Skrevet av: Asbjørn på November 08, 2021, 22:04:44
Født 13.mars 2006, altså 15 og et halvt i disse tider.
Denne sesongen har han blitt benyttet på U21-laget, og dermed har det kommet frem at denne 3.generasjonen av Gray-familien er i ferd med å slå gjennom som Leedsspiller.
Han er sønn av Andy Gray, som faktisk bare fikk 22 kamper for Leeds, over en treårsperiode.
Men en av de opptredene var ligacupfinalen i 1996, der Leeds spilte elendig og tapte 3-0 for Aston Villa. Men en av Leeds' beste spillere i den kampen var 18-årige Andy Gray.
Bestefar er Frank Gray, som altså spilte i finalen vår mot Bayern München. Og i 331 andre kamper for Leeds.
Men egentlig het de altså Francis og Andrew. Ikke rart da at nestemann døpes Archibald :)
For øvrig har han en 12 år gammel scoringsglad bror (Harry) og to enda yngre fettere (Jacob og Charlie) som også er i akademiet
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9847825/I-know-boys-whove-left-love-Bielsa-Eddie-Gray-takes-comfort-resurgent-Whites.html
I øyeblikket er han med England U16 foran kampene mot Frankrike.
Skrevet av: lowfields på November 08, 2021, 22:21:48
Denne Harry blir visstnok omtalt som et ytterst sjelden talent, men skal være forsiktig å legge for mye i det i så ung alder.
Er forøvrig spent på om vi snart får se noe til Ronnie McGrath som er tilbake fra skade.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på November 08, 2021, 22:40:21
Andy Gray hadde en liten retur for snaue 10 år siden også.
Oops, 8 nye kamper i 2012/13 ja...
Ja, Harry, eller HG som han bare ble omtalt som på twitter scoret visst vanvittig med mål for aldersbestemte lag i akademiet...
Ca 12 år altså...
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på November 08, 2021, 22:54:57
...eller Archie Gray, som vi vel kjenner han som. :)
Født 13.mars 2006, altså 15 og et halvt i disse tider.
Denne sesongen har han blitt benyttet på U21-laget, og dermed har det kommet frem at denne 3.generasjonen av Gray-familien er i ferd med å slå gjennom som Leedsspiller.
Han er sønn av Andy Gray, som faktisk bare fikk 22 kamper for Leeds, over en treårsperiode.
Men en av de opptredene var ligacupfinalen i 1996, der Leeds spilte elendig og tapte 3-0 for Aston Villa. Men en av Leeds' beste spillere i den kampen var 18-årige Andy Gray.
Bestefar er Frank Gray, som altså spilte i finalen vår mot Bayern München. Og i 331 andre kamper for Leeds.
Men egentlig het de altså Francis og Andrew. Ikke rart da at nestemann døpes Archibald :)
For øvrig har han en 12 år gammel scoringsglad bror (Harry) og to enda yngre fettere (Jacob og Charlie) som også er i akademiet
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9847825/I-know-boys-whove-left-love-Bielsa-Eddie-Gray-takes-comfort-resurgent-Whites.html
I øyeblikket er han med England U16 foran kampene mot Frankrike.
Har jo lest om og merket meg denne karen. Ikke så rart at han får litt ekstra oppmerksomhet med det etternavnet. :)
Ellers er jeg jo tilhenger av at det står "Ung spiller" foran navnet på spillere under 20.
Men så spikker jeg jo også store flisehauger hver dag, jeg da. :D
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på November 08, 2021, 22:57:10
Har jo lest om og merket meg denne karen. Ikke så rart at han får litt ekstra oppmerksomhet med det etternavnet. :)
Ellers er jeg jo tilhenger av at det står "Ung spiller" foran navnet på spillere under 20.
Men så spikker jeg jo også store flisehauger hver dag, jeg da. :D
Godt poeng!
Ja, jeg vet at noen mener vi litt for lett lager tråder om unge spillere. Og her er eg tidlig ute, han har ikke akkurat debutert for førstelaget.
Men dert er noe med historien han tar med seg, tredje generasjon toppspiller for klubben... :)
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på November 08, 2021, 22:58:58
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/08/01/00/46137019-9847825-image-a-106_1627772492253.jpg)
Skrevet av: RoarG på November 09, 2021, 12:16:22
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på November 09, 2021, 23:17:46
https://twitter.com/integerfootball/status/1457647933629870080?s=20
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDqbES2XoAoZEfL?format=jpg&name=medium)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDqbES3XIAAQHw3?format=jpg&name=900x900)
Captain Gray
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på November 22, 2021, 18:29:36
Han nådde ikke benken, men satt på første rad og så kampen.
Hadde han kommet innpå ville han slått Peter Lorimers bortimot uslåelige rekord som yngste Leedsspiller gjennom tidene.
Han har fortsatt en tid på seg til å slå den rekorden.
Phil Hay skriver litt om hvor høyt verdsatt Archie er hos Bielsa,
He wasn’t named on the bench but it just highlights his growing presence in the ranks at Elland Road.
The Athletic’s Phil Hay has shed some light on why he was included in the squad for the Premier League fixture:
“The freshest face in the travelling party was that of Archie Gray, the super-gened 15-year-old who is grandson to Frank, nephew of Eddie and the latest member of the Gray dynasty, and while the schoolboy is setting tongues wagging by training regularly with the first team at Leeds, the club really had reached the stage of asking who had a pair of boots in the car, much as Gray is too young to drive.”
På pressern ble Bielsa spurt om Archibald:
Can you tell us about Archie Gray's presence here today?
He was an option to be on the substitutes bench but in the end he wasn't picked.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Desember 19, 2021, 11:30:09
Men gårsdagen var også hans siste sjanse til å slå Lorimers rekord som tidenes yngste Leedsspiller på banen.
Leeds-Live melder i dag at:
Saturday proved to be the last chance Gray had of breaking the club record for their youngest-ever first-team player. Peter Lorimer was 289 days into his 16th year when he debuted on September 1962. Gray will be onto 290 days when the Whites face Liverpool.
Men fortsatt har han noen måneder på seg til å bli tidenes yngste i Premier League:
The Premier League’s youngest-ever player is Harvey Elliott, who played for Fulham in May 2019 at the age of 16 years and 30 days.
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/radrizzani-bielsa-leeds-united-transfer-22509510?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=lufc_newsletter2&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwAR0AC9xJQ_lJGxJt9gDtRTzl65KuUWSLdWgYWHvcI-LkIShjAwTblrNbyYk
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 03, 2022, 14:49:22
Men, nå vil jeg gi litt oppmerksomhet til hans yngre bror Harry (13).
Mange mener han er et større prospect enn Archie. Han spiller lengre fremme på banen, og scorer masse mål.
På waccoe kom jeg over noen videoer av Harry som det er verdt å poste.
Denne er noen år gammel:
https://youtu.be/H2jzsOm8jbs
https://twitter.com/CoerverEW/status/1532386530811052035?s=20&t=uqJpVKuAPCcdyPVJZy21lA
https://twitter.com/i/status/1532665300092694528
Yeah Harry is a goalscorer so different players but he is also considered the better prospect. Be great to see them both make it and line up together
....
Regards the Gray brothers, Harry already has the better start. He left Man City to join Leeds. Might have only been 12 at time or something like that, but f**k Man Shitty. 😃
Sure there is also a thing that while Archie plays for England, Harry has said he'll play for Scotland. Could make an interesting international match in a decade if they do come good.
And sure Eddie has a couple of grandkids in even younger age groups too.
It's like some strange cloning thing.
(jada, Jacob og Charlie...) :)
...
A fair few people have said they’re pretty confident Harry will be the youngest ever player to play for the club - pretty sure he’s 13/14 so it’ll be interesting to see what happens this season. Archie pretty much completely skipped the 18s, and was the youngest player to play for the 23s (15) since Cook, who was 14, so I wonder if Harry will end up in the 18s this season.
Til slutt, det er Archies tråd, her er 3:45 som svarer på om gutten har noe talent ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2BeyK892vg&t=116s
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 08, 2022, 09:23:29
I sesongen 22/23 er han med førstelaget from the off - som et helt normalt medlem. 16-åringen...
Tar med dette fra artikkelen før alt limes inn:
“I had a good talk with [dad] Andy in the summer and he thinks he’s good a little bit deeper. I said, ‘No way man, he’s about final plays and scoring goals!’ but he can do all those things because he’s intelligent.”
