and youth development must also be a question of knowing when to cash out - he could go on to be a big star, but equally he might plateau. If someone is willing to pay a premium for that potential it's possibly better to take the money and re-invest in an already proven player.
Plus there's also the factor that if we can demonstrate a pipeline for our Academy prospects that they have a real chance of a either first team here or big money moves to the Premiership, that can't harm our chances of attracting bright youngsters.
Posted By: CWC, Jun 23, 09:48:15
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