Former Melville United gk Jamie Searle has signed a pro contract with Villas u23, they compete in Premier league 2.
Jamie Searle (Forest Green Rovers | England)
We're spoiled for GKs at the moment aren't we!
We used to be all centre backs and now we are all goal keepers. Well done to this guy
Good luck to him, that picture makes it look like he could be a centre back to be honest - must be about 6'4/6'5?
Does this mean there are more Kiwis in the EPL than Aussies now? Searle, Reid and Wood vs. Ryan and Mooy? Could count Aiden O'Neill who's out on loan from Burnley
Fulham just let Tyrese Francois go and Callum Elder's gone to Hull. I'm not aware of any other Aussies floating around
Does this mean there are more Kiwis in the EPL than Aussies now? Searle, Reid and Wood vs. Ryan and Mooy? Could count Aiden O'Neill who's out on loan from Burnley
Searle's has signed with Villa U23s.
There's probably a number of Aussies on youth contracts with various EPL teams.
Think Spurs have an Aussie U23s keeper.
The majority of under 23 players at EPL clubs are on pro terms
Jamie comes from Whakatane, I was stopped by people twice this weekend to talk about how cool it is for a local kid to be signed by a pro club.
On the bench last week, as Villa U23s played Swansea City U23s.
Keeper ahead of him looks like a 17 yr old from Finland - at least for that Swansea game.
Villa U23s play in Premier League 2 Division 2, with Man United U23s in their league.
Played the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Salford City in the EFL Trophy.
Conceded a penalty and a tap-in and apparently did really well according to Aston Villa's twitter
Played in a couple of EFL Trophy games lately for Villa U23s against League One Tranmere Rovers, and League Two Salford City.
Both losses.
Good experience for an 18 yr old, up against hardened pros.
In goal for Villa U23s last week as they beat Middlesbrough U23s 5-3.
Prior to that was on the bench as Villa U23s lost 4-0 at West Ham U23s, for whom Winston Reid got through 72 mins.
From this week's Flying Kiwis. Unfortunately released by Villa.
"That right there is Aston Villa’s released list and unfortunately for Jamie Searle his name’s popped up on it. Searle had signed with Villa back in August 2019 and played the season with their U23s but yeah obviously not a lot of that going on at the mo’ and unfortunately there are going to be a lot of dudes in situations like his who get released around world football in the wake of the pandemic. Just the way it goes... here’s hoping Searle lands on his feet."
From this week's Flying Kiwis. Unfortunately released by Villa.
"That right there is Aston Villa’s released list and unfortunately for Jamie Searle his name’s popped up on it. Searle had signed with Villa back in August 2019 and played the season with their U23s but yeah obviously not a lot of that going on at the mo’ and unfortunately there are going to be a lot of dudes in situations like his who get released around world football in the wake of the pandemic. Just the way it goes... here’s hoping Searle lands on his feet."
Believe he has a bit of interest elsewhere in the UK.
in his interview with Sam wilko he seemed to be expecting it.and was already looking else where
signed for Swansea?
signed for Swansea?
Seems so.
https://www.facebook.com/87328379939/posts/1015894...
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/josh-gould-joins-...
Meanwhile, the Swans have completed the signing of keeper Jamie Searle, subject to international clearance.
New Zealander Searle joins the Swans having spent the 2019-20 season with Aston Villa, featuring for their under-23 side.
He officially signed with Swansea about 10 days go.
https://twitter.com/jamiesearle80/status/130881625...
Presume he's likely at best 3rd choice at the Swans, and will spend season in their U23s or similar.
https://us.soccerway.com/teams/wales/swansea-city-...
Still is of course very young for a keeper. Picked up a new club fairly quickly after being cut by Villa, and already seems to getting good reviews as someone with lots of potential.
Mods please update his club. Cheers ears
More from Flying Kiwis.
SwanseaCity.com: “However, [U23s boss Jon] Grey did praise the performance of Jamie Searle after the goalkeeper produced a number of impressive saves to keep his side in the game. The New Zealander has been a regular between the sticks for the young Swans this term after arriving from Aston Villa in the summer. Having registered a clean sheet in last week’s draw with Millwall, he turned in another creditable display against Cardiff; notably demonstrating tremendous reflexes to deny Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies in quick succession. And Grey believes Searle is reaping the rewards of hard graft behind the scenes with goalkeeping coach Martin Davies at Landore.