Jesse Marsch makes bold Archie Gray pledge following Leeds United youngster's debut
Archie Gray played 72 minutes for Leeds United’s first-team during their 4-0 win over Blackpool in pre-season
By Joe Donnohue Thursday, 7th July 2022, 11:28 pm
Archie Gray is yet to receive his GCSE results but has already has already passed Jesse Marsch's entry exam for the Leeds United first-team.
The 16-year-old made his first-team bow in a non-competitive fixture on Thursday evening as the Whites defeated Blackpool 4-0 in their opening pre-season friendly of the summer.
Goals from Robin Koch, Junior Firpo, Rodrigo and Mateo Joseph capped a convincing performance as Leeds fans packed into the LNER Community Stadium in York to witness a consummately professional display.
Gray started the match in midfield, playing alongside new signing Marc Roca with Sam Greenwood in front in the No. 10 position.
Leeds’ first half-chance of the contest came courtesy of the two youngsters who linked up with a one-two and ended with Gray gallantly chasing the return ball into the grasp of the Blackpool goalkeeper.
It was a display of intent from the teenager and the following 70 minutes reinforced the belief within the squad at Thorp Arch: he is no passenger in senior football.
Gray flew into tackles full-blooded, occasionally coming off worse for wear but was back to his feet swiftly and defiantly each time.
His eventual withdrawal came midway through the second half after head coach Jesse Marsch deemed him to have taken one too many knocks.
Speaking after the 4-0 win, Marsch praised the youngest member of his squad: “I consider Archie a first-team player at 16.”
“He has cleverness, the flexibility to play in multiple positions, he can run, he sees things quickly, he’s aggressive against the ball and he’s fearless. I think he’s got the full package."
Archie is a descendant of a storied Leeds United family which counts dad Andy, grandfather Frank and great-uncle Eddie as predecessors with close to 1,000 cumulative appearances.
His emergence last season as a 15-year-old in Under-23 football came as a surprise to some, but not to those closest to him.
Standing at six-feet tall with room to grow, fill out and learn his craft, there is palpable excitement at Elland Road about the teenager’s prospects.
"I think he’ll play,” Marsch told reporters. “How much or how often, we’re going to have a strong group I think we’re going to need our full roster.”
“I’m not the type of person to say we need to take him along carefully,” the American added. “If he shows he’s ready for big challenges like he did tonight, we’ll give him those big challenges.”
Gray was applauded from the field as he was substituted in the second half, recognition of a job well done by those inside the stadium.
“I think he’s a [Number] six, eight, ten,” Marsch opined over Gray’s best position. “I had a good talk with [dad] Andy in the summer and he thinks he’s good a little bit deeper. I said, ‘No way man, he’s about final plays and scoring goals!’ but he can do all those things because he’s intelligent.”
Gray cannot officially sign professional terms until his 17th birthday next March, however involvement with the first-team squad this coming season should prove reason enough not to seek opportunities elsewhere.
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/jesse-marsch-makes-bold-archie-gray-pledge-following-leeds-united-youngsters-debut-3760816
Skrevet av: stian på Juli 08, 2022, 16:09:56
Skrevet av: Torpe-do på Juli 08, 2022, 16:49:57
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Skrevet av: RoarG på Juli 08, 2022, 22:20:05
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 16, 2022, 20:49:25
Look at this slide tackle by Archie Gray😍
Kids 16, flown over to the over side of the world to play professional football, living the dream we once all had.
He's gonna go to the very top this lad #lufc
https://twitter.com/bielsaball28/status/1548353538702553088?s=20&t=lLjUcLMUrPK4PudUjl1UgA
Skrevet av: Cherry på Juli 17, 2022, 19:51:04
Skrevet av: leedslife på Juli 19, 2022, 15:51:50
Skrevet av: auren på Juli 19, 2022, 18:45:21
Noen update på hvordan det går med guttungen?Intet nytt kommet ut fra klubben, men noen har truffet ham og så han beveget seg OK:
https://twitter.com/robertjbailey74/status/1549339709549445120?s=21
Satser på at han er tilbake i trening igjen om kort tid
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Skrevet av: auren på Juli 20, 2022, 09:47:27
Graham Smyth
@GrahamSmyth
Archie Gray will train individually today in Fremantle and there's a hope he can get some minutes against Crystal Palace.
Dette var svært hyggelige nyheter.
auren
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 21, 2022, 10:24:17
Jesse Marsch welcomes Archie Gray back to Leeds United training as duo miss Crystal Palace session
Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch welcomed Archie Gray back to first team training on Thursday ahead of the game against Crystal Palace.
Leeds lost 16-year-old Gray to an ankle injury not long after he came on as a second half substitute in Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, Villa midfielder John McGinn making a challenge that left the teen in need of a stretcher.
The problem was not as serious as first feared, however and Gray was able to work through an individual session with a physio at the Fremantle Oval on Wednesday, before joining back in with the rest of the squad on Thursday at HBF Park, the home of Perth Glory.
Gray's return to the fold left just two players outside the main session - captain Liam Cooper and right-back Cody Drameh.
Skrevet av: RoarG på Juli 21, 2022, 21:23:25
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 29, 2022, 13:46:57
"You never want to put them under too much pressure, but it'd be good for him to have a taste of it. So I think just measured minutes. For us, it's touches you know, you just want him to have as many touches of the ball in the minutes that he is on the field."
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/sunday-league-archie-gray-agent-on-aston-villa-mans-challenge-and-leeds-united-expectations-3786823
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på August 02, 2022, 20:23:35
Stats
Stat and thank you to the brains of @leedsutdacademy for this!
Archie Gray has until March 9th 2023, to become the youngest ever scorer for Leeds United.
Skrevet av: leedslife på August 02, 2022, 20:28:13
Ikke umulig at han rekker å ta rekorden!Er vel ingen tvil om at Gray er involvert SENEST i ligacupen i høst.
Stats
Stat and thank you to the brains of @leedsutdacademy for this!
Archie Gray has until March 9th 2023, to become the youngest ever scorer for Leeds United.
Tror faktisk han får minutter før den tid og.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på August 26, 2022, 14:37:32
Er vel ingen tvil om at Gray er involvert SENEST i ligacupen i høst.Det skjedde ikke i første runde, men klart, det kan skje senere. Skjønt, Wolves betyr vel tilnærmet toppet lag...
Tror faktisk han får minutter før den tid og.
Archie kunne nok vært aktuell på onsdag, men han hadde hatt et virus i kroppen forrige uke så han var ikke i frågan...
Hay benyttet fullføringen av grunnskolen til å oppdatere Archie Gray-artikkelen sin
https://theathletic.com/3533768/2022/08/26/archie-gray-leeds-united-gcses/
Men, Archie kan nok gå til den klubben han vil når han fyller 17 i mars:
It is no surprise to hear on the grapevine that the Premier League’s leading clubs are watching Gray constantly, Manchester City included. He is on a scholarship at Leeds and the club will be ready to finalise professional forms as soon as he is able to sign them when he turns 17 next March. His surname goes before him and it will be there for the duration of his career, a genetic link like very few others in the game, but school is behind him, he has the ability to be his own man and, in the eyes of the Grays and those who know him, the potential to match up to any of them.
...og han klarer ikke å la være å nevne Harry heller :)
His younger brother Harry is making people talk in the same way, an irrepressible forward who scores for fun. The family tree says it was always meant to be.
Skrevet av: Dennis på August 26, 2022, 14:40:40
Men sist vi hadde to Grayer fra samme familie i laget, så var vi ikke så halvgærne! :)
Skrevet av: leedslife på Mars 18, 2023, 13:47:55
Er vel et lite lyspunkt.
Går hodet over de andre hva gjelder talent og forståelse for spillet, så får vi håpe han holder seg skadefri og har litt flaks på veien.
Lokal forankring og et symbol hva gjelder identitet. Kan jo kanskje bli en viktig faktor for å snu trenden vi har vært viklet oss inn i.
Det kan vel fort bli noen minutter allerede nå.
Så er det vel bare å smøre seg med tålmodighet å vente på broren Harry, Asbjørn?
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Mars 19, 2023, 00:02:27
Så er det vel bare å smøre seg med tålmodighet å vente på broren Harry, Asbjørn?
Har ikke kommet over noe om Harry på aldri så lenge, tenkte han nærmer seg U18 nå men har ikke fått med meg noe derfra heller (følger de heller ikke tett).
Skrevet av: leedslife på Mars 19, 2023, 17:25:09
Archie Gray joined FDS aged 4 and continued his training all the way through to his teenage years. He has just signed a 2 and a half year deal with Leeds United.
