#47 | Phil Foden - 2019/20 Performances

[itisrising]

Not one thing you've said here is true.

Go on, which club has a worst track record at giving youngsters minutes in the league?

 

[jimharri]

Go on, which club has a worst track record at giving youngsters minutes in the league?

You already told us.

 

[kaz7]

If he came through their academy, yes he would. We have the worst track record in the league, it's a non debate that he's at a place where he gets the least minutes.

Because of the team we are.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

No he wouldnt

Oh yes he would , he's behind you

 

[moomba]

Go on, which club has a worst track record at giving youngsters minutes in the league?

How's Watford going?

 

[itisrising]

How's Watford going?

It's all relative to the targets the club sets and the talent we produce. A key target of ours, from day 1, was to integrate youngsters into the first team picture; Khaldoon has stated that numerous times and the talent and investment in our academy speaks to that. However, our ability to bridge that gap has failed thus far, we lost one of the best youngsters in the world because of our track record.

Foden has to play games and I genuinely don't see a valid reason not to. Are we so much better off playing Gundogan as a number 8 than playing Foden who's more dynamic and adept at playing the number 8 role. I've said this before, the benefits of starting Foden are greater than what happens solely on the pitch; it avoids another Sancho situation by demonstrating a clear path to the first team for our academy graduates.

 

[itisrising]

Because of the team we are.

What does that mean? Liverpool, Barca, Madrid, Bayern, PSG etc have all proven it to be a sustainable model, why are we different?

 

[Bpughh]

foden sancho thb all first team regulars next year

 

[Bazzmand Show]

There is absolutely no benefit to starting Gundogon over Foden at this point and in fact it puts us at risk of losing Phil. I've said it before, Pep will not be out manager in 2-3 seasons time, but we need to ensure Phil is still at the club and we do not lose him.

 

[mosssideblue]

If he came through their academy, yes he would. We have the worst track record in the league, it's a non debate that he's at a place where he gets the least minutes.

And its a non debate he is amongst the leagues best squad and therefore will naturally find it hard to get games