Cardiff City Striker goes back out again on loan

My view maybe deserved a call up to the under 23’s can’t do any worse than we have



WAITE RETURNS ON LOAN

James Waite has returned on a season-long loan from Cardiff City after scoring 13 in 19 games while on loan last season


The 20 year old is a prolific scorer in the lower leagues and is just waiting for his chance.


Wednesday 16th September 2020



Manager Scott Bartlett said:

James was fantastic for us last season and it’s like he’s never been away.

“He scored a lot of goals and his work ethic is second to none.

“It’s no secret we have been looking for another forward player and to get one of James’ quality is a real bonus.

“I didn’t think we would be able to get him back because he did so well last time but it’s worked out well for us.

“We thought he would go elsewhere, a lot higher up the football pyramid into league football but it wasn’t to be and he was desperate to come back.

“He had other options but the way we look after our loan players meant we were always in with a chance.

“We are delighted to have him and thank Cardiff for allowing it to happen.”

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Forward James Waite has returned on a season-long loan from Cardiff City after scoring 13 in 19 games while on loan last season.




James said:

I’m delighted to be back here for the second time following my loan here last season.

“The way I was treated here and the quality of the squad made me eager to push for this loan and return to Weston.

“I can’t wait to get back out there playing and enjoying my football again.

“I’m ready to hit the ground running”.

About James

Waite has progressed through the academy ranks at Cardiff City and was offered his first professional contract in 2017 after impressing in the U18 side.

Waite joined National League North side Hereford FC on loan in February 2019 for his first experience of senior football, joining the Bulls until the end of the season. Waite made nine appearances, scoring two goals, assisting one and was an unused substitute twice during his spell at Edgar Street.

The 20-year-old sent the 2019 summer on tour with Cardiff’s first-team in America, before Waite made his first-team debut for Cardiff City in August of that year, appearing as a substitute in their Carabao Cup encounter with Luton Town.

In October 2019, he signed for the Seagulls on loan, making 19 appearances and scoring 13 goals while assisting three before the season was curtailed.

Waite has also been involved in international football lately, making his debut for the Wales Under-21 team against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the start of the month.

We are delighted that James has returned to The Optima Stadium and thank Cardiff City for their co-operation.

Completely pointless move can’t see how this can possibly enhance his career

Completely pointless move can’t see how this can possibly enhance his career

my thoughts exactly...first season fair enough but this season we should have been trying to get him into a league club..

Waste of time

Completely pointless move can’t see how this can possibly enhance his career

my thoughts exactly...first season fair enough but this season we should have been trying to get him into a league club..

i TOTALLY AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU

Completely pointless move can’t see how this can possibly enhance his career

my thoughts exactly...first season fair enough but this season we should have been trying to get him into a league club..

i TOTALLY AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU

Agreed.

Perhaps we (or even other potential clubs) don't think he's going to make it in the league ? Either way it does seem a really strange place to go for a second loan period.

Completely pointless move can’t see how this can possibly enhance his career

my thoughts exactly...first season fair enough but this season we should have been trying to get him into a league club..

i TOTALLY AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU

Agreed.

Perhaps we (or even other potential clubs) don't think he's going to make it in the league ? Either way it does seem a really strange place to go for a second loan period.

Very strange.

What is the point of our so called academy?

Completely pointless move can’t see how this can possibly enhance his career

my thoughts exactly...first season fair enough but this season we should have been trying to get him into a league club..

i TOTALLY AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU

Agreed.

Perhaps we (or even other potential clubs) don't think he's going to make it in the league ? Either way it does seem a really strange place to go for a second loan period.

well i thought he had gone back to Hereford ... read it again and realised its Weston in tier 7 .....

James Waite, scope for him to go higher than Weston-super-Mare?




NEIL HARRIS:

“With young lads, we can offer the players, we are very proactive getting the players out and playing the right level.

“Sometimes you have to say the balance between waiting and waiting… We didn’t have any interest for James at Football League or Conference level and it feels like home for him as well.

“It felt like the right move for him because he wasn’t going to be in our first-team squad.”

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I guess if a league 2 or conference team came in for him then that would’ve been his destination so WSM is probably better than keeping him in the under 23’s I suppose. At least he is getting some sort of league experience.

I guess if a league 2 or conference team came in for him then that would’ve been his destination so WSM is probably better than keeping him in the under 23’s I suppose. At least he is getting some sort of league experience.

its non league, tier 7.. he actually went to Hereford the season before last and played at a higher level... and to be honest if our under 23s are not better man for man than WSM we need to stop funding them...

I guess if a league 2 or conference team came in for him then that would’ve been his destination so WSM is probably better than keeping him in the under 23’s I suppose. At least he is getting some sort of league experience.

its non league, tier 7.. he actually went to Hereford the season before last and played at a higher level... and to be honest if our under 23s are not better man for man than WSM we need to stop funding them...

agree

I guess if a league 2 or conference team came in for him then that would’ve been his destination so WSM is probably better than keeping him in the under 23’s I suppose. At least he is getting some sort of league experience.

its non league, tier 7.. he actually went to Hereford the season before last and played at a higher level... and to be honest if our under 23s are not better man for man than WSM we need to stop funding them...

Good point, this is also true

Whether it’s Hereford or Weston doesn’t really matter....he’s playing way off League 1 or 2 standard where u would want him to be by now if he’s gonna make a first teamer in the future.
One season in 23s or moved on imo