Khayon Edwards: A Complete Number 9

Arsenal’s academy stars were on full display this week! The U21s drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in a thrilling match that saw Charles Sagoe Jr. dominate and Ife Ibrahim completely change the game off the bench. Marli Salmon also impressed with a strong start at right-back.Meanwhile, the U18s secured a 3-2 victory powered by more goals from Ceadach O’Neill and a world-class free kick from Maalik Hashi that you have to see to believe.To top it all off, Max Dowman made his senior debut for Arsenal — and he was absolutely spectacular.Watch the full breakdown of the standout performances and what they mean for the future of Hale End!0:00 - Intro0:34 - Arsenal u21 Recap9:14 - Arsenal u18 Recap17:42 - Max DowmanFollow Hale End Productions:Twitter - https://twitter.com/willbalsamTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods#Arsenal #HaleEnd #ArsenalAcademy #SagoeJr #IfeIbrahim #maxdowman

In this first episode of the season, I take a closer look inside Arsenal’s Academy, breaking down how the U21 and U18 squads are shaping up for 2025/26. I recap the opening matches for both sides, highlight standout performances, and dig into how Max Dowman is expected to fit in with the U21s this year. There’s also a big focus on the loan market, with decisions looming for players like Ismeal Kabia, Josh Nichols, Maldini Kacurri, and Charles Sagoe Jr. before the transfer window closes. Finally, I explore which U18 stars could be ready to make the leap up to the U21 level this season. If you’re following Arsenal’s next generation of talent, this is your full Academy preview.0:00 - Intro0:56 - U21 Season Preview11:36 - Arsenal u21 vs. Fulham u21 Highlights19:09 - U18 Season Preview26:48 - Arsenal u18 vs Norwich u18 HighlightsFollow Will Balsam/Hale End Productions Social Channels:Twitter/X - https://x.com/willbalsamTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods#Arsenal #HaleEnd #ArsenalAcademy

I am joined by @GeorgeV_AFC (Twitter) to discuss the recent outgoings from Arsenal's Academy, including the loss of Chido Obi, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Reuell Walters and more. We breakdown the biggest flaws in Hale End's approach right now and how the club can get back on the right path. George and I also discuss whether it was Arsenal's fault Chido Obi left. 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - The Departure of Chido Obi 12:30 - Managing Loans and Contracts at Hale End 30:18 - Hale Enders on USA Preseason Tour 38:56 - Coming Up with a Loan Development Plan 53:33 - Previous Success Selling Academy Talent

Arsenal's Academy last won the PL2 in 2017/18. In this video, I breakdown each player's career path and where they are now. Look out for key players like Joe Willock, Krystian Bielik, Chupa Akpom, Donyell Malen, and more! 0:00 - Intro 2:46 - Joe Willock 4:41 - Reiss Nelson 7:50 - Emile Smith Rowe 10:41 - Eddie Nketiah 13:42 - Jeff reine adelaide 16:01 - Xavier Amaechi 17:47 - Ainsley Maitland-Niles 21:20 - Donyell Malen 22:46 - Folarin Balogun 24:27 - Chupa Akpom 25:49 - Jordi Osei-Tutu 26:56 - Josh Dasilva 27:44 - Ben Sheaf 28:41 - Kyrstian Bielik 29:48 - Tyreece John-Jules 30:32 - Zech Medley 31:14 - Julio Pleguezuelo 32:02 - Charlie Gilmour 33:16 - Marcus McGuane 34:35 - Tolaji Bola 35:10 - Yassin Fortune, Vlad Dragomir, Dejan Iliev, Matt Macey

A breakdown of all 16 loanees from Hale End during the 23/24 season. Arsenal’s Academy stars had some ups and downs, but the likes of Mika Biereth, Arthur Okonkwo, and more showed their potential and talent this year on loan. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:08 - Mika Biereth 00:08:01 - Brooke Norton-Cuffy 00:16:03 - Charlie Patino 00:22:58 - Arthur Okonkwo 00:26:24 - Tyreece John-Jules 00:30:55 - Salah Eddine Oulad M’Hand 00:34:37 - Omar Rikki 00:39:01 - Alex Kirk 00:42:11 - Kido Taylor-Hart 00:45:09 - Khayon Edwards 00:48:42 - Nathan Butler-Oyedeji 00:50:04 - Catalin Cirjan 00:52:34 - Charles Sagoe Jr. 00:54:41 - Zane Monlouis 00:55:58 - Billy Vigar 00:56:45 - Mauro Bandeira 00:59:29 - Outro

