Quote Originally Posted by Timmy58 View Post
Your constant criticising the existence of the Academy does not really add up. If we scrapped it we would get no income to replace the support we get for having it so chucking money at seasoned pros (mostly looking for a last pay day like in the pre Dario days) is something we could probably do once if at all. The money (Jeez I am getting a bad as you in repeating the same argument but you will keep trotting you our dated views out) we save on paying and playing Academy players goes some way to offsetting the cost of the Academy and compensates a little for not having a million pound sale every year. It is ironic that we have players making their way in the team last season and this season who may well earn us a transfer fee. Probably not a million quid tho. I think they will be few and far between for clubs like us, not through any fault of ours but the obscene ease with which Prem Clubs can shop so easily abroad.
Given the diverse opinions on this board I really don't think anyone from the board or the management team should read this board. Better to listen at forums at the club where it is open to all.
Timmy. You appear to be in a similar mindset to what I was in a week or so ago. i.e. replying to and debating with Mike. I took his advice and don’t even read his posts now, never mind responding to them.
I’m in a much better place, stress levels and alcohol consumption both well down. I’d consider it if I were you.
Charles G on the podcast re the academy is worth listening to, and it’s pretty obvious that the academy is here to stay.