KopTalk.com Forums Football Liverpool FC Forum Raheem Sterling

They force there way in. We hardly have a record of not playing youngsters that have gone on to shine else where. I'm all for giving young wipper snappers a go but its once in a blue moon that it pays of......fact! Thats why when they do crop up everyone throws millions at nicking them

I think we all need to remember our recent situation regarding managerial posts aswell. We all want to see youth given a chance but the last three managers have been fighting to just keep their jobs. How many people would take a risk on an unproven reserve team player when we've had experienced internationals in the squad.

It's no coincidence that most young players develop at smaller clubs, they have fewer internationals on the bench and can play the younger lads as it doesn't represent a risk. Look at Everton for example;

Wayne Rooney
Jack Rodwell
Seamus Coleman
Ross Barkley
Leon Osman