The next generation - Youngsters
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 12:22 pm
Every time a crop of youngsters comes through we live in hope of unearthing another Stevie.G or Mickael Owen or Jamie Carragher. Its been a few years since we have turned out a real diamond like those just mentioned. Warnock looks like he can be a good squad player, Potter has shown a few flashes and Mellor has some skills but i would expect to see both players at other clubs as season or two from now. I personally like the look of Zak Whitbread from the few games he has playeed this season.
I just wondered how people on here rated the young lads coming through at the moment? Are there any rough diamonds waiting to be polished? Rafa seems to be kken to give the Academy boys an opportunity. Do any of the local lads on here get out to watch the reserves or the Academy sides play on a regular basis? Would be good to hear an assessment from someone who has the kids play more often.
I just wondered how people on here rated the young lads coming through at the moment? Are there any rough diamonds waiting to be polished? Rafa seems to be kken to give the Academy boys an opportunity. Do any of the local lads on here get out to watch the reserves or the Academy sides play on a regular basis? Would be good to hear an assessment from someone who has the kids play more often.