12-06-2022, 09:35 PM
(12-06-2022, 04:57 PM)Gerry Hatrick Wrote:(12-06-2022, 02:26 PM)bluetagagain Wrote: This why we need a development U23 side , to bring on our own youth as well as progressing younger lower league players we buy.
Next season we play Exeter who are reaping the harvest of a long-term vision and long-term investment in that bridge between youth and senior professional levels. From what I saw of their squad in the Papa Johns last season, they look to have some very exciting players coming through.
I wonder what "grade" their academy is rated.
but agree the missing bit is the link between youth and 1st team. That seems where our big investment is needed.
Does seem that these days clubs are expected to spend a fortune on extra facilities that were not needed previously to run a reserve team.
Kenny referred to needing an EXTRA training pitch an extra staffing, coaches medical teams. Did Harry have all of that in place in the prem?