When it became clear over last summer, that the "kids" would be playing a much bigger role in the side going forward than in the past, most welcomed it as a good thing.
Even if 2 of them make it at this level in the long run, that is still 2 players we don't need to sign, meaning we have more money to spend on the players we do need to.

At the time I remember there being many words of caution, saying that they would likely be inconsistent, have good games and then bad games, and would unlikely be in the side week in week out as they continue their football education. Patience is what is required.

Fast forward a few months all that goes out the window. you don't have to look very hard and you can read various comments like "hasn't got it" ,"league one at best" etc etc about the youngsters.
Its a real pity we didn't make time to bring through youth in our more successful sides, as it has to be a lot easier to get upto speed when the team is playing well.