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When's the game?

LMAO no-one. They keep relying on past days of Giggs, Scholes, Neville & all those idiots.

Nice one Tomo! Shame about missing out on Zola I'll definitely go next year after watching this one on TV! Sounds like a good day overall

I think some are missing the point by this thread. It's not about these individuals, it's about how our academy is being seen by any prospective youngster looking for a club. We offer no incentive at all right now. Our last youth product was John Terry, 11 years ago! Yes we've got one coming in, Josh McEachran, but 2 players in 11 years? Really? We need to offer more hope for other youth players. I'm willing to bet, for every signing we make, the youth players lose more confidence. We need to start giving them more bench places and more opportunities to come on and shows their stuff. Even if it's for 10minutes, it still gives them hope.

Nah I know what you mean, don't worry. That last part was my own evaluation.

True. But also because he's a world-class player. What I mean is, if it comes down to 2 players. If one is better than the other, but the other's commercial value is more, I'd hate to think the club would buy that player instead.

I guess it makes sense, but I'd hate to think we choose players based on this kind of stuff.

I don't think that's a factor in buying players & if it is, this club is hopeless.

Very true. But we need to see more progress though. Most definitely.

Happy for him. He's worked hard for a permanent club. Arnesen's the only person who realises the potential of these players.

Blatter escapes punishment, Bin Hammam withdraws. Normality carries on in the FIFA dictatorship

Yeah yeah, I didn't phrase that first post well. I think dave30 is a bit misguided when he's said "African" era.

What a strike!! We've scored some great goals today! Nevin scored the best, versus Fulham though

I know, I know. But you know what I mean?

great goal!

I think it is you know! We've certainly been linked with different kinds of players than we'd usually buy. We've stopped going for power in favour of skill and pace. Like Torres, Neymar et al.

Is LeBoeuf in this squad today?

Docherty

I suppose, though would you pay £25million+ for Lukaku based on that?

I disagree, that period he had more flashes of brilliance than not. But still I found him very inconsistent. Agree with the last part though.

Zola & Jimmy linking up. Never thought I'd see it again. I really never though it. I really hope Zola comes back as a coach

God 25 Zola

Exactly. That's the cold hearted truth of it. I do think Roman does want youth to come into the squad though, Arnesen often discussed his objectives with the media, that Abramovich had set. However I think he's conflicted with success and world class players. He's being ill-advised by our illustrious board though, that's for sure.

Do you not think we could make him into one though? He's shown all the qualities of a winger, he's got pace, he can dribble with pace and cut inside. Not sure about his ability to cross, but 2/3 ain't bad. He's young and I think he'd be open to adapting his play if it guaranteed him first team action. As for him not being ready to start, he's certainly proved this season, he's more ready than Torres is

Fair enough. I hope we do see him in the Premier League next season, I hope he proves you wrong too