" THIS IS IT FOR ME "
Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:43 am
MY VIEW:
THIS IS IT FOR ME ON THE PLAYERS BELOW:
Def not Stars yet??? All 21 years old nearly for me they either are good enough this season in our first team or we move them out, no point loaning them, by now they ALL should of made it
The next batch of Cardiff City stars hoping to barge their way into Erol Bulut's first-team plans
ELI KING WILL BE 21 THIS YEAR / OLLIE TANNER AGED 21 / OLIVER DENHAM AGED 21 / RUBIN COLWILL AGED 21 / ISSAK DAVIES WILL BE 22 YEARS OLD IN SEPT.
Plus James Crole will be 20 years old this year / Joel Colwill will be 19 years old in October.
The next batch of Cardiff City stars hoping to barge their way into Erol Bulut's first-team plans
Seven potential first team players this season.
The new Bluebirds boss has invited the club's brightest prospects to show him what they're made of ahead of the new season.
By John Jones
Media Wales Sport Reporter
Friday 29th June 2023
The first Cardiff City game of the Erol Bulut era takes place this weekend as the Bluebirds play host to Cymru Premier Division side Penybont FC as part of their pre-season preparations.
While it may not be the most glamorous tie that will be ever held at Cardiff City Stadium, it is one full of opportunity, with fans getting to see Bulut's side in action for the first time, while the Turkish manager gets to experiment with his team selection ahead of the first game of the season on August 6.
It could also prove a crucial fixture for some of the up-and-coming youngsters at the club, however, as they look to force their way into Bulut's thinking ahead of the new Championship campaign.
The new boss has made no secret of his intention to revamp the squad that finished 21st in the league last season, claiming that he is eyeing up to 10 new signings this summer having identified the areas of the team that need improvement.
But while this could spell bad news for some players who fail to make an impact during pre-season, Bulut has also conceded that he simply does not know enough about the club's young prospects to decide yet where they will fit in his plans, with the 48-year-old keen to test them in the upcoming games against Penybont FC and their league rivals The New Saints.
EROL BULUT:
"I want after the first week to have a game because I want to see a few young players," he revealed. "I don't know all the young players. For a few games I was watching I knew a few names [in the first team] and what kind of performance they can give.
"But for some young players, I don't know. That's why I want to see them in some games. They will be good for our squad for the rest of the season.
"So this is important," he added. "We need the young players to have two good games in front of our fans. We want to start the first game with a win. Even if it's a friendly match, we want to win as much as possible."
Darren Purse has told the media and Bulut these players are all exciting and ready for the first team.
With Bulut inviting the club's young talent to show him what they're made of, the question is who will now take the opportunity to force their way into his first-team plans?
While his knowledge of the Bluebirds' youth is, by his own admission, limited, the manager will have undoubtedly been told about the huge potential held by academy products Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies.
The pair endured stop-start seasons last campaign, with mercurial talent Colwill, 20, starting just four Championship matches having struggled with injury while 21-year-old Davies with only 2 goals in 36 appearances was ruled out of last summer's pre-season before seeing his opportunities limited by the acquisitions of Sory Kaba and Connor Wickham.
Both men's natural ability is undeniable, while their respective ceilings are arguably the highest at the club. But having been backed by the fans since bursting onto the scene and playing little first-team football in that time, Colwill and Davies both now have a point to prove and in order to do so, need minutes under their belts.
With Colwill also hitting form on international duty for the under-21s, it would appear mutually beneficial for Bulut to include at least one of them in his plans for Penybont as he targets an opening win.
Defender Oliver Denham is largely in the same boat after an injury hit-season, with the 21-year-old carrying out some extra-curricular training ahead of the next campaign as he looks to make Bulut sit up and notice.
Again, his potential has been recognised by club and country, having signed a new deal with Cardiff earlier this year and being called up to the senior Wales squad for last year's crunch World Cup qualifiers - but now it is up to him to show what he is capable of as he looks for a consistent run of appearances.
Also hoping to push on is Eli King, who signed a new three-year contract with the Bluebirds earlier this week in the first bit of business of the Bulut era.
