' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:50 am
' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Cardiff City manager Paul Trollope vows to give youth a chance after being impressed by the young guns on tour
Sunday 24th July 2016
BY PHIL SMITH
Young defenders Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda have played every minute of Cardiff City's pre-season tour so far
Paul Trollope has said Cardiff City's young guns have staked their claim for a place in the first team next season, and he will have no hesitation throwing them into Championship action if they continue to impress.
Injuries to the likes of Lee Peltier, Sean Morrison and Bruno Manga have given a battery of young defenders a chance to get minutes under their belt.
David Tutonda and Semi Ajayi have played every minute of the Germany tour, while Tom James has also featured prominently.
Trollope said: “We feel we've had a good at look at some younger players right through pre-season, in terms of training and action.
“They had some good time at Forest Green Rovers and positionally, we had some players coming back from injuries that have given David Tutonda, Semi Ajayi, Tom James a chance to stake a claim and show what they can do and they can be really positive.
“It's not been easy for them either because it's a system they're probably not used to, they've adapted well.
“My philosophy is that they're good enough they're old enough, if I feel they warrant a place I'll have no hesitation at all. We've some experience coming back but it's a long season, there's a lot of games coming thick and fast. If I feel they're ready and can do a job I'll have no hesitation.”
Trollope also allayed injury concerns over the experienced trio, however, and is hopeful that he will have all three available when the season starts.
He said: “With Bruno, he's had a little bit of tightness, which was disappointing but that's all it is.
“Sean and Lee have made good progress, we'll potentially see Lee on Tuesday and Sean we're currently aiming for Bournemouth.”
Trollope also confirmed that Euro 2016 heroes Aron Gunnnarsson and Jazz Richards should be available for selection in at least one of the remaining pre-season games.
Cardiff travel to Herne to take on Vfl Bochum on Tuesday night before a game away to Bournemouth next Saturday.
Cardiff City manager Paul Trollope vows to give youth a chance after being impressed by the young guns on tour
Sunday 24th July 2016
BY PHIL SMITH
Young defenders Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda have played every minute of Cardiff City's pre-season tour so far
Paul Trollope has said Cardiff City's young guns have staked their claim for a place in the first team next season, and he will have no hesitation throwing them into Championship action if they continue to impress.
Injuries to the likes of Lee Peltier, Sean Morrison and Bruno Manga have given a battery of young defenders a chance to get minutes under their belt.
David Tutonda and Semi Ajayi have played every minute of the Germany tour, while Tom James has also featured prominently.
Trollope said: “We feel we've had a good at look at some younger players right through pre-season, in terms of training and action.
“They had some good time at Forest Green Rovers and positionally, we had some players coming back from injuries that have given David Tutonda, Semi Ajayi, Tom James a chance to stake a claim and show what they can do and they can be really positive.
“It's not been easy for them either because it's a system they're probably not used to, they've adapted well.
“My philosophy is that they're good enough they're old enough, if I feel they warrant a place I'll have no hesitation at all. We've some experience coming back but it's a long season, there's a lot of games coming thick and fast. If I feel they're ready and can do a job I'll have no hesitation.”
Trollope also allayed injury concerns over the experienced trio, however, and is hopeful that he will have all three available when the season starts.
He said: “With Bruno, he's had a little bit of tightness, which was disappointing but that's all it is.
“Sean and Lee have made good progress, we'll potentially see Lee on Tuesday and Sean we're currently aiming for Bournemouth.”
Trollope also confirmed that Euro 2016 heroes Aron Gunnnarsson and Jazz Richards should be available for selection in at least one of the remaining pre-season games.
Cardiff travel to Herne to take on Vfl Bochum on Tuesday night before a game away to Bournemouth next Saturday.
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Re: ' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:05 am
Young defenders look to have what it takes
Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda have now played every minute of the tour so far, and both have looked mature well beyond their experience.
Ajayi is seriously powerful in the air and should have opened his account in the first half against St Pauli.
As for Tutonda, he rotated between centre-back and left-back with consummate ease, which speaks volumes for both his temperament and his game intelligence.
The defending was poor for St Pauli's equaliser as young Tom James found his feet but overall it was encouraging.
Such is Cardiff's strength in this position that all three will have to be patient but all could have promising futures in the game.
Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda have now played every minute of the tour so far, and both have looked mature well beyond their experience.
Ajayi is seriously powerful in the air and should have opened his account in the first half against St Pauli.
As for Tutonda, he rotated between centre-back and left-back with consummate ease, which speaks volumes for both his temperament and his game intelligence.
The defending was poor for St Pauli's equaliser as young Tom James found his feet but overall it was encouraging.
Such is Cardiff's strength in this position that all three will have to be patient but all could have promising futures in the game.
Re: ' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Sun Jul 24, 2016 8:24 am
Great to see some of the youngsters getting some game time at last!!!!!
Hopefully one or two will establish themselves as 1st team regulars this year
What has happened to Rhys Healy is he on tour with them?
Hopefully one or two will establish themselves as 1st team regulars this year
What has happened to Rhys Healy is he on tour with them?
Re: ' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:23 am
oohahhPaulMillar wrote:Great to see some of the youngsters getting some game time at last!!!!!
Hopefully one or two will establish themselves as 1st team regulars this year
What has happened to Rhys Healy is he on tour with them?
Re: ' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:35 am
oohahhPaulMillar wrote:Great to see some of the youngsters getting some game time at last!!!!!
Hopefully one or two will establish themselves as 1st team regulars this year
What has happened to Rhys Healy is he on tour with them?
Agree with you.
If we could get one or two youngsters into the first team regularly by the end of the season that would be great.
Re: ' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Sun Jul 24, 2016 12:35 pm
Been a fan of tutonda for ages i think hes got what it takes to make the step up its great to see the youngsters getting a chance. im warming to trolls and cant wait for the new season 
its great to see the youngsters getting a chance. im warming to trolls and cant wait for the new season
Re: ' Semi Ajayi and David Tutonda '
Sun Jul 24, 2016 2:51 pm
I don't care whether Trollope is choosing to give the youngsters a chance or being forced due to economic conditions imposed on him... I am delighted that this will be a season to give some of our youngsters a chance.
It has been incredibly sad over the last few years, even as far back as Jones, to see our excellent youngsters not given a chance, ignored and shipped out. They all did it: Slade, OGS and Malky. Maybe the pressure to deliver was too high for them to take a chance on youngsters, but I love the new direction being the emphasis on youth.
Hopefully this is a new era and I believe we have some gems at our club.
It has been incredibly sad over the last few years, even as far back as Jones, to see our excellent youngsters not given a chance, ignored and shipped out. They all did it: Slade, OGS and Malky. Maybe the pressure to deliver was too high for them to take a chance on youngsters, but I love the new direction being the emphasis on youth.
Hopefully this is a new era and I believe we have some gems at our club.