Quote: Jake the Peg "We suffer massively because we haven't brought through enough quality players in the last 10 years. To be a top side then IMO you need a core of 6 or 7 players who are good quality (with 1 or 2 stars) who have come through the ranks and by definition will cost you a bit less than if you had to attract them from elsewhere. That then gives you more to spend on better quality players to complement the home grown ones.
saints, leeds and wigan have done it successfully in recent years and now hudds and wire are following suit.
The lack of progress from academy to 1st team is probably the biggest failing at the club since mcrae left'"
I kind of agree with you Jake. Although we also have failed to make the most of the players that have come to the club. With greater foresight we'd be in a hugely better position. Hey though that's the past, all we can hope is that the clubs current decision makers won't be here for much longer ( probably wishful thinking).
