His reading of the game and composure on the ball is superb in someone so young. He has great passing ability and gets stuck in the tackle. I see him as a defensive midfielder in the Declan Rice position. Hope Sheffield don't get relegated for his sake. He needs to keep his chin up and come back next season with a spring in his step.

Their fans are raving about him

https://www.sheffieldunited.news/opinion/has-ethan-ampadu-just-made-sure-we-wont-see-much-more-of-ollie-norwood/

 

https://www.s24su.com/forum/index.php?threads/ampadu.82936/

5 minutes ago, rtwelch said:

Their fans are raving about him

https://www.sheffieldunited.news/opinion/has-ethan-ampadu-just-made-sure-we-wont-see-much-more-of-ollie-norwood/

 

https://www.s24su.com/forum/index.php?threads/ampadu.82936/

Didn't see his performance at Anfield, but from the comments it seems he's shown the same quality as he has for Wales. A genuinely top prospect IMO, and exactly the player we need.

 

Can Ampadu be called back from Sheffield United in January or is he loaned to them for the full PL season?

When you read the Sheffield United fans forum and their raving about Ampadu as a ‘must buy’ player and a future superstar. It almost makes it quite sad when you read the contrasting feedback in relation to RLC. I’m excited for Ampadu coming back. 

We don't need to buy Rice, just play Ampadu/Gilmour there and problem solved for years.

Excellent as usual in Wales' 3-1 win over Finland. Didn't put a foot wrong in centre-mid. 

On 28/10/2020 at 19:07, Andy North said:

 

Quite impressive. Haven't see what the fuss was about whenever I watched him, need to watch again.

On 28/10/2020 at 21:37, Andy North said:

 

Our next CDM when Kante tails off. 

Doesn't seem like hes exciting sheffield united fans as much as we might assume. 

Conor gallagher probably our strongest loanee at the moment. 

23 hours ago, bisright1 said:

Doesn't seem like hes exciting sheffield united fans as much as we might assume. 

Conor gallagher probably our strongest loanee at the moment. 

Didn't get Ampadu some praise earlier on in the season? The times I remember to check the SU line-up, he wasn't starting, but he must have had a handful of games so far.

12 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Didn't get Ampadu some praise earlier on in the season? The times I remember to check the SU line-up, he wasn't starting, but he must have had a handful of games so far.

They are a weird bunch and it's hard to work out what they actually think. But seems he isn't wowing them. Suppose hard for anyone to wow in a team with 1 draw all season 

Only 30 minutes, but hes looking exceptional against man utd. 

8 minutes ago, Oli said:

Only 30 minutes, but hes looking exceptional against man utd. 

He has been their best player all season long 

Is he playing in defence or midfield? I could Google this but... good to keep the discussion alive!

1 hour ago, Hessleboink said:

Is he playing in defence or midfield? I could Google this but... good to keep the discussion alive!

Mostly on the left of their 3 man defence, which for them mean plenty of freedom to bomb forward.

He ended up being the one chosen to replace the injured O'Connell.

The Blades fans wanted shot of him not long ago, but he has really picked up this year and they are raving about him now.

21 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Mostly on the left of their 3 man defence, which for them mean plenty of freedom to bomb forward.

He ended up being the one chosen to replace the injured O'Connell.

Thanks, mate. Sounds promising. Our squad looks quite well set up for an attacking 3-4-3. 

So, a bit of a hit and miss season for Ethan - but do we think there is a place for him on our squad next year?

He is not at the level where he commands a first team place, so the question is, would it be better to have him around as a utility player who can fill in and play a role wherever needed in defence or midfield, or is it better to loan again in the hope he will kick on?

Edited May 3, 20215 yr by nonotnowjim

No, don't think so. Probably another loan, then sell him.

3 hours ago, nonotnowjim said:

So, a bit of a hit and miss season for Ethan - but do we think there is a place for him on our squad next year?

He is not at the level where he commands a first team place, so the question is, would it be better to have him around as a utility player who can fill in and play a role wherever needed in defence or midfield, or is it better to loan again in the hope he will kick on?

Not an easy loan move for a kid, going to the worse team in the league, Brewster has struggled there too. A another loan move would be likely, hopefully in a better team this time. I still like Ampadu, playing 3 at the back gives him a better chance of getting into our team.

I did like what I saw of Ampadu the few times he played for us, so I’m not writing him off after a season in the worst team of the league and playing a football so primitive. I’d like to see him in a team that plays similar style football to us like Brighton tries. And, if Gilmour is not on TT’s plans for next season (it would be a shame), also a loan to Brighton would be beneficial.

He's another one like RLC for me ... looks like he should be superb, but no-one really knows what his best position is ... a couple more loans and then sold is what the next 2-3 years have in store most probably ...

I really like the lad but he doesn't exactly stand out enough to fit the current Chelsea team.