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Originally Posted by Redrobinman
FFS, another red herring to randomly try to rationalise your thought? process.
Since when have Southampton been in the 5th tier? They have profited from their youth policy because they are a league Club. Their rules don’t apply to us.
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No, you're just ignorant.
How about Wimbledon then?
Southampton played a 16 year old Gareth Bale in the first team and sold him,, Theo Walcott and countless others like Luke Shaw -all 16 playing in the first team- long before the top clubs knew of their talent. Oh and because you're clearly unaware, any player under 15 can only sign a year long contract at any league academy, after that they're free to leave should they wish, so not much more protection is it?
Make a pathway and make it enjoyable and they'll stay.
Keep making excuses though.