Lewis Richardson

[Local cricketer]

Hope he gets a run out on Sunday. Even if it’s in goal.

Sheff U have thrown a 17 year old in who’s done alright but isn’t in Richardson’s league

[IanMcL]

Could well get a game. If Pope not fit, he may as well!

[Rileybobs]

I’d prefer us to do whatever it takes to win the game. And if we are comfortable with 10 minutes to go then by all means bring him on.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Would love to see him given the game. Nothing to lose might as well give him some game time.

[tiger76]

Win the game first and then bring him on in the closing stages.

[Dark Cloud]

I totally agree. Give the lad a game and make it meaningful as in there's plenty of time left to make an impact.

[boatshed bill]

Would love to see him given the game. Nothing to lose might as well give him some game time.

I wish he'd been put on instead of Vydra. Would have been a bit of an experience for him.

[Milltown1882]

Should’ve been the first sub tonight. Stan is the only manager in memory who would give the kids a go in a game like this.

[minnieclaret]

Watched SheffU tonight same old story. If they score against us I’ll plait fog.

[FCBurnley]

Could well get a game. If Pope not fit, he may as well!

Thought he was a forward!!

[IanMcL]

Thought he was a forward!!

Have you seen our other keepers?

[superdimitri]

Can't risk it unfortunately. Too much money at stake with the possibility to finish above Newcastle and Brighton.

[Vegas Claret]

Can't risk it unfortunately. Too much money at stake with the possibility to finish above Newcastle and Brighton.

Genuine question - is there though ? The players get a bonus the higher up the league they finish, I wonder how much that would eat into the prize money for finishing 16th as opposed to 17th ?

[superdimitri]

Genuine question - is there though ? The players get a bonus the higher up the league they finish, I wonder how much that would eat into the prize money for finishing 16th as opposed to 17th ?

Not sure on exact figures but they will certainly earn more for a higher finish. I think for us its really the survival bonus that pays out the most to them though.

I'd say we could earn another 3m at least if we finish 2 places higher, half that if only 1.

Its really a sad state of affairs for the English game when you can't give your youngsters a run in because of all the money on offer.

[Woodleyclaret]

Should have partnered Chris v Liverpool and why BPG wasnt in goal is also a mystery

[Vegas Claret]

Not sure on exact figures but they will certainly earn more for a higher finish. I think for us its really the survival bonus that pays out the most to them though.

I'd say we could earn another 3m at least if we finish 2 places higher, half that if only 1.

Its really a sad state of affairs for the English game when you can't give your youngsters a run in because of all the money on offer.

totally agree

[IanMcL]

Are they prem class or would we be playing with 10 men?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Are they prem class or would we be playing with 10 men?

Only one way to find out.

What better of an opportunity, against bottom of the league in a game that means absolutely nothing

[IanMcL]

I will leave it to the manager. The lad is not exactly prolific in men's football, is he?

[bfccrazy]

I will leave it to the manager. The lad is not exactly prolific in men's football, is he?

Same as McNeil on his first game?

[IanMcL]

Same as McNeil on his first game?

Not necessarily.
McNeil was being raved about. Richardson is developing and showing promise, as far as we know.

[JohnMac]

He is one on the stars of our group of young players and those who have seen him play know his profile has been shining for as long as Dwight's was if not longer.

[Local cricketer]

Not necessarily.
McNeil was being raved about. Richardson is developing and showing promise, as far as we know.

This is a lad that Spurs and some of the biggest clubs in Germany wanted to sign before he signed his contract here. McNeil wasn’t getting that level of attention

[Newcastleclaret93]

This is a lad that Spurs and some of the biggest clubs in Germany wanted to sign before he signed his contract here. McNeil wasn’t getting that level of attention

Didn’t Westwood in a recent interview say that he is going to be a top player

[BenWickes]

This is a lad that Spurs and some of the biggest clubs in Germany wanted to sign before he signed his contract here. McNeil wasn’t getting that level of attention

Indeed. There were a number of so called 'bigger' clubs interested in Richardson even when he was still a schoolboy.

[bfccrazy]

Not necessarily.
McNeil was being raved about. Richardson is developing and showing promise, as far as we know.