Så er det vel bare å smøre seg med tålmodighet å vente på broren Harry, Asbjørn?
Har ikke kommet over noe om Harry på aldri så lenge, tenkte han nærmer seg U18 nå men har ikke fått med meg noe derfra heller (følger de heller ikke tett).
Archie's younger brother Harry has just made his England debut at U15
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 23, 2023, 11:06:11
Nå er det ny pre season på gang, og Archie viser seg igjen frem.
Han fikk en omgang sammen med nykommer Ampadu mot Monaco og makkeren ble imponert av ungguttten:
"Archie is a very good player," said Ampadu after the 2-0 defeat.
"I think he showed that today - I don't need to say that, I think he showed that himself."
Ampadu says that any partnership with the teenager will only improve with time on the pitch but their ability to get on the ball, keep Leeds in possession and keep them moving forward, held real promise in their first outing as a pair.
"It was our first time playing together - we've trained together a couple of times. I think as you play with people more and more you get to build partnerships, but today was good."
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/i-dont-need-to-say-that-leeds-united-ps7m-transfer-ethan-ampadu-on-great-whites-teenage-hope-4228671
Skrevet av: peacock på Juli 23, 2023, 11:42:22
Fikk faktisk troen på et mulig gjennombrudd.
Skrevet av: auren på Juli 23, 2023, 11:49:18
auren
Skrevet av: stian på Juli 23, 2023, 12:38:51
Er du god nok er du gammel nok. For noen sesonger siden (edit: 11 sesonger siden!) herjet Will Hughes for Derby i en alder av 17 år. Gray kan selvsagt gjøre det samme. Han trenger game time. Men vil han få det og er det riktig å "kaste ham til ulvene" allerede denne sesongen?
auren
Gray er vel én av dem som kan få et karrieremessig løft av et år i Championship hvor en tynnere stall og en trangere økonomi gjør veien til startelleveren kortere. Jeg tror han kommer til å få bra med spilletid i år, særlig i starten av sesongen når Adams er ute med skade. En 17-åring skal ikke spille 46 kamper, men han virker både robust og uredd så han tåler nok championship.
Men så var det det med å "kaste ham til ulvene". Ulvene trenger ikke å være så ille hvis Farke klarer å sette en spillestil som det går an å føle seg trygg i. Hvis det blir nok en sesong med rot og ryggen mot veggen blir ulvene på og utenfor banen litt verre å forholde seg til for en unggutt, særlig når du heter Gray til etternavn. En sånn læringsarena tror jeg ikke det er mange unggutter som vokser på.
Skrevet av: HåvardK på Juli 23, 2023, 13:07:05
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 26, 2023, 23:38:10
https://twitter.com/integerfootball/status/1684246853934624768?s=20
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 30, 2023, 12:14:10
Leeds starlet Archie Gray, 17 is ready to continue the family dynasty for Daniel Farke's side this season
Marcelo Bielsa was vindicated in bringing Archie Gray into 'murderball' sessions
Teenager Gray shone in the former Leeds manager's notoriously tough exercise
Now Archie, whose great-uncle Eddie is a club icon, wants to shine this season
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY UPDATED: 10:08 BST, 30 July 2023
When Marcelo Bielsa summoned prodigious Leeds United talent Archie Gray to a notorious 'murderball' session, vindication was emphatic.
Gray had begun training with the first-team squad and remarkably, aged 15, was named on the bench for a Premier League game against Arsenal in December 2021.
Mark Jackson, who nurtured Gray in Leeds' vaunted academy and as his Under-23s manager, watched the midfielder in the gruelling training-ground game which sees the ball continually in play.
'Marcelo's murderball sessions were so intense, but Archie was fearless and had no apprehension whatsoever,' says Jackson. 'The way he used his physicality to protect the ball and get out of certain situations had me thinking 'wow, he's a bit special'.
'Marcelo subsequently wanted Archie in more frequently with the first team even though he was still at school doing his GCSEs. I was managing the Under-23s at the time and our challenge was to coordinate his school life with his training.
'The club was really good at putting together a programme which continued his education but exposed Archie to training with the first-team, which allowed him to progress so quickly.'
Gray's dad Andy, grandfather Frank and legendary great-uncle Eddie all played for Leeds. It is now 17-year-old Archie's time, with a first-team debut beckoning following an impressive pre-season under new boss Daniel Farke.
'If Archie does get an opportunity it would be fantastic for the whole family and a bit surreal,' says the teenager's father, ex-Leeds striker Andy.
'He missed a large chunk of last season through injury until March and was then on the bench a few times without getting on. He's just got to work hard every day and prove that he warrants a place first and foremost.'
At 6ft 2ins and 'probably still growing' according to his father, physically imposing Gray has yet to find his best position.
Jackson explained: 'What really accelerated Archie's progression was when he had a growth spurt and began to navigate his way around the pitch and dominate it. That's a real strength of Archie's now – he can go box to box and that's what modern midfielders need to do.
'I played with his dad at Leeds and Andy was always very fit, as was Eddie during his career. Archie's fitness has allowed him to keep moving up the ladder and I think it's a given that he'll make his debut this season.
'I certainly envisage Archie impacting Leeds' squad this year, which would be a real breakthrough for him.'
Gray senior believes his son will gradually settle as 'a No 8 or No 10.'
The 45-year-old played for Leeds over two spells, adding: 'Archie's quite mature for someone so young and doesn't dwell on things – he's pretty single-minded. Having someone like Bielsa as your first manager, when you're still at school, was unbelievable.
'I was telling Archie at the time 'this isn't actually real, this shouldn't really be happening, so take it all in'. I think he did, as much as young lad can do, and really appreciated how fortunate he was.'
Farke spoke well this week of Gray, whose brother Harry, 14, is also on Leeds' books along with 11-year-old Jacob, Eddie's grandson.
'Physically, Archie's in a good condition,' said Farke, whose side travel to Hearts today for their final friendly before next Sunday's Championship opener at home to Cardiff.
'He has shown some really good performances in pre-season but also where he has to improve. What I like about him is he's willing to learn. He's on a good path.'
Several players have jumped ship since Leeds' relegation and, while Ethan Ampadu has arrived from Chelsea, Farke has stressed the need for several more signings.
Gray's fellow academy graduate Charlie Cresswell, 20, who spent last season on loan at Millwall, similarly appears ripe for a breakthrough campaign.
Cresswell's father Richard played for Leeds between 2005 and 2007 and Jackson adds: 'It's time for Charlie to shine and really fight for one of those centre-half spots. 'He's a great communicator and was showing his leadership skills when playing for me in the Under-18s at Leeds as a 15 or 16-year-old.
'At Millwall last season, he was very highly regarded as a first-team starter. I'm sure Charlie will be chomping at the bit to earn Farke's trust and show what he's made of. I believe he's got a great chance of doing that.'
Beyond Gray and Cresswell, Jackson pointed to several other young talents in Farke's squad. 'Crysencio Summerville, Cody Drameh, Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood all played in the Under-23s and then progressed through under Marcelo,' he said.
'Mateo Joseph has huge potential and all the attributes to make an impact – Darko Gyabi is another. Yes, players have left Leeds this summer and I'm sure others will arrive. But there are young lads there with enormous talent and some with Championship experience.
'It's a case of saying 'now the club needs you, it's your time to shine'.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/30/09/73766311-12353351-image-a-23_1690706724472.jpg)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12353351/Leeds-starlet-Archie-Gray-17-ready-continue-family-dynasty-Daniel-Farkes-season.html
Skrevet av: stian på Juli 30, 2023, 13:49:56
Skrevet av: Dennis på Juli 30, 2023, 20:46:23
"Gray senior believes his son will gradually settle as 'a No 8 or No 10.'"... Det hadde vært interessant å se hvordan Gray junior hadde gjort det i 10-errollen i kanpen mot Hearts. Det skal vel litt til at Farke finner spilleren som skal fylle den viktige rollen i våre egne rekker, men det er en uke til seriestart og noen må jo spille der.
Enig. Han har nok kvaliteter til å spille både som en av to sittende, hvor han er den mest spillende av de, men også i 10er-rollen. Hadde vært spennende å se hva han kunne fått til der. Liker godt de 10erne som har en litt mer fysisk spillestil også, enn feks Poveda eller Pablo.
