Twelve-year-old rejects Chelsea move

Swindon's twelve-year-old midfielder Jordan Young has rejected the chance to join Chelsea, the League Two club have confirmed.



Young, one of Swindon's most promising players, has been the focus of attention of several bigger clubs but it was the Blues who made the first overtures.

However, he has opted to remain with the Robins and continue his development, to the delight of the Wiltshire outfit.

Jeremy Newton, director of Swindon's Centre of Excellence, told the club's official website: ''We are delighted with the way Jordan is progressing, like so many of our other players within the Centre of Excellence and the STFC Youth Department.

''A lot of hard work goes on, not just at our club, but in the majority of Football League clubs as we coach and develop youngsters at all ages.

''So to have interest shown in this emerging talent by Premier league clubs and for them to continue monitoring players is testament to the good work that is going on.

''Jordan remains contracted to the club until 2015 and he is one of a number of players who we have high hopes for and have secured for the future.''

Quite interesting a twelve year old a huge transfer to a team like Chelsea. He sure seems loyal to Swindon Town.

Chelsea buying youth instead of training their own

With the new rule what has come in us football league clubs have got no chance with our promising youth.

psyroukis wrote:Chelsea buying youth instead of training their own

An arsenal fan saying this? LOL

James shut the fuck up.

polska. wrote:James shut the fuck up.

Well he's got a point..

Shut up your immigrant.

James wrote:Shut up your immigrant.

Immigrant supposed to be an insult now?

QwertyKirby wrote:

James wrote:Shut up your immigrant.

Immigrant supposed to be an insult now?

Of course.

It's so refreshing having James on ignore lol

James wrote:

QwertyKirby wrote:

Immigrant supposed to be an insult now?

Of course.

This.

Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

Even Barca buy players into their youth academy.

psyroukis wrote:Chelsea buying youth instead of training their own

Oh the irony.

luke. wrote:Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

My joint favorite Chelsea fan.

Mr Leiva wrote:

luke. wrote:Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

My joint favorite Chelsea fan.

My favourite Liverpool fan

Luke, I would have agreed with your post but you said Cleverly so I now think it's shit

luke. wrote:Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

Iniesta signed from Albacete
Messi from Newell's Old Boys
Thiago - Flamengo
Pedro - Local side in Tenerife
And more...

luke. wrote:Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

Fantastic post

Mal wrote:

luke. wrote:Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

Iniesta signed from Albacete
Messi from Newell's Old Boys
Thiago - Flamengo
Pedro - Local side in Tenerife
And more...

Well that kind of just proves my point further.

We robbed that 14 year old from Mk dons too

Mc Babel wrote:We robbed that 14 year old from Mk dons too

Who?

Burytilidie wrote:With the new rule what has come in us football league clubs have got no chance with our promising youth.

It depends. We have had a lot of big interest for our players from teams like Man City, Chelsea, Man Utd.....etc etc. But usually the players choose to stay with us as our academy is good.

Sure, the Premier League is fucking us over by forcing us into receiving very small fees for young players....but that's only if the player actually wants to leave.

Kuled wrote:

James wrote:


Of course.

This.

Aren't you an immigrant?

The lad has saw sense. He knows that if he moves to Chelsea then he will most likely be ruining his career like countless other young players thinking that they could break into the first team of such clubs.

luke. wrote:Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

It's not that I disagree with you. And it's not that I think it's stupid buying youth players. It's the fact that Abramovich keeps throwing money at things hoping it will solve problems. He has the resources to make a fantastic academy which would be a win-win situation in that there would be money to be made from selling these players, which would help the club down the track, and there would also be benefits on the field. I just think that given Abramovich's history in which he expertly became a billionaire, he'd conduct his football business with a bit more longevity

If I was a young player like this guy, I would stay at the smaller team cos you're more likely to get games, as opposed to going to Chelsea (for example) and staying in the youth teams and then just staying there until you get released or go on endless loans. I would probably think differently if I was a fan of the club that was interested in me though.

psyroukis wrote:

luke. wrote:Erm.. James is right, what club doesn't? Man United bought Smalling, Phil Jones, Rafael, Fabio, Cleverly, probably more. Arsenal bought Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabregas, probably a lot more at young ages. John Terry only moved to Chelsea from West Ham at the age of 14. You say it like every club produces these star players that were born and bred inside the club's academy, but it's not like that, maybe clubs like Barcelona and Ajax could be an exception to that, but not entirely. Fact is, Our scouting system has obviously deemed him to have enough potential to succeed at the top level, and he'd develop a lot better as a result of being around top players, staff, and having top facilities, something he wouldn't have access to at Swindon. An Arsenal fan criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is ridiculous, infact, anyone criticising Chelsea for buying youth players is quite ridiculous, considering 2 years ago people were broadcasting the fact that our squad was too old.

I shouldn't have wasted that many words on you, but your point was stupid, and I thought you should know that.

It's not that I disagree with you. And it's not that I think it's stupid buying youth players. It's the fact that Abramovich keeps throwing money at things hoping it will solve problems. He has the resources to make a fantastic academy which would be a win-win situation in that there would be money to be made from selling these players, which would help the club down the track, and there would also be benefits on the field. I just think that given Abramovich's history in which he expertly became a billionaire, he'd conduct his football business with a bit more longevity

Abramovich keeps throwing money at things hoping it will solve problems? Has the resources to make a fantastic economy? Not only does he have the resources, he is one step ahead of you, and has already gone and fucking built it, it's called Cobham, incase you didn't know, of course we're not going to be churning out youngsters in a matter of 3 or 4 years. Do you think a man as wealthy, and as smart as Abramovich, throws money at things mindlessly hoping they come off? No. Extensive planning goes into everything he does, be it with Chelsea Football Club, or his personal life, or his role with Russia. Conduct his football business with a bit more longetivity? Well what more can he do, then back his manager, especially funding for youth players, build the club world class training facilities and academy, and offer to build the club a brand new stadium? Do you think Abramovich says to himself, 'Wow, I have an extra £70 million here, and it's giving me a real headache.. I know! Let's buy the first 3 footballers names I hear on TV!'. No. People talk about Abramovich like he runs everything at Chelsea, which isn't true. Sure, he might be ruthless when it comes to sacking managers, but does that mean he rules over everything at the club? No. I'd guess he leaves a lot down to the manager, and his manager's staff, after all, he is paying for there services, if the manager disappoints, doesn't live up to what was required, they're out of the door. I'm sure they're well aware that this may be the case, but it's a risk that many managers are willing to take, because what would the job be without a challenge? There isn't a much bigger way of indicating a policy of longetivity by appointing a 34 year old as manager of your club, either.

James wrote:Shut up your immigrant.

How the fuck is this an insult? I'm from the other side of the pond you fuck.

Just quit now.