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[City123]

That’s pretty much their philosophy - they even abandoned their academy to do so

They're also pretty good at spotting talent lower down. Pinnock, Henry and Watkins all played today and were picked up from the lower leagues

[Tuerto]

They're also pretty good at spotting talent lower down. Pinnock, Henry and Watkins all played today and were picked up from the lower leagues

I wonder whether the system (in part) is to do with them being in London, and the location (West) It's a great option if a player has done all of their football development in London. The theory is fantastic, let someone else develop the player, save on time, staff, an academy and save a shit load of money. Their new ground looks tidy as well.

[City123]

I wonder whether the system (in part) is to do with them being in London, and the location (West) It's a great option if a player has done all of their football development in London. The theory is fantastic, let someone else develop the player, save on time, staff, an academy and save a shit load of money. Their new ground looks tidy as well.

100%. The sheer number of good clubs and academies as well as the huge population makes it viable

Its also an easier sell to players than most other clubs "Do you want to live in London, or do you want to live in Cardiff/Huddersfield/Nottingham etc?"

[Tuerto]

100%. The sheer number of good clubs and academies as well as the huge population makes it viable

Its also an easier sell to players than most other clubs "Do you want to live in London, or do you want to live in Cardiff/Huddersfield/Nottingham etc?"

You're in Nottingham? What's it like compared to cardiff? From what i've read, it takes a bit of a hiding.

[City123]

You're in Nottingham? What's it like compared to cardiff? From what i've read, it takes a bit of a hiding.

Its alright, it has its rough parts like any other city, though there are parts of Nottingham that you would definitely want to avoid. Cardiff is a nicer city and is a bit more affluent