Farke hadde jo sin store playmaker, Buendia, ute på høyresiden som en falsk 7er. Det samme gjaldt nettopp Pablo under Bielsa. Det er ikke gitt at den som er ment å skape flest sjanser skal ligge midt i banen hele tida. Så at Archie Gray kan få muligheten litt lenger framme bør absolutt kunne skje, særlig om vi beholder Adams og det blir amerikaneren og Ampadu som balanseholdere. Han har jo også bra med kreativitet selv, Archie Gray.
Skrevet av: ar9 på Juli 30, 2023, 21:06:52
Han er nå foran Geybi i køen og klar for å «bleedes» i Championship.
Farke sier han skal matche unggutta forsiktig.
Men ikke sikkert Farke klarer å holde han igjen.
Blir spennende å se
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Skrevet av: stian på Juli 31, 2023, 11:29:50
"Gray senior believes his son will gradually settle as 'a No 8 or No 10.'"... Det hadde vært interessant å se hvordan Gray junior hadde gjort det i 10-errollen i kanpen mot Hearts. Det skal vel litt til at Farke finner spilleren som skal fylle den viktige rollen i våre egne rekker, men det er en uke til seriestart og noen må jo spille der.
Enig. Han har nok kvaliteter til å spille både som en av to sittende, hvor han er den mest spillende av de, men også i 10er-rollen. Hadde vært spennende å se hva han kunne fått til der. Liker godt de 10erne som har en litt mer fysisk spillestil også, enn feks Poveda eller Pablo.
Farke hadde jo sin store playmaker, Buendia, ute på høyresiden som en falsk 7er. Det samme gjaldt nettopp Pablo under Bielsa. Det er ikke gitt at den som er ment å skape flest sjanser skal ligge midt i banen hele tida. Så at Archie Gray kan få muligheten litt lenger framme bør absolutt kunne skje, særlig om vi beholder Adams og det blir amerikaneren og Ampadu som balanseholdere. Han har jo også bra med kreativitet selv, Archie Gray.
Godt poeng det der med 10-ere som trekker ut til sidene, det gir mer å spille på for vingene også. Både Summerville, Gnonto og Sinisterra er gode når de trekker inn, og sånne plassbytter skaper litt uro for motstanderens back og stopper på den siden. Som igjen kan skape rom mellom back og stopper som kan utnyttes av andre igjen.
Gray virker å ha et veldig godt fotballhode og tåle en litt fri rolle, så det gir litt mening å prøve ham ut i rollen. Defensivt vil også en løps- og taklingssterk spiller som Gray gi oss mye power når vi presser høyt.
Skrevet av: Dennis på Juli 31, 2023, 11:45:58
"Gray senior believes his son will gradually settle as 'a No 8 or No 10.'"... Det hadde vært interessant å se hvordan Gray junior hadde gjort det i 10-errollen i kanpen mot Hearts. Det skal vel litt til at Farke finner spilleren som skal fylle den viktige rollen i våre egne rekker, men det er en uke til seriestart og noen må jo spille der.
Enig. Han har nok kvaliteter til å spille både som en av to sittende, hvor han er den mest spillende av de, men også i 10er-rollen. Hadde vært spennende å se hva han kunne fått til der. Liker godt de 10erne som har en litt mer fysisk spillestil også, enn feks Poveda eller Pablo.
Farke hadde jo sin store playmaker, Buendia, ute på høyresiden som en falsk 7er. Det samme gjaldt nettopp Pablo under Bielsa. Det er ikke gitt at den som er ment å skape flest sjanser skal ligge midt i banen hele tida. Så at Archie Gray kan få muligheten litt lenger framme bør absolutt kunne skje, særlig om vi beholder Adams og det blir amerikaneren og Ampadu som balanseholdere. Han har jo også bra med kreativitet selv, Archie Gray.
Godt poeng det der med 10-ere som trekker ut til sidene, det gir mer å spille på for vingene også. Både Summerville, Gnonto og Sinisterra er gode når de trekker inn, og sånne plassbytter skaper litt uro for motstanderens back og stopper på den siden. Som igjen kan skape rom mellom back og stopper som kan utnyttes av andre igjen.
Gray virker å ha et veldig godt fotballhode og tåle en litt fri rolle, så det gir litt mening å prøve ham ut i rollen. Defensivt vil også en løps- og taklingssterk spiller som Gray gi oss mye power når vi presser høyt.
Enig!
Og sannsynligvis får vi faktisk mer den double pivoten som Marsch snakka om. Jeg tror nok de to sittende må ligge i posisjonen sin, ellers blir det ubalanse ved mange anledninger. Backene er fryktelig viktig for Farke og Ayling er utvilsomt best offensivt. Som det også ble påpekt på SB podcast forrige uke så er heller ikke Farke en som bruker klassiske vinger. De trekker ofre inn og gir rom til backene, som da er breddeholderne.
Noe som igjen åpner for at 11 og 7, pluss 10er kan fylle opp i feltet sammen med spissen.
Vi så vel allerede g8de tendenser på dette mot Forest og videre i går. Samtidig la jeg mot Forest merke til at Ampadu klappet i henda og startet presset høyt i banen ved et par anledninger. Herlig om den timingen der blir god.
Tilbake til Gray. For et talent! Jeg mener at der har vi en ny Delph og Cook, men antakelig med enda større talent. Så gjenstår det selvsagt å se. Men modenheten og roa han allerede har er veldig lovende.
Farke lagde.også seniorspillere av mange unge i Norwich. Det lover godt, da Leeds utvilsomt må ha tiltro til de yngre.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Juli 31, 2023, 12:04:57
Farke lagde.også seniorspillere av mange unge i Norwich. Det lover godt, da Leeds utvilsomt må ha tiltro til de yngre.
Det er mange plusser i å ha fått inn Farke som ... manager (han insisterte på å bli kalt det). Men spesielt for Leeds som utvilsomt har mange lovende spillere 'i startgropen' av karrieren sin er det godt å ha en sjef som allerede har vist at han både kan gi unge tillit og allerede har rulleblad for å ha utviklet unge spillere til å bli gode seniorspillere.
Vi hàr så mange å ta av... alle vil ikke slå gjennom men du verden jeg tror en del av de vil det.
Interessant er det da at det Farke snakker om er ikke våre unge talenter, men at vi trenger noen rutinerte inn. Han vet at en forutsetning for at disse skal skinne er at de har noen rutinerte rundt seg som både kan veilede, ta støyten når det trengs, og gi de unge hvile når dèt trengs.
Skrevet av: Dennis på Juli 31, 2023, 14:49:43
Farke lagde.også seniorspillere av mange unge i Norwich. Det lover godt, da Leeds utvilsomt må ha tiltro til de yngre.
Det er mange plusser i å ha fått inn Farke som ... manager (han insisterte på å bli kalt det). Men spesielt for Leeds som utvilsomt har mange lovende spillere 'i startgropen' av karrieren sin er det godt å ha en sjef som allerede har vist at han både kan gi unge tillit og allerede har rulleblad for å ha utviklet unge spillere til å bli gode seniorspillere.
Vi hàr så mange å ta av... alle vil ikke slå gjennom men du verden jeg tror en del av de vil det.
Interessant er det da at det Farke snakker om er ikke våre unge talenter, men at vi trenger noen rutinerte inn. Han vet at en forutsetning for at disse skal skinne er at de har noen rutinerte rundt seg som både kan veilede, ta støyten når det trengs, og gi de unge hvile når dèt trengs.
Ja, dette er viktig. Man trenger noen "voksne" støttespillere. Det er derfor jeg mener eksempelvis at det er ekstremt viktig at Liam Cooper spiller. Spesielt når Wöber plutselig siklet på grønnere gress.
Nesten litt "synd" at ambisjonene er så høye som de er umiddelbart, for det hadde vært morsomt om man kunne kastet nesten alle disse lovende spillerne til ulvene samtidig og latt de feile og vokse uten presset. :) Hadde vært litt annerledes om klubben hadde den evige 12-15 plassen vi hadde noen år tilbake.
Så må jeg innrømme at selv om jeg håper vi kjemper helt i toppen denne sesongen (mye fordi kombinasjonen og minkende fallskjerm og FFP vil lage trøbbel raskt), så er nesten det viktigste for min del at pila peker oppover, at vi får se fin fotball og et lag i utvikling. Gjerne med mange unge spillere i laget, som blir bedre og bedre. Skulle det ta to år er det i orden for meg, om vi så feier over divisjonen i andre sesong. Litt som under Bielsa.
