Why are the likes of Bournemouth able to do this, whereas we aren't? . . . or don't?
Why are the likes of Bournemouth able to do this, whereas we aren't? . . . or don't?
I would imagine that Dan Ashworth is looking at just this issue. Quality English players have come through the age groups in recent years, who go on to prove their worth at PL level. Gomez, Ake, Maddison, Chilwell, to name just four.
Why are the likes of Bournemouth able to do this, whereas we aren't? . . . or don't?
To be fair, two years ago we signed Gross before the German season ended and last year I think we signed Andone and Balogun in May.
In terms of English players, I would say having to pay £13 million for a Bristol City left back is exactly why we tend to look overseas. Bernardo only cost £9 million and had Bundesliga experience.
Ake ?
English ?
Counts as "home grown" since he joined Chelsea as a youth player.
Why are the likes of Bournemouth able to do this, whereas we aren't? . . . or don't?
Why are the likes of Bournemouth able to do this, whereas we aren't? . . . or don't?