We have one of the best academies in the country, we bring players through the club from kids to within grasp of the first team. The coaching is first class, with young players being some of the best in the country. The BIG problem we have, is when winning becomes the most important thing the players aren't coached well enough at first team level.
Pretty much the same coaches have been in place at the academy for a good long while, there is continuity. At first team level we've changed our manager and coaches too often. There is no continuity. Winning is too important, so important that we're not able to have the same approach at first team level. At first team level we can barely retain possession of the football for more than 10 seconds after WE have a throw in!
