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[ChAoS]

Guillaume, how do you know that? Any inside news? Another talent coup by FA.

[Guillaume]

ChAoS, on Jun 1 2007, 12:53, said:

Guillaume, how do you know that? Any inside news? Another talent coup by FA.

I know a journalist who works on RC Lens.

[fatboyfat63]

Sky Sports Link

This is a crazy story from a reputable source, both young stars only joined us last year and now they are off to Arsenal.

Kakuta claims, "Here the atmosphere is unpleasant, there is a lot of jealousy," and, "I won't leave the club alone, because I have guarantee from Arsenal chairman that Franco will also join Arsenal this summer."

Jokes.

[Hilario Coimbra]

I really, really, really hope this is a load of sh*t. Kakuta is one of our most promising young players. He was incredible for our youth team and a key player in our FA Youth Cup run.

[Tom Newey]

Lets face it, with our buying policy they world have to be world class to get a look in our first team. We just don't take chances on our youngsters like Arsenal do. But how long since they won a trophy?

[Blue Jones]

Hilario Coimbra, on May 6 2008, 21:25, said:

I really, really, really hope this is a load of sh*t. Kakuta is one of our most promising young players. He was incredible for our youth team and a key player in our FA Youth Cup run.

Its a fake. Read the Reserve and Youth thread. It popped up there first.

[strong centreback]

where did you get the link its made up you dirty bastard I almost had a heart attack

FAKE LINK check the url its skysports.net

Edited by strong centreback, 06 May 2008 - 07:36 PM.

[Sean]

I really hope this isn't true. I seen Kakuta play for the youth team and reserves this year and he has looked really good so it wouldn't be a good thing if he is leaving as at only 16/17 has alot of potential.

From what I've seen the "atmosphere" in the youth team seemed really good but then again what do I know.

[badboy]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...es-Chelsea.html



1. Do people on this forum rate gael kakuta this high ?

2. Do you think he will make it ?

[Carefree Torstein]

Kakuta was the best player in our youth team Clement had eveer seen..imo he is one I actually think can make honestly..not only one`s like I hope for, like Smith etc..but he is so special and at only 16..the problem is chances..look at Scott..0+1 league apperances..shameful. Not destroy them by constant loaning to poor teams etc..they should be fairly used more as starters in league cup games and FA cup games, like Scott has been given. More league games to them I say..look at Eagels at Man U..nothing spcial about him, yet he played more league football then perhaps all our youngsters combined since C.Cole..they should also be given the odd game now and then..we don`t have to wait until round 36+ every year to give them games..

[Sciatika]

Yes, I've seen them and they are very good at their level, but time will tell if they can step up. Theyare still very young. I think the new substitute rules are really going to help us out here. The extra two will allow us to name a pair of youngsters in each game and, where it is safe to do so, they can start getting the first team time they need. I am hoping to see Di Santo, Scottie and Mancienne next season. Kakuta and Stoch will see a lot of reserves games, but I don't expect them in the first team for three or four years yet.

[CellSea]

For more opinion, we need to ask ChelC. He's good about our youth stuff but anyway, I think Kakuta is a good striker at his age.

[Joseph cfc]

Gael Kakuta looks an outstanding young player.
Ghosts past opposition with the ball 'glued' to his feet in a similar style to say, Messi? Not full of tricks as such, just a (in his age group) world class dribbler of the ball. This is consistant too, iv watched him play alot on CTV and twice live, and its hard to pick out a display where he's been anything less than 3rd best player on the pitch. This however is playing against opposition of a similar age and experience to him, which of course, is a point worth making.
He seems to have what is sometimes called a 'football brain'. As good as he is on the ball he links up well and can deliver killer passes as good as anybody in our youth set up. I couldnt give you exact stats but I can remember at least three examples off the top of my head where he has provided decent assists. He has pace which is so sought after these days, and pace with the ball at his feet.

Usefull pace shall we say, rather than, Sean Wright-Phillips pace.

My only concern in dropping into a premiership game would be the size of the lad. As skillfull and as talented as he is, he is small. Both in height and in stature. This isn't always as big a problem as its made out to be though I think that given a season of maybe 3-4 starts against cannon fodder and in cup games, and maybe 10-15 mid to late sub appearences to build his experience he could impose himself as a serious star of our league.

Consider Cristiano Ronaldo or Cesc Fabregas at a similar age. This is the sort of player we are talking about.

[Juan Mata Dor]

That article is rather old, but yes he does look very Promising.

[ChelC]

CellSea, on Jun 18 2008, 17:10, said:

For more opinion, we need to ask ChelC. He's good about our youth stuff but anyway, I think Kakuta is a good striker at his age.

I think Juni will know more than myself as he is always at the youth games watching it live. As for my opinion on Kakuta, I thought he was one of the best 16 yr olds I have ever seen after seeing him 4 15 minutes at reserve level versus arsenal early last season. He came on for tejera in that match and I thought WHAT A PLAYER!!. his first touch was superb and his range of passing was impressive. After that he just went from stregth to strength really.

this is Juni's profile on him.

I will dig out the videos from last seasons youth games and reserves and try to do a comprehensive video on him