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Post by grady1 on Jul 15, 2009 19:54:10 GMT 1
Now I'm in my 30's and finally accepting that there is no chance I am going to break into professional football 'late', I must say it is very encouraging to see OC building with Youth - definitely the right thing for Burnley in the medium to long term BUT the question is: Will gambling on such a young side keep us in the Premiership? And if not, will it still prove to be a stroke of genius by My Coyle when we see the team in 3 or 4 seasons time?
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Post by dpinsussex on Jul 15, 2009 22:01:31 GMT 1
1) possibly
2) yes - good for the future
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Post by squiff on Jul 16, 2009 10:16:11 GMT 1
I think it's a great strategy - if it keeps us up then we have a young, strong team that can be built on at a gradual pace and cement the Clarets as a Premiership side for seasons to come. Any that really shine can be sold on for mega bucks and that money spent well could add more bright young things.
If we are not able to stay up we haven't bet the farm and a young keen side would (hopefully) be well placed to push for promition again. Some would be off like a shot if we go back down but only for decent money, we shouldn't need a "fire sale" to survive.
Pleanty of other teams have shown that throwing huge wedges of cash about doesn't ensure survivial and can result in a rapid slide down the divisions.
If no-one to too big to escape relegation then conversely we are not to small to stay up.
The future is bright, it's Claret.
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Post by sussexclaret on Jul 16, 2009 20:04:18 GMT 1
Certainly be very interesting to see how the youngsters adapt to the Premiership. Undoubtedly we've brought in some raw talent but it's whether they have the know how to grind out results.
Do still think we need another striker, preferably on with some Premiership experience if possible.
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