It all makes sense

But the whole situation for the youth/u23 program in the Uk makes me worried or concerned, both for the sake of the future of footy and the glimmer of hope of sustainability. (I.e producing your own players.)

I still cannot get over Bodø/Glimt though. Watch out for Norway in the World cup, guys!
England made me frustrated last time out in the Euros.

Posted By: Molmans Custard on March 17th 2026 at 11:09:21

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Youth-ready or not (NCFC) - Molmans Custard, Mar 17, 10:01:27
- It all makes sense (NCFC) - Molmans Custard, Mar 17, 11:09:21
  - England have argueably their greatest ever group of players, especially attacking (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Mar 17, 14:44:28
- Look at Nwaneri and Lewis Skelly, they had a nibble but (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Mar 17, 10:11:21
- Playing first team football at 16 and 17 is still very rare tbf (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 17, 10:06:53
  - The big clubs have massive academies.... (NCFC) - MORDENCANARY, Mar 17, 12:01:22
    - For every one that makes it at a big academy hundreds don't (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Mar 17, 13:24:06
      - Yes but even with low odds the big ones will produce a few. (NCFC) - MORDENCANARY, Mar 17, 15:10:24
  - Also fairly common for careers to disappoint after being rushed in too early (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Mar 17, 10:37:41
    - And Dowman and Ngumoha are being very carefully managed (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 17, 10:46:46
- Our 19 year olds not as talent as elite prem clubs most talented 16’s… (NCFC) - loz, Mar 17, 10:04:31

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