Newbridge Wolf
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Interesting article. I’ve always wondered whether the academy is really worth it when you compare investment to output. After all, it’s been a long, long time since the days of Murray, Lescott and Keane. We haven’t really produced anyone since who’s played at the top level. Mark Davies about the best(?) and even then he was over a decade ago and only played a few years in the Prem before Bolton were relegated.
I remember reading this article about Brentford a few years ago. Their approach has done them well.
Why Brentford ditched their academy in favour of developing Premier League outcasts | Ed Aarons
Championship club’s decision to focus on a reserve side playing top opposition in friendlies is paying dividends under head of football operations Robert Rowan
www.theguardian.com
I always feel like we should have a strong youth setup, but I’m not sure I can justify that stance?