The Ghost of '99 wrote:
The claim the academy isn't producing decent players is almost laughable when you look at the younger players who have played this year and who have very quickly become regulars.
I disagree. Walker is a real talent, no issues there at all.
The pole is a big lad but so green and makes many mistakes. I think he will come good but it will take a while yet. Reminds me of singleton in that respect.
Smith isn't good enough. Not sure he ever will be.
Not seen enough of any others to really comment which in itself says a lot.
As for those that have been around a while now such as Handley, sutty, walters and Lilley, they are hardly setting the world on fire.
If I missed anyone please say but I don't see how the academy is producing players good enough to step in now.
What we need is investment in a handful of top level players who can push the club on now.