Smith-Samuel’s went from Everton when he was offered a professional contract about 3 times what we were offering, something like 20 grand a week to a youngster who was only just 17 at the time. 
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Im sure they do a good job with the kids they have, but dont they mostly buy 18 year olds rather than unearth younger players?
Im not saying our acadamy hasnt been shit, why wouldnt it be, everything else has been, but Ive no idea what sucess should look like.
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Even with those 6 in the stats wouldn't be great, how many have come through at Spurs or United recently? Previous Message
with the top 6 taken out.
It seems like ages since we produced a good first tema regular or saleable assett. But is anyone other than the big clubs doing it regularly? I know some clubs have a bit of a run, but luck will be a big factor, who has consistently done it over a decade or more. Previous Message
And then sell for 10mil here, 12 mil there and it all adds to PSR
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our recent past.
The trouble is other clubs will have seen our willingness to go to £35-£40m and will price accordingly.
The Moshiri years continue to haunt us.
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