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I'm not so sure we actually miss out on all the talents. In this particular case it might be true, but generally we just seem to miss handing them a chance to prove their worth.

I don't know which of the 2 alternatives is worst tbh, but it's a shame to first waste all that money on signing young players, then putting more money on the Academy and last not even try to give them a fair chance.

Waste is perhaps the first word that springs to mind.

If we don't have the intention of playing the youngsters then why bother having a youth program at all? Put all that money on signing ready made players instead then!

we did go for the ox and tried everything to get him but his dad had the final say and thus he chose Arsenal, thus we didn't put a bid in but we did talk to the player his dad and agent etc.
Plus I think I read he's a lfc fan so wanted to join us but could be wrong

comolli is not doing his job, shud of signed OX-C, b4 any other club came in for him.

One word Raheem Sterling.

Sorry thats two words

Again: The most important thing is not to sign every young talent we spot. No one knows in advance what their progression curve will look like.

The important thing is to give them a good footballing education and from time to time give them an opportunity to show their worth in the first team (when they have reached that far in their education process).

I just can't imagine that none of our youngsters have reached that far atm.

Raheem has great potential, but is no where ready for the first team (I know this is not what you said) I just feel that we missed a real steal in chamberlain. he was playing in the southampton first team so was exposed to competitive football and was worth a punt. well played Wenger

I don't think even Wenger expected him to perform at the level he has so quickly.

wen young talented players, are given a chance to train with the 1st team, they develop alot quicker and become better players, ie OX-C, he gained his xperience at his last club, wenger signed him, let him train with the 1st team, and the rest is history.

i wud like KD to let players like ie suso, morgan, sterling a chance to train with the 1st team and watch them develop a lot quicker, giving them a better chance, to break into the senior team.

Alex chamberlain just seems to have developed quicker than the expected but I feel this is down to his time at Southampton, it gave him a good foundation.

Walcot and Bale came from Southampton but it took them time.

So I don't see your point