Took my old man to the game, 82, he absolutely loved it. Preferred watching the 18's than the 1st team. He fell in love with Jacob Davenport as a player, reads the game so well. 2 blokes behind us spent 90 minutes critising the kids. "No intensity, can't picture these playing in the Prem etc etc... " my dad turned round and told them he been watching city since the 40's and this is the best crop of kids he's ever seen. If they can't see that and enjoy it they should start watching another sport.
The quality in that team is outstanding and you can pick another starting 11 that is almost as good. I absolutely love watching acadamy football and I cannot recommend watching these boys highly enough. If you get the chance to watch them do it, I promise you you won't regret it.