Holder litt med Moscowhite i at jeg skulle ønske vi vant Championship, men "slapp" å rykke opp til PL. I alle fall det Premier League har blitt. For du verden, det syns jeg ikke lenger er noe forjettet land i det hele tatt... Dessverre er det til den typen fotball vi ønsker å komme.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på August 02, 2023, 17:32:04
(Spørsmålet er vel om ikke Harry tar innersvingen på hele gjengen ;) )
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Archie Gray could become the youngest member of his family to make his senior debut for Leeds if he features against Cardiff on Sunday:
◉ Archie Gray: 17 years, 147 days
◉ Andy Gray: 17 years, 308 days
◉ Eddie Gray: 17 years, 350 days
◉ Frank Gray: 18 years, 106 days
PS! Mener Frank Gray hadde den tøffeste konkurransesituasjonen da han debuterte)
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på August 14, 2023, 20:50:27
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Og her er en av coachene hans som legger ut fra arbeidet han gjør
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Harry Gray putting in the work 💪💨🥶
In football acceleration and deceleration is everything! Drills like these help you improve! 💯🔥
https://twitter.com/integerfootball/status/1691124374366306304?s=20
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på August 17, 2023, 18:28:25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRFuw4-wlEI
Ser i kommentarene under at gutten allerede er 14/15 år så han har jo allerede jevnaldrende som spiller på U18. Hvorfor Harry også ikke er flyttet opp kan man jo lure på. Vil de spare ham oppmerksomheten, mangler han litt fysikk i forhold til Finlay Gorman (se U18-tråden...)? eller er han pr tiden skadet kanskje???
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på September 02, 2023, 20:13:30
Archie Gray not going away with England's U19s. Leeds United withdrawing him from the squad because of a minor fitness concern. Tyring to manage his load and make sure he's fit for Millwall. Played in every game so far this season. #lufc
https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1698023410830328086?s=20
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på September 02, 2023, 20:42:22
Så har han en tendens til å fade litt ut i siste halvdel av andre omgang, men det er vel ikke annet å vente, alderen tatt i betraktning.
Når vi nå har fått en sterkere midtbane, kan Farke bytte han ut litt tidligere, kanskje rundt 70 minutter spilt. Men så langt fortjener han definitivt å starte kampene.
Skrevet av: sportcarl1 på September 02, 2023, 21:22:10
Her har vi fått fram et stort talent. Det som imponerer meg aller mest, er den roen han spiller med. Han er så sikker på seg selv, stresser aldri.instämmer, han är värd sin startplats
Så har han en tendens til å fade litt ut i siste halvdel av andre omgang, men det er vel ikke annet å vente, alderen tatt i betraktning.
Når vi nå har fått en sterkere midtbane, kan Farke bytte han ut litt tidligere, kanskje rundt 70 minutter spilt. Men så langt fortjener han definitivt å starte kampene.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på September 17, 2023, 23:30:45
https://x.com/tommy_lufc/status/1703456829722824734?s=20
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på September 29, 2023, 19:12:27
https://video.leedsunited.com/video/dm9kJTdDMF80dWJ2Y205NCU3QyUyRnBhZ2UlM0ZzbHVnJTNEaG9tZSU3Q2hvbWUlMkZmZWVk
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Oktober 08, 2023, 09:55:50
*jojo, vi kan alltids prøve Archie der ute - han har jo noen kamper der for Leeds U23 og England U17...* :D
Tar med Farkes svar mht Archie post Bristol C game:
When the term sheet came out, we weren't quite sure how you're going to set up and Bristol City said they were surprised that Archie Gray was right back. Why did he decide to go with Archie?
Well, first of all, I have to give all the compliments to Archie because one thing is you can have an idea that something works and also think ‘okay, the player with his strengths this way can fulfil your wishes’, but it's much more important that the player brings it on the pitch and there was no guarantee that it would work today. But, we got the feeling we wanted to play today with a bit more of a technical player who plays from the full-back position, who plays from the full-back position, a bit more inverted, a bit like an additional midfield player. Also the strength of Archie Gray is his pace also in tracking the wingers because always got the feeling Bristol is good with long balls in behind, we got the feeling Archie’s pace could help but especially also in possession his positioning allows Daniel James to stretch opponents a bit more, to stay a bit wider. Yes, one thing is you can have an idea but the most important topic is that you have players who bring it on the pitch and for that I think yes, Archie was there with a terrific performance, especially against the ball, but also with the ball. I think he was quite energetic in several situations and to adapt that quick to this position, it says it all about him as a character and about his potential.
Will Archie go away for international games now and are you happy for him to go away?
Yes, he will go away. If I'm honest, I would love to put him into cotton wool, but we also have to respect that there are sometimes also bigger, bigger ambitions that we can't hide him right now each and every time.
Yes, we all get the feeling that yes, he has so many games right now really on a proper adult level. We prefer that he is called up for the proper Three Lions but that's a bit too soon. So we have to wait a bit and calm everything down but he will definitely go away. Hopefully he doesn't have to play all three games I think it's this time around. Yes, but we'll see so hopefully he comes out back without an injury. But the good thing is with him he's blessed with a good body and also has good endurance and hopefully it's also beneficial.
Did you work all week on that system with him at right back?
No, because we didn't have the time. We had the game on Wednesday and yes, we spoke about a few technical things but was also pretty brave decision I would say because a young player to adapt to this role is also quite difficult. But yes, we got the feeling especially for this game, we need a bit more of a player who can also play a bit more inverted and is a bit more like a midfield player. So Archie has the skills. I know that he also played on youth level a few times on this position and we got the feeling okay, it's perhaps enough also to speak about what he should do, what he has to do on that, give him some advice and then he brings it on the pitch in this terrific way. There was no guarantee and for that all the compliments and all the praise goes to him today. He deserves it.
On Archie and that inverted role, some of the managers like Pep are doing it with their players. Did you look at that and say he can do the same?
No, was today not inspired by Pep, was not by Jurgen, because we played this six years ago with Norwich a few times. So I know that it's always the topic. It's not the right tactical choice for each and every game, sometimes you also want your full-back to stretch your opponent that always depends a bit on the strength of the opponent, the positioning of their wingers or their system, how the base formation is, also like how the qualities of the other players on the pitch is, but today we got the feeling it's the right choice. Especially with Daniel James who has the quality to stretch opponents and the last row, to play him then on the right wing to stretch opponents. We got the feeling it would be a good choice and I think it paid off.
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/every-word-farke-leeds-bristol-27864809
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på November 04, 2023, 16:02:18
Don’t want any credit for this whatsoever but I coached Archie Gray at Pannal Sports for a couple of years around 9-11 yrs of age. He had an amazing mop of curly hair that would get in his eyes. I played him upfront as his touch was great. Seeing how he’s developed is brilliant👌
https://x.com/GraemeBandeira/status/1720734620948328854?s=20
Tar med litt fra tråden:
Graham Smyth med banter:
They reckon he'd actually be in the full England team now if it wasn't for those two years.
Bandeira igjen:
- 🤣 He probably is to be fair. Top kid. His whole family are wonderful
- Nah I just integrated him into a team to enjoy himself and did the basics in sessions. His younger brother…..watch this space
- 🤣 not quite mate. It’s amazing seeing him so comfortable on the ball in any area of the pitch. He’s a very shy, cool customer and hopefully he’ll get an England opportunity in the coming years. His touch and ease on the ball has definitely been there from a young age
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Desember 08, 2023, 10:26:26
Archie Gray: ‘My childhood dream was to win the Champions League with Leeds’
Ross Heppenstall
Gray, one of the best prospects in the British game, is following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-uncle at Leeds
Fri 8 Dec 2023 09.00 CET
It is the end of a long day for Archie Gray and the 17-year-old is sitting in the canteen at Leeds United’s Thorp Arch training ground, reflecting on a rise that has marked him out as one of the best young prospects in the British game.
The boyhood Leeds fan has been at the club since he was seven, made the bench for a Premier League game against Arsenal aged 15 and is a regular in a side chasing an instant top-flight return.
Gray made his debut in the Championship opener at home to Cardiff on 6 August and has featured in all but one of Leeds’s 21 games this season, starting 18. The precociously talented 6ft 2in midfielder, who has captained England at youth level, is tipped for the very top. That his father, Andy, grandfather Frank and great-uncle Eddie played for Leeds adds huge intrigue to his rise.
“I’m a bit too young to remember many of my dad’s games but I’ve watched clips of him, Frank and Eddie on YouTube,” Gray, the eldest of four brothers, says in his first major newspaper interview. “I love watching Eddie’s goal against Burnley when he went past about four players and scored. Seeing what they achieved is inspiring and makes you want to go one better. As a family we’re really close.”