At a similar age .....

McNeil was dropped by United
Richardson was getting majorly raved about after scoring 5 goals then a hat trick whilst playing up age groups...... he has definitely been raved about.

With McNeil, when he made his debut - a lot of people didn’t know about him or how he played. Richardson is being tracked by more fans I’ve found

[Iloveyoubrady]

At a similar age .....

McNeil was dropped by United
Richardson was getting majorly raved about after scoring 5 goals then a hat trick whilst playing up age groups...... he has definitely been raved about.

With McNeil, when he made his debut - a lot of people didn’t know about him or how he played. Richardson is being tracked by more fans I’ve found

Richardson has shown more promise through age group stuff than McNeil did. He’s scored goals at every level (other than 1st team yet) and played for England agegroup sides all the way through.

[Local cricketer]

Anyway point stands I think he should start on Sunday. We have to find a way to get him involved otherwise his career could stall

[JarrowClaret]

Realistically we can move up 1 place Brighton should get beat by Arsenal you would expect Newcastle to get at least a point at Fulham. I know Football doesn’t always work that way and you never know but if we look realistically that is it.

For me I would treat the game as a pre season game (sort of) and would play as many of the U23s as i could within reason obviously I wouldn’t change all the team.

Richardson would be a certainty to start for me not sure where though I know he is a striker but would he benefit from a game down the right hand side for instance!

I would look to see if we could use Thompson, Mancini would Mumbongo and Benson (if fit) benefit from another run out off the bench maybe.

I know we will go as strong as possible because that is what we do which is fare enough I guess.

[boatshed bill]

Realistically we can move up 1 place Brighton should get beat by Arsenal you would expect Newcastle to get at least a point at Fulham. I know Football doesn’t always work that way and you never know but if we look realistically that is it.
Richardson would be a certainty to start for me not sure where though I know he is a striker but would he benefit from a game down the right hand side for instance!

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If we were to play Richardson I think it would have to be supporting Wood in a 4-4-1-1 type set-up.

[Local cricketer]

Realistically we can move up 1 place Brighton should get beat by Arsenal you would expect Newcastle to get at least a point at Fulham. I know Football doesn’t always work that way and you never know but if we look realistically that is it.

For me I would treat the game as a pre season game (sort of) and would play as many of the U23s as i could within reason obviously I wouldn’t change all the team.

Richardson would be a certainty to start for me not sure where though I know he is a striker but would he benefit from a game down the right hand side for instance!

I would look to see if we could use Thompson, Mancini would Mumbongo and Benson (if fit) benefit from another run out off the bench maybe.

I know we will go as strong as possible because that is what we do which is fare enough I guess.

Mumbongo is light years behind Richardson. Very surprised he’s got another year. I think he is seen as a project

[Ric_C]

I've asked this question before, but no one answered. What type of striker is Richardson? ie who is he most similar to in our squad?

From reports he sounds like a bit of a poacher, but I've never seen him play. What are his main attributes. I'm aware he's only 17 and he can progress his skills, but I was just curious.

[ClaretTony]

He is one on the stars of our group of young players and those who have seen him play know his profile has been shining for as long as Dwight's was if not longer.

Definitely started shining at a younger age that Dwight's did but not having seen games this season I'm not sure how he has progressed

[boyyanno]

I've asked this question before, but no one answered. What type of striker is Richardson? ie who is he most similar to in our squad?

From reports he sounds like a bit of a poacher, but I've never seen him play. What are his main attributes. I'm aware he's only 17 and he can progress his skills, but I was just curious.

I would find it very hard to compare him to anyone currently. He's not a player that moves with the ball like Vydra and he also lacks the physique to be a target man. He's pretty much exactly what you have heard- a poacher.

I personally don't think he's ready for first team football yet. There are very few players at Premier league level that are successful as just a poacher and I think getting him out on a decent loan spell and beefing him up a bit should be our next step with him.

[minnieclaret]

He only needs to knock one in with his backside to be better than £24m Rhian Brewster.
We need to finish with a win. Full first team to put a smile on our faces for the Summer.

