The facts:
- Judd become one of our youngest players ever, making his debut for us in a completive game at just 16.
- Judd won the League Two Apprentice of the year when he was just 18 years old
- Judd played almost a full season in League Two and was probably our best player in that horrible season
- Judd hasn't played a game for us above the age of 20.
- Judd has been with Orient for half of his life - Orient through and through and a product of our academy
- When given consistent spells in the team he has shone. A lot of people were shouting about extending him a few years ago when he came in and was man of the match at least a couple of times at 18/19.
- He is positive and aggressive in the tackle
- He is better than any of our fullbacks going forward
Myles has shone when given playing time in some ridiculously tough times. He's obviously mentally strong for a young kid but has had his confidence knocked several times by being called out directly by managers in post game interviews, or by Directors who thinks it's good for a young players progress to tell the fanbase that he's not professional enough. Add to that managers, coaches and players all publicly calling him thick - i think the lad deserves a chance.
Sure, he has areas of improvements. He does dive in too much, his positive aggression can sometimes get him in trouble but at 21 years old, with some decent coaching i'm stating here that I believe in you Myles. I believe that you can come good and keep developing at Orient over the next few years, get good coaching, get good playing time and turn into a massive part of this clubs future. Sign below if you're with me and add anything i've missed.
I'll leave you with this quote from when he won apprentice of the year.
“He’s very professional. He turns up on a day-to-day basis and fulfils all his other responsibilities before he goes out and trains. He always gives his best in everything he does and has become a role model for the other young players to look up to.
“His transition from the youth team to the first team has been seamless which is testament to his professionalism. He’s also been able to use that professionalism in the classroom where he has made extraordinary progress.”