Having made seven first-team appearances for Cardiff over the past two seasons and spending last term out on loan with Crewe Alexandra in League 2, the 20-year-old is eager for more, telling Cardiff City TV: "Pre-season is about trying to impress, and get your fitness up as well.
ELI KING:
"I've had a taste of senior football, and I feel like I've developed a lot in these past two seasons through being involved in first-team football. This season is about pushing on and being really involved in senior football."
Ollie Tanner is another who will be hoping to put a frustrating year behind him, with the 21-year-old, joined the Bluebirds from seventh-tier side Lewes FC last year, having a difficult first season as a Cardiff player.
After spending time with the under-21s to build up his fitness, he was sent out to National League struggler York City in January to gain experience, but came back with very little after only playing six games and being jettisoned from the squad after less than two months. Tanner never managed to impress at York and only made 6 appearances, mostly as sub in 5 months.
Darren Purse rates Ollie Tanner highly and believes he will be a regualar this season in the first team.
But he has shown glimpses of his talent in the opportunities he has been given at under-21 level, with boss Darren Purse praising his "outstanding" ability. If he is patient, then, and channels the frustration of recent months in the right way, there's every chance he can make a lasting impression on Bulut.
Meanwhile, James Crole presents the new Bluebirds boss with a wildcard option as he looks to bolster his new side's attacking options, spent last season on loan at non league strugglers Torquay united and with the 19-year-old striker already an accomplished finisher - but admittedly his time may come a little further down the line with new forwards expected to be brought in.
And then there's midfielder Joel Colwill - Rubin's brother - who signed his first professional contract with the club last year having been at the academy since he was six years old. While nobody is expecting him to muscle his way into the first team this season, rest assured that Bulut will have soon been told all about him.
THIS IS IT FOR ME ON THE PLAYERS BELOW:
Def not Stars yet??? All 21 years old nearly for me they either are good enough this season in our first team or we move them out, no point loaning them, by now they ALL should of made it
The next batch of Cardiff City stars hoping to barge their way into Erol Bulut's first-team plans
ELI KING WILL BE 21 THIS YEAR / OLLIE TANNER AGED 21 / OLIVER DENHAM AGED 21 / RUBIN COLWILL AGED 21 / ISSAK DAVIES WILL BE 22 YEARS OLD IN SEPT.
Plus James Crole will be 20 years old this year / Joel Colwill will be 19 years old in October.
The next batch of Cardiff City stars hoping to barge their way into Erol Bulut's first-team plans
Seven potential first team players this season.
The new Bluebirds boss has invited the club's brightest prospects to show him what they're made of ahead of the new season.
By John Jones
Media Wales Sport Reporter
Friday 29th June 2023
The first Cardiff City game of the Erol Bulut era takes place this weekend as the Bluebirds play host to Cymru Premier Division side Penybont FC as part of their pre-season preparations.
While it may not be the most glamorous tie that will be ever held at Cardiff City Stadium, it is one full of opportunity, with fans getting to see Bulut's side in action for the first time, while the Turkish manager gets to experiment with his team selection ahead of the first game of the season on August 6.
It could also prove a crucial fixture for some of the up-and-coming youngsters at the club, however, as they look to force their way into Bulut's thinking ahead of the new Championship campaign.
The new boss has made no secret of his intention to revamp the squad that finished 21st in the league last season, claiming that he is eyeing up to 10 new signings this summer having identified the areas of the team that need improvement.
But while this could spell bad news for some players who fail to make an impact during pre-season, Bulut has also conceded that he simply does not know enough about the club's young prospects to decide yet where they will fit in his plans, with the 48-year-old keen to test them in the upcoming games against Penybont FC and their league rivals The New Saints.
EROL BULUT:
"I want after the first week to have a game because I want to see a few young players," he revealed. "I don't know all the young players. For a few games I was watching I knew a few names [in the first team] and what kind of performance they can give.
"But for some young players, I don't know. That's why I want to see them in some games. They will be good for our squad for the rest of the season.
