Quote Originally Posted by WTF11 View Post
Answer your own question, why can't we have a good Academy here? What investment has there been in the Academy whilst the deal with Cultural commits the club to large scale operating costs that have no clear objective?

Care to name any new young player signed during the close season who isn't going to Cultural with the exception of those such as Grit who are 1st team squad member's (who I don't think require Academy support)?

All those at Cultural going to hop on a plane and play for Leeds U23s, then hop on a plane and go back, I think not.

As for getting promotion, you seriously think that the u23s will play any part in that? It's those brought in who go straight into the 1st team who's job it will be to secure promotion, Culturals job to develop the young players ready for sale (fattening up, in animal husbandry terms) and a nice little earner directly into the pockets of our senior management team. You think otherwise, on what basis, we sit around for a couple of years until they "get good enough?

We will see in due course just what product Cultural churn out.
We do have a good, improved U23/Academy its not been an either or with Leonese.
Where did I say the U23s will play a part in our promotion? They will though as with any reserve/youth/feeder team the main function is to develop potential that hopefully make it to the 1st team.. that and getting injured players match fit.

U23 season kicks off tomorrow with many new signings..just read the teamsheet you'll find all the names you need there, 8 new lads signed to the academy in May. We have a new U23 coach with vast experience at Spanish giant Villarreal and more. Cultural Leonesa are an official feeder club to Leeds United, no hidden agenda, do you suggest underhand dealings are going on at Guiseley too?

I can't understand the rest of your rambling... enjoy your miserable outlook on LUFC progress