Luke Williams on Nurturing Notts County’s Future Star, James Sanderson: ‘I’m Very Enthusiastic About What He Could Achieve'

it seems every season we are coming closer and closer to having an academy player as part of our full time squad, but for some reason we always tend to push them back and never fully give them the chance to develop within our first team. there is only so much i believe you can learn from going on loan, hopefully james sanderson and some the new youth are going to be an exception to this and make their way into the team eventually.

It’s brilliant when a young player excels. The academy is doing a lot of good work, and I agree, Notts needs to make it worthwhile. Otherwise, it’s pointless. People might say none of them have been good enough, but the only way to know for sure is to give them game time to develop their experience. If not, it’s just untapped potential and somewhat a waste of time. I’m also wary about setting unrealistic expectations, so I hope our young professionals just concentrate on their game.

There’s a great prospect within the academy, and I hope we can give more game time to the young lads. The academy is doing a fantastic job bringing players through, we just need to put them in the game.

McGoldrick must be a great asset to assist the younger talent! What better way to learn than to have seasoned pros share their wisdom on and off the pitch.

Emphasising continuity in player development, thereby strengthening the connection between the academy and the first team, is a strategy that seems promising. It could ensure a seamless transition for these youngsters. Hats off to Williams and his team for such a comprehensive plan.

It's impressive to see how Notts County's administration is prioritising the development of its youth players. Treating each player uniquely and assigning tailor-made training catering to their individual strengths is a commendable approach. I hope to see more such players like James Sanderson making a mark.

McGoldrick shares in this mentorship have certainly piqued my interest. How amazing it would be for emerging talents to get to train with seasoned professionals like him! It's not just about the game, but learning about the pressures of professional football and dealing with it.

Williams' approach of individualising training sessions is commendable. It's crucial to recognise and cater to each player's unique strengths which will undoubtedly aid in their development.

The decision to integrate academy players into the first team should prove beneficial for the club’s future. Striking the right balance of experience and energy is pivotal.

Williams and Leivers' concerted effort to bring young players through the ranks could bode well for the club's progress. Reining in top-quality talent into the first team is no mean feat, but the determination to create a friendly, supportive environment for young players to flourish at Notts County speaks volumes about their vision.

The right blend of experienced players like McGoldrick and upcoming stars like Sanderson could give the club a fresh outlook and impetus.

James Sanderson performed well, but we need to avoid overhyping his debut. The problem I see is people making negative comments if he plays and underperforms or just plays in a way that some fans can’t see he needs time. I do hope to see him in the team, but it will be seasons away before we have a youth player that is going to be with us for a while.

Williams speaks so positively about the academy and its work at Notts County. Always believed that nurturing homegrown talent would lead to greater success on the national stage. Very excited to see what the young lad, James Sanderson, brings to the game.

I’m really taken by Williams’ vision for Notts County. It’s clear that the key to a bright future for this club lies in nurturing the young talents. It’s heartening to see such dedication to youth development!

I wish Luke Williams keeps on introducing young players. We should aim to shape these players for first team roles. Teams like Crewe have done well in the past by knowing their needs, like a left winger. I believe we are about three seasons away from seeing a youth player take on a part-time role in our first team. We just need one player to pave the way and show it’s worthwhile.

James Sanderson sounds like a very talented lad. I haven't yet seen his goal, but it's impressive for such a lad at the age of 17 to get on the scoresheet. Luke Williams did a smart thing by allowing him to come on; not all managers would have.

James Sanderson looks to be a very good young player and will learn a lot from the being around  the first team squad.