A question pour vous

[Le wilde un]

Would you be happy with a 16th place finish this season, with at least 11 local lads from the youth team making their debuts and at least 3 of them becoming regular first teamers?

Or finishing in the top 10 with youth only brought in in emergencies?

At what point do we sacrifice our season for the youth?

You see articles all the time on why England are rubbish and it's because our youngsters aren't getting a chance. But when this happens, the manager gets criticised if the results don't go their way - see Paul Lambert.

So do you want to win things or do you want to see local lads performing for their team at the highest level. A team that you could truly get behind?

I'm not in judgement either way, just interested.

[overseasTOON]

I believe the children are our future.
Teach them well and let them lead the way.
But not to the detriment of a decent league finish.
Or a long and fruitful cup run.
In either cup competitions.

[Le wilde un]

I believe the children are our future.
Teach them well and let them lead the way.
But not to the detriment of a decent league finish.
Or a long and fruitful cup run.
In either cup competitions.

Is that Bukowski?

[Ramone]

If English youngsters were good enough they'd get a chance, the fact of the matter is that England aren't that good at football. I'm not willing to sacrifice our season just to satisfy the soulless, incompetent twerps at the FA.

[overseasTOON]

I believe the children are our future.
Teach them well and let them lead the way.
But not to the detriment of a decent league finish.
Or a long and fruitful cup run.
In either cup competitions.

Is that Bukowski?

It started with Whitney Houston

[Double Agent Bruce a.k.a DAB]

I believe the children are our future.
Teach them well and let them lead the way.
But not to the detriment of a decent league finish.
Or a long and fruitful cup run.
In either cup competitions.

You got me with this. And you'll have my vote if you participate in "Miss Universe" contest.

[Colback's Orange Tufts]

I care less about the England team. I want the best players. If youngsters are good we save money I guess

[PTAO?]

I care less about the England team. I want the best players. If youngsters are good we save money I guess

No I care less!!

[ALF]

If English youngsters were good enough they'd get a chance, the fact of the matter is that England aren't that good at football. I'm not willing to sacrifice our season just to satisfy the soulless, incompetent twerps at the FA.

It's true to an extent. But still most clubs are scared to throw in a youngster and stick with experienced players who play like complete s**** on a regular basis.

[Ramone]

I care less about the England team. I want the best players. If youngsters are good we save money I guess

No I care less!!

Well I care the least

[Colly]

Poll!

[Over The Line]

Poll!

Yes?

[Southern fairy]

[Alfie]

I can't think of any side in the Prem ever that has used 11 players from their youth system in a season. 3, 4 or 5 is rare in any season, unless you count Man U's class of 92.

[Holystone...]

[TJR]

I think we should play our best team possible (obviously with a bit of rotation to keep the squad fresh) and finish as high up the table as possible. I hope some young players can break into that team but if they aren't good enough to then I don't want us to go sacrificing our Premier League status in order to field the youth team every week.

[ALF]

I think we should play our best team possible (obviously with a bit of rotation to keep the squad fresh) and finish as high up the table as possible. I hope some young players can break into that team but if they aren't good enough to then I don't want us to go sacrificing our Premier League status in order to field the youth team every week.

How bad was Willo last season? Youngsters could have been used. Armstrong had some great form and was knocking on the door but still couldn't get anything but a cameo here and there. The problem is even if they are good enough they don't get that shot.

[Colly]

How many centre halfs come through in their teens? If it's Williamson or Satka I'm picking Williamson every time, sad as that may be. I've explained my thoughts on Armstrong too often to repeat but I still think his development has been helped by not playing under Carver's 'management'.

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How many centre halfs come through in their teens? If it's Williamson or Satka I'm picking Williamson every time, sad as that may be. I've explained my thoughts on Armstrong too often to repeat but I still think his development has been helped by not playing under Carver's 'management'.