out our own Jake Doyle-Hayes as his best mate at the club. Can't find anything him on him playing for us though. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack...spieler/357663

Very positive to see Mark Travers, Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah being named as the one to watch at each of their respective clubs. Molumby could well be breathing down Aaron Connolly's neck for recognition as the one to watch at Brighton.

**Closed Account** · 18/07/2019, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Olé Olé

Can't find anything him on him playing for us though. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack...spieler/357663

It's right there in your link!
https://www.fai.ie/ireland/match/55505/2017/999943219

**Olé Olé** · 18/07/2019, 11:09 AM

Ahhhh- thanks! Will be interesting to see if he can propel himself into the 21s setup.

**gastric** · 18/07/2019, 11:19 AM

Ben Wilmot is mentioned in the article too and I am sure I read that he is Irish qualified.

**Diggs246** · 18/07/2019, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by tommy_c12000

Ryan Johansson started tonight vs Arsenal. Missed him in the initial team sheet, as I was only focused on the subs, so didn’t watch the first half. Now he has been substituted. Anyone watch it?

He should look at a loan move himeslf, if he starts playing regularly in a lower Bundesliga team it will do wonders for him and the Rep of ireland

**tommy_c12000** · 18/07/2019, 1:23 PM

https://www.punditarena.com/football/oisinmcqueirns2758/irish-prospect-ryan-johansson-starts-for-bayern-in-defeat-to-arsenal/amp/

Appears to have “held his own” middle of the Park. Agree needs loan move, like many of our youngsters

**tommy_c12000** · 18/07/2019, 5:14 PM

Just watched replay of the first half Bayern vs Arsenal.

Johansson was pretty impressive. Played in an advanced midfield role. Technically sound with good first touch and close control, crisp passer, creative with a couple of nice through balls, good positioning, always looking for the ball showing confidence, and can beat a man as well. Fluffed a couple of shots on goal so his shooting ability remains to be determined. He’s young and was brushed off the ball a couple of times, but expect to improve as he gets stronger. Defensive aspect to his game probably not his strongest, but obviously has plenty of time to develop this. Would need a more defensive minded midfielder alongside him.

Certainly didn't do his credentials any harm. Fingers crossed he will see more game time vs Madrid and Milan, 7/20 and 6/23, in order to put himself in the shop window for a solid loan move which he now needs to take himself to the next level. He will be 19 this season in February. Overall pretty promising and hope Ireland engage him properly in our set up in coming months.

**liamoo11** · 18/07/2019, 7:10 PM

Originally Posted by tommy_c12000

Just watched replay of the first half Bayern vs Arsenal.

Johansson was pretty impressive. Played in an advanced midfield role. Technically sound with good first touch and close control, crisp passer, creative with a couple of nice through balls, good positioning, always looking for the ball showing confidence, and can beat a man as well. Fluffed a couple of shots on goal so his shooting ability remains to be determined. He’s young and was brushed off the ball a couple of times, but expect to improve as he gets stronger. Defensive aspect to his game probably not his strongest, but obviously has plenty of time to develop this. Would need a more defensive minded midfielder alongside him.

Certainly didn't do his credentials any harm. Fingers crossed he will see more game time vs Madrid and Milan, 7/20 and 6/23, in order to put himself in the shop window for a solid loan move which he now needs to take himself to the next level. He will be 19 this season in February. Overall pretty promising and hope Ireland engage him properly in our set up in coming months.

Thank you. He will be under 19 for us for the season coming hopefully he can be a regular in Bayern's b team who play in the equivalent of league 1 he wasn't involved at that level I dont think last season just their 19s

**youngirish** · 19/07/2019, 9:56 AM

Dara O'Shea having a good pre-season thus far at West Brom:

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport...-at-west-brom/

**Diggs246** · 19/07/2019, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by liamoo11

Thank you. He will be under 19 for us for the season coming hopefully he can be a regular in Bayern's b team who play in the equivalent of league 1 he wasn't involved at that level I dont think last season just their 19s

Is he ours for defo or can you still switch country?

**elatedscum** · 19/07/2019, 12:24 PM

Once he makes an appearance at U19s 21s or senior, his change is set in stone.

**youngirish** · 19/07/2019, 7:03 PM

Connolly starting up front for Brighton against Crawley Town. No sign of Molumby. I'm guessing he's either injured or being held back for the game against Fulham this weekend with the first teamers.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.co...-on-19-jul-19/

**Eirambler** · 19/07/2019, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by youngirish

Connolly starting up front for Brighton against Crawley Town. No sign of Molumby. I'm guessing he's either injured or being held back for the game against Fulham this weekend with the first teamers.

https://www.brightonandhovealbion.co...-on-19-jul-19/

It was basically their Under 23 team and it doesn't look like he stood out at all. He was very good in Toulon but looking like he will need a loan move down the divisions if he wants first team football this season. Not sure if Molumby is still injured or if he might be involved in their first team friendly tomorrow.

**liamoo11** · 20/07/2019, 5:24 PM

Tom o connor was sub today for Southampton with smallbone obafemi and long starting

**Eirambler** · 20/07/2019, 6:08 PM

Very positive reports on Will Smallbone today.

**youngirish** · 20/07/2019, 6:46 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

Very positive reports on Will Smallbone today.

Apparently Obafemi played well also.

**liamoo11** · 20/07/2019, 7:45 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

It was basically their Under 23 team and it doesn't look like he stood out at all. He was very good in Toulon but looking like he will need a loan move down the divisions if he wants first team football this season. Not sure if Molumby is still injured or if he might be involved in their first team friendly tomorrow.

Molumby was not involved anyone know what the injury is? O hora was on bench needs a loan u would think