So highly rated was Gray by the former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa that he was brought into the first-team squad two years ago while studying for his GCSEs.
“Bielsa wanted me to train probably every day,” says Gray, whose composure and skill on the pitch are matched by calm assuredness off it. “Some weeks I’d be in school two days a week, other times it would be three days. The club and school had to come to an agreement but I passed my exams, so it worked out well.”
When Gray was an unused substitute for an injury-hit Leeds against Arsenal at Elland Road in December 2021 it was clear his star was on the rise. “Just being on the bench was absolutely mental because I was 15,” he says with a huge smile. “My friends and people in school started looking up to me and from that moment everything changed.
“One day I’m in the stands and watching the games on TV as a fan and then I’m on the bench in a Premier League game against Arsenal. These guys were my heroes and I’m training with them – it was unreal. You watch everyone in training and learn so much.”
Was he disappointed not to come on against Arsenal? “Deep down, I wasn’t expecting to because it was Arsenal and I was still at school. It wouldn’t really be normal for a 15-year-old to be playing first-team football or even make his debut. I just realised how lucky I was to be in that position and to be patient.”
Gray was injured for much of last season as Leeds were relegated after three years in the Premier League, but the summer heralded a new era. 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, took 100% control of the club and Daniel Farke arrived as manager.
After a slow start, Farke has led a youthful side to third after seven straight home wins. They will be backed by more than 7,000 supporters at Blackburn on Saturday lunchtime.
“My dad has always said that pre-season is the time to make a good first impression on the manager and that starts with your fitness. I worked really hard and tried to impress in pre-season, then made my debut against Cardiff and thought I did OK.
“Obviously I was proud of myself but I didn’t really celebrate – we just went out for a meal as a family. I’ve still got so much more to prove and to improve on, but the manager has been brilliant and put so much faith in me. In pre-season I set a goal of playing as much as possible but I’ve definitely exceeded my expectations.”
Gray played alongside the new signing Ethan Ampadu in midfield before being switched to right-back in early October. It has not fazed the teenager, who says the on-loan Tottenham defender Joe Rodon has helped him adapt.
“It’s good to learn different perspectives of the game,” Gray says. “Playing right-back is allowing me to understand the game even more for when I go back into midfield. You see players like James Milner playing different positions every game.
“If I become anywhere near as good as him it would be unbelievable. I think my best position will be as a box-to-box midfielder but, as the game is changing, you have to be increasingly adaptable.”
Until Gray turns 18 he must use a separate changing room from the first-team squad owing to safeguarding regulations. “It’s crazy getting changed by yourself but then running out to play with your teammates,” he says. “It is what it is, but as soon as I turn 18 I can’t wait to be around the lads a bit more.”
As a young child Gray was influenced by Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi and says his mum, Giorgina, and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham are among his biggest inspirations now.
“My mum works unbelievably hard; she runs marathons and trains every single day,” he says. “Bellingham is definitely a player I look up to because he’s doing amazingly well. He’s shown there’s a pathway with the England system and he won’t be the last one to do it. Hopefully in the future that can happen for me too.”
Gray’s younger brother Harry, a 15-year-old striker, plays for Leeds’s academy and for England at youth level. “I wouldn’t tell him this myself, but it’s my dream to play with Harry one day,” says Gray. “I just don’t know how we’d get along in training as we’re so competitive in everything we do and always have been. We’d have to be on the same team but as brothers we’re really close.”
Deeply grounded but fiercely ambitious, Gray says: “My childhood dream was to win the Champions League with Leeds, captain England at senior level and win a Ballon d’Or. I’m still really young, so there’s a long way to go before any of that happens. But I believe I’ve got the ability to do it.”
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/dec/08/archie-gray-my-childhood-dream-was-to-win-the-champions-league-with-leeds
Skrevet av: viking på Desember 08, 2023, 13:07:33
Skrevet av: Albert Johanneson på Desember 10, 2023, 14:06:15
...eller Archie Gray, som vi vel kjenner han som. :)
Hvor fremkommer det at han er døpt Archibald Gray? Familien har lengre dåpsnavn; Eddie = Edwin Frank = Francis, Andy = Andrew, Harry = Harrison, men finner ingen annen info, utenom dette forumet , enn at han heter Archie James Francis Gray :-)
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Desember 10, 2023, 14:43:58
...eller Archie Gray, som vi vel kjenner han som. :)
Hvor fremkommer det at han er døpt Archibald Gray? Familien har lengre dåpsnavn; Eddie = Edwin Frank = Francis, Andy = Andrew, Harry = Harrison, men finner ingen annen info, utenom dette forumet , enn at han heter Archie James Francis Gray :-)
Godt spørsmål. Husker det som at det stod til høyre i en klamme inne på wikipediasiden hans. Men wikipedia blir jo redigert hele tiden… Som du skriver, det står Archie overalt ellers.
Som du er inne på, de andre i familien har jo andre døpenavn enn det de er kjent for innen fotballen så det ville jo vært naturlig om det gjaldt Archie også.
Anyways, det er vel større aksept i dag for et døpenavn ala Archie i dag enn for noen tiår siden. Tom Lund ble jo i sin tid nektet å døpes Tommy, ville nok ikke skjedd i dag.
Dette er absolutt noe å spørre Eddie om neste gang våre veier møtes. 🙂
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Januar 16, 2024, 20:04:51
Gray commits future to the club.
Leeds United are delighted to announce Archie Gray has signed a new contract with the club.
The 17-year-old, who signed his first professional contract last year, has now agreed fresh terms on a deal, committing his long-term future at Elland Road.
Gray has been one of the first names on the team sheet under Leeds manager Daniel Farke this season, after making his debut in the opening game of the campaign against Cardiff City.
He has gone on to make a total of 28 appearances in all competitions for the Whites, playing in both central midfield and at right-back.
His latest outing came in last Saturday’s 3-0 Sky Bet Championship away victory at Cardiff City, where he equaled a club record, for the most starts by a player before the age of 18, after making his 26th at Cardiff City Stadium.
In 2023, Gray also continued his progression at international level, earning his first cap for England Under-20s.
He has also previously been capped at Under-15 to Under-19 level and has captained his country at both Under-15 and Under-16 level.
Having become the latest player to progress from the academy to the first team, following in the footsteps of many famous names down the years, the club are delighted Gray, a boyhood Leeds United supporter, has pledged his future to the Whites.
https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/32740/archie-gray-signs-new-deal?fbclid=IwAR12GMup0yXRzOOHlRytOhH6hOK3F_NO2-busdj2tfldJ596AIWsi0f8fvQ
Skrevet av: auren på Januar 16, 2024, 20:08:54
Archie Gray has agreed a new contract with Leeds United. Runs to 2028 and will replace a previous deal which was due to expire in 2025. Hugely talented, and big news for the club.auren
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Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Januar 16, 2024, 20:09:28
Young Leeds United star Archie Gray has spoken exclusively to LUTV after signing a new contract with the club.
The 17-year-old has agreed fresh terms with the Whites, committing his long-term future at Elland Road.
Gray spoke of his delight at agreeing the new deal and explained what it means to him.
“It feels amazing, it’s another dream come true,” said Gray.
“Supporting Leeds and following the club my whole life, it is just a dream come true, like I said.
“It means a lot to me and my family, the club trust me and trust my family and hopefully I can repay it.
“My family have supported me the whole way, giving me advice and helping me and now by training hard, I want to help them out and help my little brothers out.
“After working really hard in pre-season, I was hoping to play a bit this season, but I didn’t expect to be playing as much as I have been, it just shows the trust everyone has in me and it means a lot to me.
“I think my game has developed a lot, the experience is invaluable in the Championship, it’s a physical league which has everything.
“I just try to keep as calm as I can on the pitch and take every moment as it is, be calm with the ball and do my best off it.
“The manager has helped me a lot this season, especially with positioning and little things with what foot to pass to and what foot to receive with and the right-back position, he’s helped me loads and it’s been really good so far.
“My teammates have been amazing helping me and the fans as well, they’ve also been amazing.
“We’re creating something this season, we’ve all worked really hard in pre-season and throughout the campaign to gain momentum and hopefully we can keep it going.
“Obviously this season we want to get back to the place where we belong, but we’re taking it game by game and from there, we’ll see where it takes us.”
https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/32741/archie-gray-it-s-another-dream-come-true
Skrevet av: stian på Januar 16, 2024, 20:17:05
Ny kontrakt på Archie. :)
Gray commits future to the club.
