Roarie Deacon

Rimario · 10th July 2011, 05:01 PM

I guess not many have seen him play and so won't have an opinion, but do you think he'll get a game or two (likely from the bench if so) for the first team this season - is he good enough?

Anyone seen him play? He'll be 20 this year so it's not like it's a little boy we've signed on a year...

Bukowski · 10th July 2011, 05:03 PM

Searched for him on YouTube but only got him flitting about in the background of an Arsenal vs. Chelsea reserves game. Did come across this though in the process, unbelievable tekkaz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZixaQA5CGw

gipetto · 10th July 2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rimario

I guess not many have seen him play and so won't have an opinion, but do you think he'll get a game or two (likely from the bench if so) for the first team this season - is he good enough?

Anyone seen him play? He'll be 20 this year so it's not like it's a little boy we've signed on a year...

He looks canny from the glimpses I've seen on youtube. Quick and tricky winger. A lot of the Arsenal fans were shocked to see him leave.

cook · 10th July 2011, 05:06 PM

I thought the SAFC article said he was signed for the reserves?

roker beach · 10th July 2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cook

I thought the SAFC article said he was signed for the reserves?

Yes - first time I've seen the term "development squad". Presumably means he's definitely not in the squad and will play in the reserves - which we can review in January.

andy78 · 10th July 2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by roker beach

Yes - first time I've seen the term "development squad". Presumably means he's definitely not in the squad and will play in the reserves - which we can review in January.

He doesn't need to be named in the 25 man squad because of his age. I think we might see the odd appearance from the bench, not like we are blessed with wide players.

Bear · 10th July 2011, 05:38 PM

I doubt he'll ever kick a ball for the first team

Masterplan · 10th July 2011, 05:38 PM

Is he a left winger or right winger?

Rimario · 10th July 2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterplan

Is he a left winger or right winger?

He's a striker first and foremost, if you google him.

rich_mackem · 10th July 2011, 05:52 PM

mate at work knows him a reckons he's a cracking little player, he's a bit shocked he's left arsenal but reckons we've got ourself a good deal if he lives up to his potential...says he plays a similar role to what Henry did when he first arrived at arsenal but obviously not quite up to Henry level.