‘He’s come out of the game today with credit. He hasn’t been in the professional game for very long, but Martin works tirelessly with him every day on the training ground. It’s starting to show in his last couple of performances. He kept a clean sheet last week and kept us in the game today with a couple of good saves.’”
Big praise there.
Up Next: Away to Coventry U23 on Tuesday at 2am (NZT)
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/report-swansea-city-u23s-2-wigan-athletic-u23s-0
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/report-watford-u23s-2-swansea-city-u23s-0
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In addition, six academy players - Geoff Bony, Josh Carey, Joel Cotterill, Ben Lloyd, Jada Mawongo and Evan Watts - have been offered two-year scholarships with the club.
Swansea fell well short in the Championship play-off final last week. Winston Reid with the cameo as Brentford got it done. That’s a bummer for the Swans’ first team but the club goes much deeper than that so we’re not talking about those jokers here... nope, we’re with the U23 team where kiwi keeper Jamie Searle has been showing his chops off. Enough so that he’s been offered the chance to return next time, sweet as.
https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1404825814588444674
"Confirmation of a move that got a mention a couple weeks ago. Jamie Searle extending at Swansea after impressing in the U23s to keep him around for another season with an option of one after that. Searle popped up with the Swans after a year in the Aston Villa system, and at 20 years old he’s already miles ahead of the curve."
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/report-exeter-city-u23s-1-swansea-city-u23s-1
For some reason Swans U23s are only now starting their campaign in the Professional Development League (South). All the other U23 teams have already played 2-4 games.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2021/09/13/england/central-league/hull-city-u23/swansea-city-u23/3596718/
He certainly hasn't been in goal for all their games, but was for this one.
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/report-swansea-city-u23s-2-bristol-city-u23s-2
It looks like Searle played 5 matches, was on the bench for 8, and missed 15, including all of the last 7 matches. His last appearance was on the 8th February for a 1-1 draw vs Charlton U23s.
He may have been in & around the first team squad as 3rd keeper, who knows.
But just based on level playing at this season, he would have to be behind Woud & Tzanev as 3rd/4th choice keeper.
Even Max Crocombe (with a club pushing for promotion to League Two) has a claim to be ahead of Searle & Matt Gould (down in the English 7th tier) with the AW keeper rankings. Gould's dad may disagree though.
Sail, Marinovic, Woud, Tzanev, Crocombe and Paulsen all ahead of him for sure - Searle's in that next tier imo
I'll be first to say it - possible backup to Paulsen if Sail says au revoir?
But I imagine he'll try & stay in Europe. Maybe Welsh Prem League like Zac Jones.
WalesOnline: “Swansea City have published their retained list for the 2022-23 season, with six players from the first team and under-23s squad leaving the club when their contracts expire. Ben Hamer, Korey Smith and Yan Dhanda are the headline acts to exit the Swansea.com Stadium, although their departures have been well documented. Also heading out of the door are Jamie Searle, Nico Defreitas-Hansen and Josh Gould, while 12 academy players will also leave this summer.”
2 year deal, and sounds like 21 yr old Searle has been signed to the senior team. Barnsley were last in the Championship, so down to League One this season. Appointed a new manager yesterday.
25 yr old Brad Collins their first choice keeper last season
https://us.soccerway.com/teams/england/barnsley-fc/716/
New gaffer ✅
— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) June 16, 2022
First new signing ✅
Welcome to Oakwell, @jamiesearle80!
📋 We 'think' the second half lineup looks like this.
— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) June 25, 2022
And we're off for the next 4⃣5⃣!
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He’s only just signed for the club but already Jamie Searle has been thrust into preseason action. Walking out for the second half of a friendly against Worksop Town. Not the most illustrious of opponents to be fair bit it was the first match in charge for new manager Michael Duff and Searle was the second keeper used. Good signs for a bloke who to date has just one senior professional appearance and it was his All Whites debut. The game ended 3-1, Searle conceding from a penalty spot midway through his half of action.
Barnsley are 16th in League One, and Searle hasn't been in a squad yet.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/30/england/football-league-trophy/barnsley-fc/lincoln-city-fc/3830078/
No Searle
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/09/03/england/league-one/sheffield-wednesday-fc/barnsley-fc/3809717/
Edit - Barnsley win 2-0
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/09/13/england/league-one/barnsley-fc/port-vale-fc/3809730/