Arsenal U16 Coach Dan Buck joins the show to talk about his 27 years of coaching in youth football, 16 of those at Arsenal. Buck spent time at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger's staff in the early 2000s and has been at Arsenal since 2016 more recently. Buck talks about seeing Jack Wilshere play at Luton Town when he was a coach at Barnet and being part of the team that brought Super Jack to Hale End. Dan shares insights on Harry Kane's development at Arsenal, including trying him out as a goalkeeper and the many things Kane's success has taught him as a coach. Buck also shares more recent stories of Omari Hutchinson, Charlie Patino, Ethan Nwaneri, Reuell Walters and Max Dowman. follow Hale End Productions: Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleEndProds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4MFmaxFgYuT5A9MVgP25hG?si=74ce7e53172b4571 Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/35mwtfs 0:00 - Wilshere Story 1:22 - Intro 2:45 - Choosing a Career in Youth Football 5:05 - Working with Jack Wilshere and Harry Kane 6:51 - Development of Jack Wilshere 7:25 - Development of Harry Kane 10:03 - Innate Talent vs. Hard Work 11:29 - Reuell Walters' Path 13:13 - Changes in Youth Football 22:49 - Culture at Hale End 33:17 - Similarities and Differences between Wenger and Arteta 39:22 - Key Principles of Successful Players 45:49 - Favorite Moment at Arsenal

follow Hale End Productions: Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleEndProds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4MFmaxFgYuT5A9MVgP25hG?si=ad6fd959dc924e8e Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/35mwtfs 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Khayon Edwards 10:14 - Zane Monlouis 13:52 - Lino Sousa and Bradley Ibrahim 17:20 - Miguel Azeez 19:36 - Charles Sagoe Jr. 20:29 - Omar Rekik 22:50 - Outro Khayon Edwards is off to Leyton Orient for the rest of the season to show why he's one of the most complete number 9s Hale End has ever produced!

follow Hale End Productions: Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleEndProds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4MFmaxFgYuT5A9MVgP25hG?si=74ce7e53172b4571 Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/35mwtfs 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Mauro Bandeira Profile 7:55 - Charlie Patino 11:11 - Brooke Norton-Cuffy 11:21 - Arthur Okonkwo 11:41 - Tyreece John-Jules 12:27 - Mika Biereth 12:35 - Omar Rekik, Alex Kirk, Kido Taylor-Hart, Salah Eddine Oulad M'Hand, Henry Jeffcott, Mauro Bandeira, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Catalin Cirjan, Billy Vigar Mauro Bandeira is the vertical midfielder Arsenal have been crying out for in recent struggles. He brings the direct passing that Arsenal are lacking without Thomas Partey and some of the duel winning prowess of an Amadou Onana. Bandeira isn't ready to step in to Arsenal's 1st team immediately, but he wasn't far from the senior team late last season.

follow Hale End Productions: Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleEndProds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4MFmaxFgYuT5A9MVgP25hG?si=74ce7e53172b4571 Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/35mwtfs Yanks Abroad - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfjftp6ljJjiGX4_KsrqeA 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Charlie Patino 12:17 - Brooke Norton-Cuffy 15:47 - Arthur Okonkwo 18:05 - Tyreece John-Jules 20:37 - Mika Biereth 12:55 - Omar Rekik, Alex Kirk, Kido Taylor-Hart, Salah Eddine Oulad M'Hand, Catalin Cirjan, Henry Jeffcott, Mauro Bandeira, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Billy Vigar There are a lot of rumors circulating about what's next for Charlie Patino. Will he make it at Arsenal? Will he finish the season at Swansea City? Will he move to Juventus in January? The answer is no! He has been and will continue to be next in line for Granit Xhaka's role at Arsenal.

follow Hale End Productions: Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleEndProds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4MFmaxFgYuT5A9MVgP25hG?si=74ce7e53172b4571 Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/35mwtfs 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Hale Enders who could go on loan in January 11:19 - Charlie Patino 12:30 - Brooke Norton-Cuffy 14:16 - Arthur Okonkwo 14:28 - Mika Biereth 17:28 - Tyreece John-Jules 18:15 - Catalin Cirjan 19:29 - Omar Rekik, Alex Kirk, Kido Taylor-Hart, Salah Eddine Oulad M'Hand, Henry Jeffcott, Mauro Bandeira, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Billy Vigar There are at least 11 Arsenal Academy players who could benefit from a loan spell this January. The likes of Lino Sousa, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Reuell Walters, Ovie Ejeheri and others need senior experience. There departure would also give the likes of Chido Obi, Michal Rosiak, and others the chance to shine for the U21s.