A form of false economy though. Every single sport in existence has a huge mental element, mentality is often the difference between winning and losing rather than skill. A less experienced player trying to prove himself will often do better than a 'better' player who has less motivation.with the money coming into the league next season i think it will be very difficult for any team - including newly promoted teams - to get to take on academy players to further develop.
everyone in the league will be able to afford at least a 10m-15m finished article i reckon.
A form of false economy though. Every single sport in existence has a huge mental element, mentality is often the difference between winning and losing rather than skill. A less experienced player trying to prove himself will often do better than a 'better' player who has less motivation.
You only have to look at this season as a perfect example.
Aye, all the most dominant teams currently (and probably in the past) have all had homegrown players in the team, i'd actually suggest not only is it possible to succeed with them, it's almost essential for long term success. They bring something extra, that you can't buy.It's bollocks that teams can't use kids & it's been proven wrong over & over again year in year out yet people keep repeating it.
It will be proven wrong again next season. Be nice if it was us for a change.
I hope we have a good look at Jack.
Whats your gut feeling pal? mine is he wont get a look in here,and that wont be based purely on his ability.Another player well on his way to an excellent career in football. Lovely. Fingers crossed he gets his chance to impress preseason. The guy's got an incredible attitude to his development.
Whats your gut feeling pal? mine is he wont get a look in here,and that wont be based purely on his ability.
I know what you mean - he's not glamorous and that won't help. BUT, he will get to be with Pep in preseason while all the seniors are away resting and if anyone is going to have the strength of character to stand out and impress Pep during July then it could be him.
I agree and all we,and he,can hope for is that he's afforded a reasonable crack of the whip in pre-season,anything different would not only be be grossly unfair but would also go against the very principles we are supposedly integrating.I think JB was a better player than Manu Garcia at the same age, by some distance. He seemed to know whrre everyone was, without looking. Then he kind of stood still a little bit but now looks as if he's moving forward again.
Garcia seems to have been fast tracked into the first team setup & maybe he's expected to suddenly jump past the others in development. But imo Jack deserves the chance first & by a long way. He also seems to have the confidence & desire to go with it.
I agree and all we,and he,can hope for is that he's afforded a reasonable crack of the whip in pre-season,anything different would not only be be grossly unfair but would also go against the very principles we are supposedly integrating.
That seems incredibly harsh Ken given the comments I have read from others and the highlights I have seen myself.What does he do well and what does he do poorly in your opinion?Now he has played his last match for Cambuur. What would people give give him as a rating?
6/10 for me. He is good and i would like to see what Pep does with him. He stood out in a poor team and has had some plaudits.
Now the nitty gritty will start for him and the transfers this summer will give a big indicator on his status within the club.
Anyhow well done Jack, a good run out at Cambuur and good luck back at City.
That seems incredibly harsh Ken given the comments I have read from others and the highlights I have seen myself.What does he do well and what does he do poorly in your opinion?
If you have watched him for the majority of his time then I can only bow to your insight and knowledge.
Now he has played his last match for Cambuur. What would people give give him as a rating?
6/10 for me. He is good and i would like to see what Pep does with him. He stood out in a poor team and has had some plaudits.
Now the nitty gritty will start for him and the transfers this summer will give a big indicator on his status within the club.
Anyhow well done Jack, a good run out at Cambuur and good luck back at City.