The answer is no and obviously he’s still young but

I don’t see what his talent is that will get him to the standard required. Pace isn’t great, physicality is improving but what’s obvious is that there is a gulf between what we consider is the best young talent we will be able to buy (once Europe’s wealthiest clubs have bought the real cream) and the standard required at this level. I’m not certain this is all Knapper’s fault but a failing of the US owner’s who are spending on the Moneyball principle. Whatever, it’s not working.

Posted By: Chopper on October 2nd 2025 at 08:23:47

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Tonight was Oscar Schwartau's 50th appearance for Norwich (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Oct 2, 00:14:22
- Yes. Has definitely improved certain aspects of his game and for 19 he shows real promise. (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Oct 2, 12:44:15
  - Players should show promise on loan at stockport (NCFC) - IG88, Oct 2, 16:58:28
- Harry Kane was around the same age when he played for us. (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 2, 10:40:31
- He's the perennial 'promising ' player type. Sadly. (n/m) (NCFC) - MORDENCANARY, Oct 2, 10:12:20
- The answer is no and obviously he’s still young but (NCFC) - Chopper, Oct 2, 08:23:47
  - Mostly knapper fault, the US owners (NCFC) - IG88, Oct 2, 09:30:25
  - Moneyball is fine in principle (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 2, 08:38:25
    - unless it replaces using your eyes and brain (NCFC) - paulg, Oct 2, 09:06:33
- He's 19 (NCFC) - 51eve, Oct 2, 07:38:28
- Still very young (NCFC) - inutero, Oct 2, 07:08:57
- Last night was one of his better games (NCFC) - Nelsons final flanel, Oct 2, 07:00:15

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