I don’t think they have to be instant hits. But they do, at some point, have to be hits. I’m a heretic anyway insomuch I don’t really care about the academy, U21s etc and buy my season ticket each year to watch first team pros entertain me. I don’t care where they come from or what nationality they are. They just have to bust a gut for the shirt in those 90 plus minutes. It’s not much to ask. Oh yeah. Some f*cking goals would be nice too.
Edit: Davies is the exception for me. Very exciting player. Love watching him play.