Re: The Cantera thread

by VanDeezNuts Sun Aug 26, 2018 2:20 pm

Watched Castilla v Las Palmas B for Vinicius. Gotta say he looked very disjointed for the most part but had some good moments. Likely due to the big change in quality surrounding him. He did well on his own, but the pace of service to his teammates was all off. Still not sure if this was the right decision for Vini

by The Madrid One Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:48 pm

Raul and Xabi have been given their assigned teams, here is a picture of Alonso's first day.

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by The Madrid One Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:34 pm

In better news, respected source CIES has come out with their yearly analysis on the best youth academies in Europe (success is defined as players who have spent at least 3 years in an academy and are now playing somewhere in the top five European leagues) and Real Madrid has come out on top.

by Doc Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:00 pm

So Raul, you know, the only footballer I simply had nothing really critical to say, is gonna be our next Castilla manager.

I cannot wait for @halamadrid2 to big up any and every Castilla product while saying we don't need Eriksen much to Freeza's dismay.

While Lucas starts every game for the 1st team btw...

by futbol_bill Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:13 pm

Don’t forget about Xabi Alonso ( IMO, will eventually be the better coach), is going to coach juvenile, the team below Castilla. And also in the academy is Roberto Carlos!

by halamadrid2 Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:57 pm

It's obvious they are grooming Raul to be the next RM coach once ZZ decides to leave. Great!! Maybe we'll get a striker come through that actually lasts in the first team more than a season

by VanDeezNuts Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:41 pm

Apparently just signed Takefusa Kubo, the 'Japanese Messi' Lmao, not sure about this one. I didn't even know we were after him.

by The Demon of Carthage Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:46 pm

yep, I was going to post about him but you beat me to it.

He's 18, so he's not really that young which means pretty soon we'll be able to see whether or not he's the next big thing. Marca tends to blow things out of proportions on all things Madrid.

Good luck to him.

by futbol_bill Fri Jun 14, 2019 2:10 pm

He’s called next Messi due to his time in Barca academy! He was one of the illegal youths they had in their system that led to their suspension.

by The Madrid One Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:30 pm

Hm, i like this kid. Seems to have more speed/acceleration in his legs and a more potent attacking impulse than either Odegaard or Brahim.

by Hapless_Hans Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:14 pm

vanDEEZ wrote:Apparently just signed Takefusa Kubo, the 'Japanese Messi' Lmao, not sure about this one. I didn't even know we were after him.

Damn it. We were after him as well.

Sigh, at least we have the Canadian Messi, as well as the South Korean Messi.

by Hapless_Hans Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:15 pm

futbol_bill wrote:Don’t forget about Xabi Alonso ( IMO, will eventually be the better coach), is going to coach juvenile, the team below Castilla. And also in the academy is Roberto Carlos!

Xabi Alonso has gone back to San Sebastian

by futbol_bill Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:37 pm

Hapless_Hans wrote:
futbol_bill wrote:Don’t forget about Xabi Alonso ( IMO, will eventually be the better coach), is going to coach juvenile, the team below Castilla. And also in the academy is Roberto Carlos!

Xabi Alonso has gone back to San Sebastian

Hans, that’s old news. La Real is his home and he will be coaching their B team, same level as Raul. I still think of all ex players becoming coaches, Xabi has the most potential. I say this because throughout his playing career, he was in effect an on field coach!

by Hapless_Hans Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:50 pm

futbol_bill wrote:
Hapless_Hans wrote:
futbol_bill wrote:Don’t forget about Xabi Alonso ( IMO, will eventually be the better coach), is going to coach juvenile, the team below Castilla. And also in the academy is Roberto Carlos!

Xabi Alonso has gone back to San Sebastian

Hans, that’s old news. El Real is his home and he will be coaching their B team, same level as Raul. I still think of all ex players becoming coaches, Xabi has the most potential. I say this because throughout his playing career, he was in effect an on field coach!

Rummenigge has publicly stated multiple times that he would love for Xabi to join Bayern's coaching staff. Everyone thinks he will become a great coach, me included.

by Doc Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:02 pm

So in one of the weirder news article to be read by me and something we all knew for months now, Real Madrid has announced that Raul is gonna be our next Castilla manager. I could have sworn they did this already...

GG @halamadrid2

by futbol_bill Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:15 pm

Doc, i guess you don’t understand the media process here. First Marca, AS and others throw out rumours at random, some credible, some just thrown at wall to see if something sticks!

Then Marca announces something has indeed happened.

Then 2 weeks later the club announces it offically!

by Doc Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:52 am

Just give you lads a heads up, if and when Raul becomes a manager for Madrid, don't expect any criticism from me. None. I won't say nor would I tolerate it. You have been warned.

by Mr Nick09 Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:59 am

i will take a sweet pleasure in murking his fraudulent ass. it's a matter of "when" now for him to coach madrid.

by futbol_bill Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:20 am

It actually might be this season Doc, after Zidane leaves in a tantrum when he gets Eriksen instead of the dap king!

Although as much as I like Raul (he is my all time favorite), I think Xabi will eventually be the better coach!

by Valkyrja Sat Jun 22, 2019 12:29 pm

Xabi is the only ex player I expect something from as a coach.

by halamadrid2 Sat Jun 22, 2019 1:06 pm

RM readying Raul to take over when Zidane leaves for greener pastures. More importantly Solari's mini me is gone.

by Doc Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:20 pm

Valkyrja wrote:Xabi is the only ex player I expect something from as a coach.

No hope for the Guti?

by Valkyrja Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:52 pm

Doc wrote:
Valkyrja wrote:Xabi is the only ex player I expect something from as a coach.

No hope for the Guti?

I don't expect anything from him but wouldn't surprise me that behind that mad face might be a good creative coach. From my pov he certainly has a better chance of succeeding than Raul

by The Madrid One Sat Jun 22, 2019 5:10 pm

1. Thinking Xabi will be a good coach is practically becoming a meme. Stahp it.

2. Thinking Raul or other legends to coaches are bound to be trash is equally meme worthy. Stahp it.

by futbol_bill Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:32 am

Castilla might be a good team this season with Kubo and Rodrygo! Both are surely going to part of the squad although Rodrygo may not play entire season there. Until Valverde gets his Spanish passport ( latest news is hopefully in early September), he can’t be listed with first team. The 3 non EU spots are occupied by Valverde, Militao and Vinicius.

These 2 should be a class ahead of everyone in division 3 futbol!

by Cyborg Fri Nov 08, 2019 2:01 pm

I don't follow the youth team as much.

Is there any midfielders capable of moving into the senior team, as cover.

Haven't heard any reviews of any players from the current crop. Usually there are always stand outs who the media will mention.

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