Mark Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Saw a young lad playing for Barnsley last night, apparently only 16, called Fabio Jalo, making his debut for 1st team I think. Striker, and I reckon even on just one showing, this lad has a decent future ahead of him. I'm sure you know all about him..... I don't 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 He is only 16 and they've just managed to tie him to a professional contract. Top scorer and player of the season in every age group he's come through. He's also scored a few for their 23s. At their u18s playoff game against Charlton their were scouts from 8 premier league and 4 championship clubs. He scored both Barnsley goals. Pro contract or not, he'll not be there at the start of next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Tylluan said: He is only 16 and they've just managed to tie him to a professional contract. Top scorer and player of the season in every age group he's come through. He's also scored a few for their 23s. At their u18s playoff game against Charlton their were scouts from 8 premier league and 4 championship clubs. He scored both Barnsley goals. Pro contract or not, he'll not be there at the start of next season One to watch then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 59 minutes ago, Tylluan said: He is only 16 and they've just managed to tie him to a professional contract. Top scorer and player of the season in every age group he's come through. He's also scored a few for their 23s. At their u18s playoff game against Charlton their were scouts from 8 premier league and 4 championship clubs. He scored both Barnsley goals. Pro contract or not, he'll not be there at the start of next season No I suspect not. I didn't know he was that well known already. I was hoping we could be interested..... But by sounds not a chance 😂 Lightning quick with a really good touch. Really stood out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Mark said: No I suspect not. I didn't know he was that well known already. I was hoping we could be interested..... But by sounds not a chance 😂 Lightning quick with a really good touch. Really stood out He's Portuguese but playing through England youth set ups. Portugal want him back and may give him a full cap debut if his progression continues this season. I can see him getting game time with Barnsley's first team, maybe Papa John's run outs. Just asked a mate who said he reminds him of Jermaine Defoe's style but looks stronger. He also said he shows absolutely no fear whatsoever and a strong belief in his own ability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Tylluan said: He's Portuguese but playing through England youth set ups. Portugal want him back and may give him a full cap debut if his progression continues this season. I can see him getting game time with Barnsley's first team, maybe Papa John's run outs. Just asked a mate who said he reminds him of Jermaine Defoe's style but looks stronger. He also said he shows absolutely no fear whatsoever and a strong belief in his own ability Yes Defoe is a very good comparison. I initially thought bit like Tony Cotee as well. Strong enough for a 16 year old for sure, not in a Rooney sense, but plenty of time to fill out even more. I guess the days of us doing "a David Hirst" on them are gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, Mark said: Yes Defoe is a very good comparison. I initially thought bit like Tony Cotee as well. Strong enough for a 16 year old for sure, not in a Rooney sense, but plenty of time to fill out even more. I guess the days of us doing "a David Hirst" on them are gone I wouldn’t rule us out nicking one of theirs if we were genuinely interested. There’s different folks steering the ship these days down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 18 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: I wouldn’t rule us out nicking one of theirs if we were genuinely interested. There’s different folks steering the ship these days down there Well I've only seen him once so, obviously, I could be VERY wrong, but if there was any chance of it, I wouldn't think twice about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Judging by the generated chatter I don't think you're wrong Mark but he needs to make his choices wisely otherwise he could end up more like George Hirst than his dad. Barnsley have also put a future value on him giving him a full pro contract at 16. When he goes it won't be for the arbitrary amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 I'll be honest I don't know the ins and outs re pro contracts for the youngsters regarding fees. Yes at his age it could go any way but the talent certainly seems to be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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