Leeds United are delighted to announce Archie Gray has signed a new contract with the club.
The 17-year-old, who signed his first professional contract last year, has now agreed fresh terms on a deal, committing his long-term future at Elland Road.
Gray has been one of the first names on the team sheet under Leeds manager Daniel Farke this season, after making his debut in the opening game of the campaign against Cardiff City.
He has gone on to make a total of 28 appearances in all competitions for the Whites, playing in both central midfield and at right-back.
His latest outing came in last Saturday’s 3-0 Sky Bet Championship away victory at Cardiff City, where he equaled a club record, for the most starts by a player before the age of 18, after making his 26th at Cardiff City Stadium.
In 2023, Gray also continued his progression at international level, earning his first cap for England Under-20s.
He has also previously been capped at Under-15 to Under-19 level and has captained his country at both Under-15 and Under-16 level.
Having become the latest player to progress from the academy to the first team, following in the footsteps of many famous names down the years, the club are delighted Gray, a boyhood Leeds United supporter, has pledged his future to the Whites.
https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/32740/archie-gray-signs-new-deal?fbclid=IwAR12GMup0yXRzOOHlRytOhH6hOK3F_NO2-busdj2tfldJ596AIWsi0f8fvQ
Meget bra! Unge Archie kommer til å bli ek gigant hvis han unngår skader og vi ikke brenner ham ut. Jeg tror vi skal være meget fornøyd med at han har den familiebakgrunnen han har, eller så hadde gribbene sirklet lavere allerede. Med The Grays er det null utenomsportslig tull, ingen foreldre eller agenter som er utålmodige på de store pengene og Archie holder i det hele tatt en lav profil. Tør allerede å konkludere med at dette er januarvinduets viktigste signering!
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Januar 16, 2024, 20:37:14
Ny kontrakt på Archie. :)
Gray commits future to the club.
Leeds United are delighted to announce Archie Gray has signed a new contract with the club.
The 17-year-old, who signed his first professional contract last year, has now agreed fresh terms on a deal, committing his long-term future at Elland Road.
Gray has been one of the first names on the team sheet under Leeds manager Daniel Farke this season, after making his debut in the opening game of the campaign against Cardiff City.
He has gone on to make a total of 28 appearances in all competitions for the Whites, playing in both central midfield and at right-back.
His latest outing came in last Saturday’s 3-0 Sky Bet Championship away victory at Cardiff City, where he equaled a club record, for the most starts by a player before the age of 18, after making his 26th at Cardiff City Stadium.
In 2023, Gray also continued his progression at international level, earning his first cap for England Under-20s.
He has also previously been capped at Under-15 to Under-19 level and has captained his country at both Under-15 and Under-16 level.
Having become the latest player to progress from the academy to the first team, following in the footsteps of many famous names down the years, the club are delighted Gray, a boyhood Leeds United supporter, has pledged his future to the Whites.
https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/32740/archie-gray-signs-new-deal?fbclid=IwAR12GMup0yXRzOOHlRytOhH6hOK3F_NO2-busdj2tfldJ596AIWsi0f8fvQ
Meget bra! Unge Archie kommer til å bli ek gigant hvis han unngår skader og vi ikke brenner ham ut. Jeg tror vi skal være meget fornøyd med at han har den familiebakgrunnen han har, eller så hadde gribbene sirklet lavere allerede. Med The Grays er det null utenomsportslig tull, ingen foreldre eller agenter som er utålmodige på de store pengene og Archie holder i det hele tatt en lav profil. Tør allerede å konkludere med at dette er januarvinduets viktigste signering!
Varer til 2028 - ut juni, sannsynligvis.
https://video.leedsunited.com/video/dm9kJTdDMF9rNnhiY3VxYyU3QyUyRnBhZ2UlM0ZzbHVnJTNEaG9tZSU3Q2hvbWUlMkZsaXN0JTJGMCUyRmZlZWQ%3D
Skrevet av: Sydhagen på Januar 16, 2024, 20:51:33
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Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Januar 16, 2024, 21:02:20
Nå fikk ikke jeg med meg noe av Leeds før 90-tallet, men Archie må vel være et av de største talentene i Leeds noensinne?
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Eg syns det er vanskelig å rangere slikt. Cook og Delph, kanskje også Lennon syns eg var mer tydelige prospects, Archie er jo bare ghennomført god og solid uten å skinne på ett spesielt felt.
Men kroneksempelet er jo våre fire, Cook, Byram, Taylor og ‘eskimoen’… men det var mindre profilerte Phillips som havnet på landslaget ( itillegg til Cook).
I Revies tid var det jo en hel ellever med unggutter, og 70-tallets David McNiven hadde eg stooor tro på…
Skrevet av: Johnnyj på Januar 16, 2024, 22:57:58
James Milner må jo også nevnes. Fikk debut-scoringen for Leeds i en alder av 16 årNå fikk ikke jeg med meg noe av Leeds før 90-tallet, men Archie må vel være et av de største talentene i Leeds noensinne?
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Eg syns det er vanskelig å rangere slikt. Cook og Delph, kanskje også Lennon syns eg var mer tydelige prospects, Archie er jo bare ghennomført god og solid uten å skinne på ett spesielt felt.
Men kroneksempelet er jo våre fire, Cook, Byram, Taylor og ‘eskimoen’… men det var mindre profilerte Phillips som havnet på landslaget ( itillegg til Cook).
I Revies tid var det jo en hel ellever med unggutter, og 70-tallets David McNiven hadde eg stooor tro på…
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Januar 16, 2024, 22:59:38
DOL-generasjonen tok eg ikkje med nei - der var det myyye :o
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Januar 16, 2024, 23:44:59
The Square Ball som poster (Moscowhite/Daniel Chapman)
Yes that’s really Archie, aged about nine. Try not to sob at the bit when he runs in between real Uncle Eddie and Leeds-Uncle Norman. For various reasons I was by the side of the pitch while this was filmed (look close and you can see me in the background) and I’m sure I used to have a video of Alex Mowatt pushing him over after being dribbled around once too often, but can’t find it now. (I also remember all the kids nutmegging Charlie Taylor, who seemed to be having a bad day.) Even at the time, people were saying to keep Archie’s presence quiet because Barcelona were hovering. They didn’t get him then, and they couldn’t afford him now. Well, they can’t afford anyone now, but you know what I mean.
https://scontent.fosl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t43.1792-2/11141967_481615108656672_289871748_n.mp4?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=55d0d3&efg=eyJybHIiOjE1MDAsInJsYSI6MTEyNCwidmVuY29kZV90YWciOiJoZCJ9&_nc_ohc=nfoGOI-3cF4AX-lBm1w&rl=1500&vabr=389&_nc_ht=scontent.fosl3-1.fna&edm=AGo2L-IEAAAA&oh=00_AfAQtyQL8YEXGqQdpkSBJIQtNYkmXot_9-QeiA7bOKEbYw&oe=65A72CEF
https://www.thesquareball.net/leeds-united/leeds-united-4-0-blackpool-the-best-day-of-your-summer/
Skrevet av: Johnnyj på Januar 17, 2024, 18:37:42
Ni år gamle Archie var med i Leeds' promo-video før 15/16-sesongen han gett. Fantastisk å se tilbake på. Hunter/Gray, Josh Warrington, Taylor/Byram/Cook & Kewell, og så David Batty da :)
The Square Ball som poster (Moscowhite/Daniel Chapman)
Yes that’s really Archie, aged about nine. Try not to sob at the bit when he runs in between real Uncle Eddie and Leeds-Uncle Norman. For various reasons I was by the side of the pitch while this was filmed (look close and you can see me in the background) and I’m sure I used to have a video of Alex Mowatt pushing him over after being dribbled around once too often, but can’t find it now. (I also remember all the kids nutmegging Charlie Taylor, who seemed to be having a bad day.) Even at the time, people were saying to keep Archie’s presence quiet because Barcelona were hovering. They didn’t get him then, and they couldn’t afford him now. Well, they can’t afford anyone now, but you know what I mean.
https://scontent.fosl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t43.1792-2/11141967_481615108656672_289871748_n.mp4?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=55d0d3&efg=eyJybHIiOjE1MDAsInJsYSI6MTEyNCwidmVuY29kZV90YWciOiJoZCJ9&_nc_ohc=nfoGOI-3cF4AX-lBm1w&rl=1500&vabr=389&_nc_ht=scontent.fosl3-1.fna&edm=AGo2L-IEAAAA&oh=00_AfAQtyQL8YEXGqQdpkSBJIQtNYkmXot_9-QeiA7bOKEbYw&oe=65A72CEF
https://www.thesquareball.net/leeds-united/leeds-united-4-0-blackpool-the-best-day-of-your-summer/
Den Kaiser Chiefs-sangen på videoen hadde jeg ikke hørt på før, men for en urolig nydelig sang. Coming Home kunne gjerne blitt spilt mer i Leeds-sammenheng, slik som I Predict a Riot
Skrevet av: Reaney på Januar 17, 2024, 21:10:03
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Januar 17, 2024, 21:16:43
Linken funker dessverre ikke, Asbjørn.
