Newcastle have invited teenage striker Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards for a two-week trial according to The Jamaican Observer. The 17-year-old plays for Kingston College and Phoenix Academy and is coming off a 30-goal and 19-assist campaign for the Jamaican schoolboy side.
Richards obtained a British visa for the trial last week but is awaiting another visa for potential trials with unnamed European clubs. The president of Kingston College, Craig Butler, confirmed the trial without citing Newcastle to the outlet:
“It is one of the top five clubs in the English Premier League at the moment, but this is not something that is new to Phoenix.
“It is something that we have gone through before. We all know that the Phoenix players have been developed the proper way, good technique, good development – and Whisper is one of those that is at the highest level.
“He is going to England to do a trial with a club there, and we are looking forward to seeing him perform at that level and to make his path.
“He is a very talented young player, and a very powerful young player, and a very dedicated young player.
“I believe that it is now the right time to make the move, to go and show what he can do so that when it is time for him to sign, he would have been well-known and well-appreciated by clubs in England and mainland Europe.”
Interestingly Butler, who founded Kingston College, is the agent and stepfather of Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey, who is a Jamaican international. Richards was one of a number of youngsters invited to training sessions earlier this month held by the Jamaican National team manager Heimir Hallgrímsson.
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28 comments so far
Assassins Inc
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:06 PM
Comment #1Damn bus
Assassins Inc
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Comment #2Surely, now Chelsea have 127 players in the squad they will need to let a few go out on loan.
I’m still thinking about Ziyech, on loan, yes he has some issues but most players do.
Couple on Loan, midfield and striker with an option, seems like good business if Newcastle can’t break FFP rules .
cleveleysbob
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Comment #3Whay aye man.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Comment #4Danjuma has apparently pulled out of the Everton deal!!
Other prem clubs interested maybe a loan for a guy like could work out for us
A try before you buy as he does have the ability
Hibbit
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Comment #5that’s all i know Bob
onmeedsun
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Comment #6Isn’t football nuts.
Loads of talk about overpaid players at Everton and how useless they are. If they had Howe coaching them they would be a top half team. Lampard can’t coach. Howe is also an Evertonian. His team as a kid. But he is going nowhere. They missed their chance on that score.
And in terms of us needing to open teams up more. The matches against Leeds and Palace where we failed to score. We had over 20 attempts on goal in each match, so plenty being created. We just passed or headed every attempt straight to their keepers. Just bizarre. Players need to learn how to execute a finish in the box when the pressure is on.
Tonight is such a big game I hope the players stay composed and don’t get caught up in the hype. Just need to stay in the tie for the home leg. A draw would be fine.
dazzler
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Comment #7Do we give medicals to trialists? I expect now but I am just trying to rule out that it’s linked to the article?
Ap
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Comment #8Raj trying to catch fenham to join his cult whatsapp group
https://twitter.com/NufcBryan/status/1617556804891721729?s=20&t=QNoLXBhiDSIWoSL1dlUZUw
Ap
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Comment #9First half 0-0 full time 0-0 its not a prediction its a spoilerrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Ap
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:19 PM
Comment #10Its fine keeping it 0-0 until 70th minute but then i wil expect eddie to go 442 or 4231 like i said previously
Davas
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:22 PM
Comment #11From previous:
“Sparky55
And Ive just ordered poached eggs on toast with avocado upon arrival at the hotel so plenty time to get consumed in readiness of the festivities!”
I knew Sparky55 would come through. 😀
Davas
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:25 PM
Comment #12And the excitement is creeping up as we get closer to kick off.
I believe we have a 100% record in league cup semi finals (over the 2 legs). 😀
Ap
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Comment #13Talking to everton for gordon
The Prince's Mate
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Comment #14ToonDarnSarf
Jan 24, 2023 at 12:49 PM
Comment #18
TPM – if you could just arrange for speed limits to be cancelled for me, I might just make it there and back in time…
All fines will be cancelled and the boys in blue are awaiting your arrival…brum brum
Assassins Inc
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Comment #15Danjuma If true, One site says Everton to announce him another says not happening.
Here’s the thing though, we need a striker, for cover, how good is this kid?
He played for Eddie, so surely Eddie would have a conversation, if he doesn’t then maybe he ain’t as good as Everton think or someone Eddie doesn’t think would work. Trust the manager.
Or Everton are still getting him to release DCL or Gordon.
Seven days and we can get back to normality.
lochinvar
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Comment #16If Gordon arrives at SJP he needs to ditch his Bruce Willis Hummer or even Range Rover whatever he drives. He’s 21 and needs to be ‘advised’ as to ” how to win friends and influence people” at the club and with the fans. A little humility and willingness to learn from Eddie, the coaches and players along with earning the right to wear the b&w shirt with his on pitch performances will do wonders for his self esteem and career.
If he arrives. Luke Edwards is keen on the idea.
cleveleysbob
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:36 PM
Comment #17As we all know, competition is key in a football squad.
What better way to get Longstaff/Willock/Murphy/ASM really firing and scoring goals, is the knowledge that Gordon is sitting on the bench waiting for his chance?
At the moment, those guys are regular starters/1st reserves, what if they weren’t.
Could be the catalyst we need, even if Gordon just grows splinters! 😆
lochinvar
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:39 PM
Comment #18We need to take all the wind out of Southampton’s sails before they have to head up the road to SJP.
Coming up the A1 when they are 2 down from the first leg is going to drain their confidence.
Isak and a Tripps free kick should do the job.
Maybe a third if Max finds his shooting boots.
Ap
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Comment #19Danjuma to spurs
check the toastie
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:42 PM
Comment #20Gordon is an Athlete who knows how to score. Could be good.
Antonnie Robinson for Fulham shud be our new left back. Kids good.
Ashingtoon62
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:44 PM
Comment #21Speaking of allotment’s I’ve just got back from mine,having spread 32 bushels of cow muck over my first early tettie bed.
Said bed is 32 cubits square.. 😆
Novocastrian66
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:44 PM
Comment #22Loch; I’m not a fan of Gordon however we shouldn’t judge him by the vehicle he drives. Do you know what cars our players own? I reckon they will all have a very expensive wheels.
Toon fans bad
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:44 PM
Comment #23hibbit,
Conspicuous by your absence you were pal, good to see you. Thumbsupthingy
dazzler
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Comment #24If Danjuma goes to Spurs instead of Everton then I reckon Gordon stays put unless we can offer (and both are happy with it) Fraser or someone as part exchange. The lad wants to leave for playing opportunities and this will open up a chance for him to do so.
onmeedsun
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Comment #25Everton will sell Gordon as every penny they get for him represents profit for the club, given his book value is nil. Makes a huge difference to FFP and will enable them to buy players.
Rotonda heights
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:50 PM
Comment #26Think someone must have had a word with Boehly at Chelsea. Previously they were buying has beens like Aubamayang and Koubilaly on daft wages. Now they’ve gone and got 5 of the most top rated youngsters in the world.
Toon fans bad
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:50 PM
Comment #27Onmeedsun,
I agree, makes sense for Everton to flog any home grown player worth a few quid initially. Quick fix in the interim for cashflow to spend within the rules.
dazzler
Jan 24, 2023 at 2:50 PM
Comment #28Onmeedsun,
Never really thought about that when it comes to youth players that came with no transfer fee. It’s only really the direct costs associated to their wages that count, rather than also having the depreciation of their asset over time.