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Whatever any of us think about Manchester United and the hype they get I've just read an article which, frankly, left me totally gobsmacked. It seems that since 1937 they have played 4,208 games (Yes, OK, some people have too much time on their hands) and in EVERY one of those matches there has been at least one player who has come through their youth system in their matchday squad. That is bloody amazing imo and one thing the club can pat themselves on the back about.

That’s a pretty good stat. We should have similar as the academy of football ffs

JayK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:56 pm That’s a pretty good stat. We should have similar as the academy of football ffs

We used to have a decent number coming through back in the not too dim and distant. The 85/86 squad (our best ever imo) had Alvin Martin, George Parris, Alan Dickens and Tony Cottee plus Alan Devonshire who we picked up from non league. They were all pretty much regulars. And Geoff Pike made a few appearances too as I recall. That's more than half the team which isn't too shabby.

Whiskyman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:26 am

JayK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:56 pm That’s a pretty good stat. We should have similar as the academy of football ffs

We used to have a decent number coming through back in the not too dim and distant. The 85/86 squad (our best ever imo) had Alvin Martin, George Parris, Alan Dickens and Tony Cottee plus Alan Devonshire who we picked up from non league. They were all pretty much regulars. And Geoff Pike made a few appearances too as I recall. That's more than half the team which isn't too shabby.

Yeah we used to be good at it back in the day, also good with Tony Carr in charge of the kids. Since he was let go we’ve been a pretty crap academy bar the odd one or two.

JayK wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:53 am

Whiskyman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:26 am

We used to have a decent number coming through back in the not too dim and distant. The 85/86 squad (our best ever imo) had Alvin Martin, George Parris, Alan Dickens and Tony Cottee plus Alan Devonshire who we picked up from non league. They were all pretty much regulars. And Geoff Pike made a few appearances too as I recall. That's more than half the team which isn't too shabby.

Yeah we used to be good at it back in the day, also good with Tony Carr in charge of the kids. Since he was let go we’ve been a pretty crap academy bar the odd one or two.

This current batch is the best for many years. We've just got to hope they;re handled properly and eventually make it through into the first team.

Whiskyman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:19 am

JayK wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:53 am

Yeah we used to be good at it back in the day, also good with Tony Carr in charge of the kids. Since he was let go we’ve been a pretty crap academy bar the odd one or two.

This current batch is the best for many years. We've just got to hope they;re handled properly and eventually make it through into the first team.

I think they will make it to the 1st team……for a different team. Not here under Moyes. He’s too chicken shit to chance them

JayK wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:11 am

Whiskyman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:19 am

This current batch is the best for many years. We've just got to hope they;re handled properly and eventually make it through into the first team.

I think they will make it to the 1st team……for a different team. Not here under Moyes. He’s too chicken shit to chance them

Just one of his many faults Jay.

terrya1965 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:58 am

JayK wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:11 am

I think they will make it to the 1st team……for a different team. Not here under Moyes. He’s too chicken shit to chance them

Just one of his many faults Jay.

Absolutely Tel

JayK wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:11 am

Whiskyman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:19 am

This current batch is the best for many years. We've just got to hope they;re handled properly and eventually make it through into the first team.

I think they will make it to the 1st team……for a different team. Not here under Moyes. He’s too chicken shit to chance them

Bit unfair that, comparing McCuntybollocks to a chicken turd.
I mean what's the chicken done to deserve that!

Brookbonds73 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:46 pm

JayK wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:11 am

I think they will make it to the 1st team……for a different team. Not here under Moyes. He’s too chicken shit to chance them

Bit unfair that, comparing McCuntybollocks to a chicken turd.
I mean what's the chicken done to deserve that!

Fair comment