"So this is important," he added. "We need the young players to have two good games in front of our fans. We want to start the first game with a win. Even if it's a friendly match, we want to win as much as possible."
Darren Purse has told the media and Bulut these players are all exciting and ready for the first team.
With Bulut inviting the club's young talent to show him what they're made of, the question is who will now take the opportunity to force their way into his first-team plans?
While his knowledge of the Bluebirds' youth is, by his own admission, limited, the manager will have undoubtedly been told about the huge potential held by academy products Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies.
The pair endured stop-start seasons last campaign, with mercurial talent Colwill, 20, starting just four Championship matches having struggled with injury while 21-year-old Davies with only 2 goals in 36 appearances was ruled out of last summer's pre-season before seeing his opportunities limited by the acquisitions of Sory Kaba and Connor Wickham.
Both men's natural ability is undeniable, while their respective ceilings are arguably the highest at the club. But having been backed by the fans since bursting onto the scene and playing little first-team football in that time, Colwill and Davies both now have a point to prove and in order to do so, need minutes under their belts.
With Colwill also hitting form on international duty for the under-21s, it would appear mutually beneficial for Bulut to include at least one of them in his plans for Penybont as he targets an opening win.
Defender Oliver Denham is largely in the same boat after an injury hit-season, with the 21-year-old carrying out some extra-curricular training ahead of the next campaign as he looks to make Bulut sit up and notice.
Again, his potential has been recognised by club and country, having signed a new deal with Cardiff earlier this year and being called up to the senior Wales squad for last year's crunch World Cup qualifiers - but now it is up to him to show what he is capable of as he looks for a consistent run of appearances.
Also hoping to push on is Eli King, who signed a new three-year contract with the Bluebirds earlier this week in the first bit of business of the Bulut era.
Having made seven first-team appearances for Cardiff over the past two seasons and spending last term out on loan with Crewe Alexandra in League 2, the 20-year-old is eager for more, telling Cardiff City TV: "Pre-season is about trying to impress, and get your fitness up as well.
ELI KING:
"I've had a taste of senior football, and I feel like I've developed a lot in these past two seasons through being involved in first-team football. This season is about pushing on and being really involved in senior football."
Ollie Tanner is another who will be hoping to put a frustrating year behind him, with the 21-year-old, joined the Bluebirds from seventh-tier side Lewes FC last year, having a difficult first season as a Cardiff player.
After spending time with the under-21s to build up his fitness, he was sent out to National League struggler York City in January to gain experience, but came back with very little after only playing six games and being jettisoned from the squad after less than two months. Tanner never managed to impress at York and only made 6 appearances, mostly as sub in 5 months.
Darren Purse rates Ollie Tanner highly and believes he will be a regualar this season in the first team.
But he has shown glimpses of his talent in the opportunities he has been given at under-21 level, with boss Darren Purse praising his "outstanding" ability. If he is patient, then, and channels the frustration of recent months in the right way, there's every chance he can make a lasting impression on Bulut.
Meanwhile, James Crole presents the new Bluebirds boss with a wildcard option as he looks to bolster his new side's attacking options, spent last season on loan at non league strugglers Torquay united and with the 19-year-old striker already an accomplished finisher - but admittedly his time may come a little further down the line with new forwards expected to be brought in.
And then there's midfielder Joel Colwill - Rubin's brother - who signed his first professional contract with the club last year having been at the academy since he was six years old. While nobody is expecting him to muscle his way into the first team this season, rest assured that Bulut will have soon been told all about him.
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Re: " THIS IS IT FOR ME "
Fri Jun 30, 2023 10:18 am
Hope Crole gets the opportunity, his natural finishing ability is something we haven’t had in a long time.
Let’s hope he can be properly coached and ready his full potential.
Let’s hope he can be properly coached and ready his full potential.
Re: " THIS IS IT FOR ME "
Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:07 pm
Crole is a good player proper striker that has an eye for goal .I think he's better than Harris needs to be given a chance .
Re: " THIS IS IT FOR ME "
Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:08 pm
Crole is a good player proper striker that has an eye for goal .I think he's better than Harris needs to be given a chance .