I don't think we need to rely solely on them, but they will supplement some quality additions. Once those quality additions come in, the young players will improve with them and they're already showing real quality.
The biggest problem for the kids is that albrighton and clark should have 20-30 more starts each but Mon under played them. This is biting us in the ass now we've got a big injury list because for all the natural talent they are still a bit green in terms of professionalism (perfectly explained by the foul that led to fulham's goal).
Quote from: PaulWinch on November 06, 2010, 10:12:21 PMI don't think we need to rely solely on them, but they will supplement some quality additions. Once those quality additions come in, the young players will improve with them and they're already showing real quality.I've seen more skill, guile and composure from Clark and Bannan in 120 minutes of football than I've seen from any midfield players at the club for about 10 years.
This is a pretty rubbish post tbh. Clark, Albrighton and Bannan were probably our 3 best players today and the fonz did well playing up front on his own in his first ever premier league start.The biggest problem for the kids is that albrighton and clark should have 20-30 more starts each but Mon under played them. This is biting us in the ass now we've got a big injury list because for all the natural talent they are still a bit green in terms of professionalism (perfectly explained by the foul that led to fulham's goal).Yes we need to improve the squad with established players but none of those 4 should be the ones making way. Add in Gardner, Lichaj and Delph and we've got the makings of a truly awesome young side, a year in midtable this season (which wouldn't be shocking given the timing of mon's departure) will only be acceptable if each of these kids has 15+ starts to their name by the summer, we've long lauded our youth and reserves, lets show that the system works by producing players capable of making the step up.
Quote from: paul_e on November 06, 2010, 10:50:37 PMThe biggest problem for the kids is that albrighton and clark should have 20-30 more starts each but Mon under played them. This is biting us in the ass now we've got a big injury list because for all the natural talent they are still a bit green in terms of professionalism (perfectly explained by the foul that led to fulham's goal).There are not many managers including the likes of Fergie who has 20-21 year olds with 30 odd starts. They played in cups with the occasional league appearance the same as most kids come through.