Clough: Will's all right for Rams next season
WILL Hughes is in contention to fill the right-side role for Derby County next season following his impressive full debut.
Manager Nigel Clough said Hughes is an option for the position after watching the England Under-17 international produce an eye-catching performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Peterborough United.
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Derby County youngster Will Hughes (above) takes the ball of Tommy Rowe's toe during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Peterborough United. Craig Bryson (centre, right) receives the player of the year award from Rams chairman Andy Appleby (left) and skipper Shaun Barker.
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The former Repton School pupil, who turned 17 only two weeks ago, is a first-year scholar at the Rams Academy although he recently signed his first professional contract.
He had made two brief appearances as a substitute for the first team before he was handed his start at the weekend.
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His display delighted Clough.
"Will was very composed and accomplished," said Clough.
"He didn't look out of place and gave us good balance in midfield.
"He shows a touch and vision of somebody beyond his years.
"When he receives the ball he has a good idea of where it is going.
"I cannot remember him mis-controlling one.
"His first touch is lovely when you compare it with some of the senior players at this level, in other teams as well as ours.
"We think he can play. We rate him highly and he's someone who could have a part to play next season."
Paul Green had filled the position on the right side of midfield until the last two games of the season but the Republic or Ireland international will leave the club this summer after he rejected the offer of a new contract.
"Paul Green has done brilliantly in his four years here but we have to have someone to come in.
"Ideally, you would want one with a little more experience than Will.
"But if it is Will, it's Will.
"That is the way the conveyor belt should work at any football club. You should always have one waiting to come through and that is why we are so keen to get in a younger left-back."
Gareth Roberts has signed a new deal and the 34-year-old will be the first-choice left-back at the start of next season.
Comments
by ibelieveido
Friday, May 04 2012, 4:43PM
“So good he said it twice,no,three times...”
by Doverram
Thursday, May 03 2012, 5:37PM
“Carrying from my previous imput which was unfinished re my visit to Pride PARK ON saturday.
Whet I was going to say was that I pointed out young Will Hughes to my Grandson Owen who is West Ham Bound shortly and said that will was a good example,Owen was impressed too.
Have been well pleased with all the Rams Youngsters this season and it makes since to bring them on as soon as possible like Nigel has been doing.
Well Done Nigel
UP THE RAMS GOOD ON YER
TONT DOVER RAM”
by Doverram
Thursday, May 03 2012, 5:26PM
“I was more than well impressed with younG Will Hughes on Saturday aqgainst Peterborough United. Hispassing was good and efficient even in close quarter situation,he kept the ball on the ground and was direct,well done young Will His corner taking was very good as well.
I had my youngest grandson with me at who is a promising 11 year old playing currently with Folkestone Invicta Juniors and going to West Hamm ishortly.
On saturday”
by Doverram
Thursday, May 03 2012, 5:26PM
“I was more than well impressed with younG Will Hughes on Saturday aqgainst Peterborough United. Hispassing was good and efficient even in close quarter situation,he kept the ball on the ground and was direct,well done young Will His corner taking was very good as well.
I had my youngest grandson with me at who is a promising 11 year old playing currently with Folkestone Invicta Juniors and going to West Hamm ishortly.
On saturday”
by Doverram
Thursday, May 03 2012, 5:26PM
“I was more than well impressed with younG Will Hughes on Saturday aqgainst Peterborough United. Hispassing was good and efficient even in close quarter situation,he kept the ball on the ground and was direct,well done young Will His corner taking was very good as well.
I had my youngest grandson with me at who is a promising 11 year old playing currently with Folkestone Invicta Juniors and going to West Hamm ishortly.
On saturday”
by RissoleRam
Thursday, May 03 2012, 11:05AM
“Was I dreaming or did I see a new Boris make the best debut since ....... er ....... hang-on ....... Eranio?”
by 1977RamRaider
Wednesday, May 02 2012, 2:51PM
“I see Cywka's been released then.”
by TADLEYRAMS
Wednesday, May 02 2012, 11:09AM
“PeteDerby1 - Tell me the top managers in the premiership that give there players a public dressing down???? still thinking!”
by stivians11
Wednesday, May 02 2012, 10:23AM
“Fair enough Pete I do not agree with your points but lets agree to differ. I am a Derby supporter and always have been although living away like Tadleyram in different parts of the country we see different ideas and points of view. Have given enough clues about this 19 year old and if you are Gary Crosby as Tadley suggests please get in touch, this young man deserves an opportunity to shine in a higher standard.”
by ibelieveido
Wednesday, May 02 2012, 7:44AM
“Cue the name calling etc ...hahaha.
My back is broad ,go to it.
CLOUGH......the future of D.C.F.C.
OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH BABY....LOL.”