Easah Suliman

[brentastonb6]

Given our various central defensive partnership issues this season does anyone know why Suliman hasn’t even been in the squad ? He turns 20 on 26th of January so not a kid anymore, he’s captained England at under 16,17
and 19 level ( being the first player of Asian heritage to captain the English national team ) he was also part of England’s U19 European Championship winning team . He’s apparently 6’1” so would appear to have all the credentials .

[Fasth56]

The answer lies somewhere between the coaches and the CEO level.

[Hookeysmith]

You would think that CH is the one position that any kid at our club would excel at considering the expertise of the Manager in the same role 

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

You would think that CH is the one position that any kid at our club would excel at considering the expertise of the Manager in the same role 

You're assuming that SB actually takes a few training session!

[ChicagoLion]

Sadly Bruce is not known for bringing players through.

[Drummond]

Because he's only 20.

[paul_e]

Because he's only 20.

So is Bree, who's a right back, but he played him as a centre back last week.  I honestly think he just doesn't trust kids in defensive roles and wants as much experience as possible back there, whereas he's a little more willing to give the young players a chance further forward.

[Mister E]

You would think that CH is the one position that any kid at our club would excel at considering the expertise of the Manager in the same role 

You're assuming that SB actually takes a few training session!

He doesn't , apparently; but Calderwood (a former CB) does!

[Rudy65]

You would think that CH is the one position that any kid at our club would excel at considering the expertise of the Manager in the same role 

You're assuming that SB actually takes a few training session!

His shape (or out of shape) would suggest he doesnt

[OzVilla]

I'll never quite understand how a manager like Bruce doesn't take training sessions. I take it he just stands on the sidelines and watches?

[Larry Duff]

Of course the reason Suliman doesn't get in the first team is that maybe He isn't good enough to be picked.  I can't say I have ever been impressed by him.  Not strong enough in my opinion.  Did really poorly on loan last season at Cheltenham was it ?
Kevin Toner was far more impressive playing for the U18s but He hasn't made the transition to senior football.  Suliman is quite a nice footballer so He might get stronger as He grows but I will be surprised.

[wittonwarrior]

Agree with one or two others needs to be good enough to play at the level. Just because someone is young does not autqualifes them

[Risso]

When he was on loan at Cheltenham Town, they sent him back early as they didn’t think he was physically ready for the rigours of lower league football. I’m guessing he has probably filled out a bit since then.

[Drummond]

Except that 20 is nothing for a central defender, you really don't see many at that age do you?

Full back potentially different, and attacking players are different too.

[cheltenhamlion]

When he was on loan at Cheltenham Town, they sent him back early as they didn’t think he was physically ready for the rigours of lower league football. I’m guessing he has probably filled out a bit since then.

He was shite on loan at Cheltenham.