In fairness, the Spanish system with the B teams playing in the lower divisions helps in this regard, as you're still playing proper competitive senior football if you're playing for, say, Barca B.
I think everybody could see that Foden was a future star at 17. Outstanding when we won the under 17 World Cup . None of ours are anywhere near where Foden was.
I think the point you and others are missing is that this isn't under usual circumstances. You compare it to other players at other teams but are ignoring the point we have been going through quite a severe injury crisis, which was never the case for instance when Foden was coming through at City. We've been playing squad players out of position in key area's and also players the manager wants shot of, over youth internationals. All of course after we have been telling them they are the future of the club so please sign a contract.
Yeah, it's not a great look, especially considering this season is a bit of a free hit for Ange.
We've had many an emergency and not used Dorrington, so hopefully he gets his loan too.
Dorrington must be loaned. It seems Kelly from Bournemouth will join us.
Does it? Where is this coming from? Always felt like Kelly would be a summer move when his contract is up. Thought Bournemouth still wanted big bucks for him in Jan (£25-£30M) and suspected we’d wait out and try to get on a free in the summer
Don’t say that to Ange, he’s here to win. Champ Lge is possible, possibly more.
No reason why both can't be true. Ange wants to win now - so plays his best options now, while still acknowledging that the academy players have a role in the future - key word - future.
