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Dani Pacheco has confirmed he will look at his future only when the European under-19 Championships end. The Spanish striker is aiding his country's bid to add a junior title to this summer's World Cup win by the senior squad. There are no suggestions that a permanent move will be sanctioned by Roy Hodgson but there are said to be offers on the table. Malaga and Espanyol hope that Pacheco could be persuaded to make a return to his homeland.

"I will speak with the club when I return," he said. Admitting he knew of interest from elsewhere the 19-year-old added: "The important thing at my age is playing." Spain have reached the semi-finals with Pacheco contributing two goals. Recruited from Barcelona in 2007 the striker has impressed with the reserves and made seven appearances last term for Liverpool.
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I sincerely hope we don't waste this young talent and send him back to Spain due to lack of playing opportunities here. Some will say he should have made himself available for our friendlies, I disagree, he's playing for his country and for titles / medals, as well as putting himself in the shop window should Hodgson decide to release him.
If we are not going to find a place for him on the bench, and that is looking less and less likely as the transfer window advances, then we should send him out on loan. He is right, at 19, and with his talent, he should be playing far more football than our reserves / youths can give him.
 
Fucking hell - play him..

he clearly has something VERY VERY special... While Ngog is simply fairly competent...

I think Roy should be able to convince the young fella. He probably feels a bit fucked now Rafa has moved on. If anything though it should certainly improve his opportunities.

Id be so angry if we sold him... whats the point in the young system if he ends up leaving? clearly one of the most talented youngsters we have had on the books for YEAAAAAARS
 
Now is the time for Macia - who spotted and signed him for us - to urge Hodgson to use him or lose him. I want to see him an integral and regular member of the 1st team squad ... and that includes bench & match time.
 
I think that was just a mild reminder to the gaffer; he clearly has some ability and will feature a good bit.

It's not like we have an abundance of good strikers.
 
[quote author=SaintGeorge67 link=topic=41111.msg1141440#msg1141440 date=1279958800]
I find it odd many people seem to want to play him in midfield. That clearly wouldn't work.
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Personally I'd like to see him play behind the main striker. If it's attacking midfield then so be it.
I don't think he's big enough or strong enough for that matter to play alone upfront like Torres.
 
Pacheco certainly needs game time to develop.

I certainly think that Roy will give him game time especially with Aqua's injury record.
 
[quote author=SaintGeorge67 link=topic=41111.msg1141440#msg1141440 date=1279958800]
I find it odd many people seem to want to play him in midfield. That clearly wouldn't work.
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I'm sure if Iniesta played in England he'd never have been given a chance there either.
 
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=41111.msg1141659#msg1141659 date=1279982952]
That's not entirely fair, given that there *are* fundamental differences in our league and Spain's


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True, though part of the reason for that is perhaps because English youth policy favours big strong lads rather than players with excellent technical ability.
 
There's talk about him leaving on loan, but I don't think there's been any mention about a permanent transfer.

I can see why he's playing in the U-19s, but if he wanted to show Roy what he's all about he should have been with us in pre season. He would have played in the EL quals aswell.
 
He should of been used more last season when we were desperately short of creativity and a link between midfield and attack. It was obvious and we all knew it.

But no, Yossi on the left, bring on N'gog for Torres and let's finish 7th in style.
 
He should be, but yet again has done himself no favours at a crucial time by fucking off on a (relatively meaningless) tournament.

He could have and should have been a standout performer for us on our Swiss tour.
 
[quote author=Buddha link=topic=41111.msg1141844#msg1141844 date=1280002878]
He should be, but yet again has done himself no favours at a crucial time by fucking off on a (relatively meaningless) tournament.

He could have and should have been a standout performer for us on our Swiss tour.
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From a personal point of view, the tournament will put him on the shop window though
 
[quote author=Buddha link=topic=41111.msg1141844#msg1141844 date=1280002878]
He should be, but yet again has done himself no favours at a crucial time by fucking off on a (relatively meaningless) tournament.
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What, with all the Barca staff with the U19s? Not meaningless for him!
 
It would be pretty damn terrible if he left. He looks like he's going to be a star somewhere. They're weird, contracts for younger players aren't they? Make it much easier for them to leave if they want to?
 
[quote author=Stulikesdrums link=topic=41111.msg1142036#msg1142036 date=1280053089]
He sill doesn't look ready physically. We'll never know for sure unless he is thrown in. Hopfully Roy will use him.
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Thats it - He looks tiny but so were Zola and Messi

Id like to see him at least given a shot.
 
Patches has been excellent in this U-19 tournament, has scored 3 goals and been orchestrating play

He needs to be cherished and brought through, because he is an obvious talent; great movement, quick passing, loves to attack.

He - and not clod-hopping mediocre cunts like Plessis, Insua, Lucas et al- epitomises the sort of young talent we need at the club

Anyone can run about and pass 5 yards sideways
 
That reminds me why I was going to put the bogroll away, head out the office and get to the pub for three.
 
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