Denne funker. Scroll litt nedover til du finner filmen.
https://www.thesquareball.net/leeds-united/leeds-united-4-0-blackpool-the-best-day-of-your-summer/
Skrevet av: Reaney på Januar 17, 2024, 22:17:50
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Januar 20, 2024, 18:46:20
https://x.com/gerrymcdermotya/status/1748711451261300853?s=61
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Januar 20, 2024, 19:03:44
Denne attesten fra Leif Davies!
https://x.com/gerrymcdermotya/status/1748711451261300853?s=61
Ja, leste den tidligere i dag. Daniel James sier omtrent det samme, at Gray er en evighetsmaskin.
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Februar 10, 2024, 18:12:02
Skrevet av: GaryMac på Februar 10, 2024, 21:06:02
I alle spillets faser opptrer Archie som en seniorspiller. Utrolig trygg på seg selv og det han gjør. Og jammen er han like trygg bak mikrofonen på direkten også.Jeg stemmer for å endre tråd-navn til "Spiller - Archibald Gray".
Kjør debatt :-)
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Februar 10, 2024, 21:09:46
...vi må jo også finne ut om han er døpt Archie eller Archibald (slik det stod på wikien hans tidligere).I alle spillets faser opptrer Archie som en seniorspiller. Utrolig trygg på seg selv og det han gjør. Og jammen er han like trygg bak mikrofonen på direkten også.Jeg stemmer for å endre tråd-navn til "Spiller - Archibald Gray".
Kjør debatt :-)
Norske Leedsfans møter jo Eddie hele tiden - spør!
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Februar 10, 2024, 21:46:16
I alle spillets faser opptrer Archie som en seniorspiller. Utrolig trygg på seg selv og det han gjør. Og jammen er han like trygg bak mikrofonen på direkten også.Jeg stemmer for å endre tråd-navn til "Spiller - Archibald Gray".
Kjør debatt :-)
Utrolig moden for alderen, ja. Ikke uenig i forslaget, og han fyller 18 år 12. mars.
Foreslår å endre på den datoen - dersom ingen har store motforestillinger til det.
Skrevet av: Killa på Februar 14, 2024, 08:29:56
Skrevet av: Cherry på Februar 14, 2024, 09:08:17
Unge Archie Gray imponerer mer og mer, ny bunnsolid kamp i går! Han tar nesten utelukkende kloke valg, og slår de herligste pasninger... Ref den deilige chipen i bakrom til Gnonto på 3-0 målet i går. Klasse, og gutten er ikke 18 år en gang... Ser ut som han tåler utrolige mye spilletid også, han har jo hittil unngått skader/ fatigue som man lett kunne trodd han ville slite med utover i sesongen. Og ikke er det mye gule kort heller, sjøl om han tråkker godt til i tacklingene innimellom. Nei detta er en sjelden juvel, håper han blir hos oss leeenge.....
...og Bror hans`Harry skal visstnok være ENDA bedre!
Går rykter om ett Pool`bud på begge til sommeren......MEN dit får de ikke lov til å gå av familien ;)
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Februar 23, 2024, 23:29:42
Midtbane, høyreback, venstreback. Ja, det begynner å hjelpe nå. 8)
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Februar 29, 2024, 10:51:37
𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮💫
#LUFC
https://twitter.com/HCfootball01/status/1762993598100885853
Skrevet av: viking på Februar 29, 2024, 11:27:20
Får bare håpe vi får beholde han så lenge som mulig.
Skrevet av: leedslife på Februar 29, 2024, 12:16:18
Bare å nyte!Er knapt så man finner ord.
𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮💫
#LUFC
https://twitter.com/HCfootball01/status/1762993598100885853
2 år der spillere har gått rett i kjelleren uke etter uke. Der de har slitt bigtime med omgivelser og forventninger.
Så dukker det opp en 17 åring, med det etternavnet og den betydningen og gjennomfører en kamp av en slik karakter. Fullstendig upåvirket.
Man så det allerede pre-season sommeren da vi spilte Villa og disse PL lagene i Australia(?). Han var vel 16 da, men på et helt annet nivå enn egne spillere.
Sjeldent man får opp slike spillere.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Februar 29, 2024, 21:21:59
Måtte bare dele
:)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GHgIoM0XAAEN6El?format=jpg&name=900x900)
https://x.com/rutterprop7/status/1763168747336962555?s=61
Skrevet av: stian på Februar 29, 2024, 23:16:39
Bare å nyte!
𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮💫
#LUFC
https://twitter.com/HCfootball01/status/1762993598100885853
Det er ganske vilt det nivået guttungen har inne. Som 17-åring så er det jo mange som kan vise god teknikk og talent, men hvor det skorter litt på fotballforståelsen som kommer med erfaring. Archie er ikke lenger uslepen på noen områder. Det sykeste er jo at han heller ikke gjør seg bort fysisk. Han har nok allerede Premier League-nivået inne og kan bli en stor stjerne hvis han unngår skader.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Mars 05, 2024, 08:20:45
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UPDATE: Unfortunately Archie Gray's goal against Leicester City has officially been reclassified as an own goal. #LUFC
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på Mars 12, 2024, 17:00:52
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Mars 14, 2024, 19:07:02
🚨 Archie Gray mentioned by Gareth Southgate for a potential England call up if potentially needed.
He hasn't even made his debut for the U21's yet 😂
Ridiculous form.
https://x.com/tommot1919/status/1768291479645044902?s=61
"There are some players with the Under-21s who are doing exceptionally well, especially in midfield," Southgate said, upon announcing the senior squad on Thursday afternoon. "The likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Harvey Elliott - Rico [Lewis] was with us last time - Archie Gray at Leeds is doing very, very well I have to say, so there are a number of players in that group we could move in."
Skrevet av: ibster på Mars 15, 2024, 13:32:08
Skrevet av: Killa på Mars 15, 2024, 14:16:25
Så at transformarkt har verdivurdert ham til 16MP +. Det er ganske heftig for en 18 åring. For en spiller vi har her.
Det verste (beste!) er at markedsverdien hans i realiteten antagelig er minst det dobbelte... Sjeldent talent og engelsk.
Skrevet av: stian på Mars 15, 2024, 16:33:52
Vi skal være sjeleglad for at kontrakten allerede er forlenget, og at stamtavlen er slik den er.
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Mars 20, 2024, 07:21:48
🗣Archie Gray cannot wait to play with brother Harry Gray:
"He’s a good player, I don’t want to say too much. He’ll get big headed. If he keeps training hard I’m sure he’ll be doing what I’m doing. I’d love to play with him one day, it would be like Eddie and Frank again."
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJDFxXIWsAAX-TO?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
https://x.com/leeds_together/status/1770132145043886094?s=20
Skrevet av: Asbjørn på Mars 21, 2024, 13:53:31
https://x.com/5liveSport/status/1770785323590512739?s=20
Skrevet av: Sydhagen på Mars 22, 2024, 15:15:21
https://x.com/lufcmotcom/status/1771178104855167381?s=46&t=qVwcBKnegsjcHlhT_260dA
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Skrevet av: leedslife på April 14, 2024, 21:21:10
Skrevet av: Hallgeir * på April 24, 2024, 21:28:24
Og på fredag har han rekorden alene. 8)
Skrevet av: Russel_Doig på April 26, 2024, 11:48:09
Mot Middlesbrough spilte Archie Gray sin 47 kamp for sesongen. Med det tangerte han klubbrekorden John Charles satte i 1949/50, for en spiller i alderen 18 år eller yngre.
Og på fredag har han rekorden alene. 8)
Det er bare å rykke opp, om ikkje frykter eg gribbene kommer med tilbud vi ikkje kan si nei til.
Skrevet av: Smudge på April 27, 2024, 09:02:24