[randomclaret2]

A win could be worth several milion pounds to the club..

[AfloatinClaret]

If other more affluent clubs are showing interest then I think that it's perhaps more important that we give him a decent shot - rather than ten minutes at the end we could start him and if it's not working take him off at half time? - so that the lad at least feels like there's a chance of making the stating-eleven at TM, whereas elsewhere there may not.

[ClaretLoup]

It’s unrealistic to start him when he has played 5/10 minutes of league football in a dead game. However a 15/20 minute spell might be more plausible if the game is either lost or won.

[Vegas Claret]

A win could be worth several milion pounds to the club..

it's 6.8 million at stake if we can move up a place (CP posted the list in the MMT)

[boatshed bill]

I would find it very hard to compare him to anyone currently. He's not a player that moves with the ball like Vydra and he also lacks the physique to be a target man. He's pretty much exactly what you have heard- a poacher.

I personally don't think he's ready for first team football yet. There are very few players at Premier league level that are successful as just a poacher and I think getting him out on a decent loan spell and beefing him up a bit should be our next step with him.

Nearest comparable player we have had would be Robbie Blake, in my opinion. 18 years old wouldn't be considered too young for the first team of lots of league clubs

[randomclaret2]

it's 6.8 million at stake if we can move up a place (CP posted the list in the MMT)

I think its £6.8m difference between 15th and 17th ( i.e. £3.4m per place ) but still a substantial amount of money. No such thing as meaningless matches in the Premier League.

[Andingle]

Nearest comparable player we have had would be Robbie Blake, in my opinion. 18 years old wouldn't be considered too young for the first team of lots of league clubs

Can see similarities to Blake but see Lewis as more of a Harry Kane type, natural instincts, natural finisher, runs the channels & can hold the ball up well despite his lack of physicality, still learning and a long way to go but signs are positive he's progressing in the right direction

[Chester Perry]

I think its £6.8m difference between 15th and 17th ( i.e. £3.4m per place ) but still a substantial amount of money. No such thing as meaningless matches in the Premier League.

particularly when you consider we still have to pay £4.9m for the rebate created by last seasons restart - there is still no indication of rebates being claimed this season (though they seem almost inevitable for some of the international rights) or what is being done about the losses on the Chinese TV deals (there is a court case pending over last season's monies, but that does not help the huge loss this season and whatever it may be next season)

EDIT I should add that we will benefit to the tune of circa £2m - £2.5m this season as a result of Fulham and West Brom being promoted while still in receipt of parachute payments

[boatshed bill]

I think we may as well accept that we will be receiving whatever finishing 17th pays, to be honest.

[buzzclarets79]

If you’re good enough you’re old enough.
Players are getting blooded younger and younger these days, to the fact if you’ve not wowed and amazed everyone by 21/22 no longer a top prospect.

[IanMcL]

Richardson has shown more promise through age group stuff than McNeil did. He’s scored goals at every level (other than 1st team yet) and played for England agegroup sides all the way through.

I only know that at 16, we thought we had a star of promise.

Still very young to come against hardened centre backs.
That has to be the managers call. If he can positively contribute, he may get some minutes. Plenty of time and we have strikers needed in minutes.

[Nonayforever]

If I was Vydra and got dropped just to see how Richardson performs, I would be seriously ****** off and would be banging the managers door down having it out with him.

[boatshed bill]

If I was Vydra and got dropped just to see how Richardson performs, I would be seriously ****** off and would be banging the managers door down having it out with him.

It shouldn't be seen as being dropped as such, and he wasn't in the line up vs Liverpool

[Rileybobs]

If you’re good enough you’re old enough.
Players are getting blooded younger and younger these days, to the fact if you’ve not wowed and amazed everyone by 21/22 no longer a top prospect.

Not sure anyone is questioning whether he’s old enough. The big question is whether he’s good enough, and Dyche will have a good idea of the answer.

[Rowls]

It's not even necessarily "is he good enough" it might be as simple as "is he big and strong enough yet?"

Everybody develops at a different rate. Shucks! I had my first shave yesterday and I'm 62.

Happy to go with Dyche's decision.