I think if you're good enough the step up isn't a problem. Diabate wasn't getting rave reviews, or even playing every week whilst on loan at Truro then seamlessly slots into our performing L2 side. Storey walked in to our side at a very young age and was clearly a step above the rest. It appears to me that if you have the talent and the correct attitude then the higher the level you play at allows you to showcase that talent more so than in the non league.As well as he's doing at Tivvy it's a HUGE step up to League Two. I expect to see him out on loan at maybe Bath or Chippenham next season in National League South first. Maybe even Yeovil or Torquay in the National League, when we'll obviously be in League One
Indeed, both Cheick and Jordan stepped up seamlessly straight from playing at the same Southern League Premier level that Alfie is playing at now. Truro and Dorchester respectively. The one thing those two have in common is that opportunity opened up for them mid season.
Storey was an exception IMO. Pond is two years younger than Diabate and right now we're well off for players at CB. There's no need to rush Pond's progress.
In fairness, Diabate was playing every week (when fit) for Truro.
It’s been announced today that Ben Adelsbury, one of Taunton’s main centre backs for the past 5 years is leaving.As well as he's doing at Tivvy it's a HUGE step up to League Two. I expect to see him out on loan at maybe Bath or Chippenham next season in National League South first. Maybe even Yeovil or Torquay in the National League, when we'll obviously be in League One
From MT's post match it appears that Alfie / his agent are angling for move away from SJP but those N of the border don't want to pay us what he's worth. Guess we have less than 12 months to sort it out.
Thanks for nothing Alfie - sad that you don't see the need to repay the club that has given you so much opportunity.
