Points like this are total nonsense in the main, what makes Matheson a Premier League youngster opposed to a League 1 youngster? Because he signed for Wolves a few months ago and has been warming the bench for their U23s since? #itfc https://twitter.com/ipswichculture/status/1356318428915765254
That’s not to say Matheson won’t be a good signing, just as an example. But try looking at the player rather than where their registration is held.
If people truly believe this attitude then there is literally no point in having an academy. Try looking at the first team coaching
If people truly believe this attitude then there is literally no point in having an academy. Try looking at the first team coaching
As to why these players aren’t ‘good enough’. Look at the youngsters who have had a run of games in the side - have any of them let us down?
These are the players get pulled in and out of the team, playing unfamiliar positions, one game here and there, back training with 23s...
These are the players get pulled in and out of the team, playing unfamiliar positions, one game here and there, back training with 23s...
...look at someone like Dobra, starts 3-4 games, does fine and then nowhere to be seen. Lankester - starts season well playing right wing and then ends up playing centre mid and struggles - then gone.
Shiny new toys from PL clubs, with guarantees get given that they’ll play...
Shiny new toys from PL clubs, with guarantees get given that they’ll play...
...why not give those guarantees to our own assets? To the boys who have been here for 10 years plus? To those who love the club and also those who if they impress will earn the club good money.
It’s an arse about face approach to give an incompetent manager more chances to fail
It’s an arse about face approach to give an incompetent manager more chances to fail