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Watford’s January transfer window was more eventful than usual. Most of the fan focus went toward senior-squad transfers, such as Philip Zinckernagel and Dan Gosling arriving, and Etienne Capoue and Gerard Deulofeu departing. However, the Hornets did considerable youth investment – including signing Maurizio Pochettino. Maurizio Pochettino Makes Watford Introduction Debut in the U23 Squad […] READ MORE
Crystal Palace are one of several clubs interested in Leicester City winger Demarai Gray, according to Dominic Fifield of The Athletic. The Eagles are reportedly leading the chase for the winger, wh0 is surplus to requirements at the King Power Stadium. Crystal Palace One of Several Clubs Interested in Demarai Gray Frozen Out at Leicester […] READ MORE
Wycombe Wanderers have signed former Chelsea youngster James Clark until the end of the season. The 19-year old arrives at Adams Park following a successful trial with the Championship club and featured in a recent practice match against Bournemouth. Wycombe Wanderers Complete Signing of James Clark Former Chelsea youngster James Clark joins the #Chairboys on […] READ MORE
Today, Chris Powell has been appointed as a new academy coach at Tottenham Hotspur. This is as part of an academy shake-up at the club. Chris Powell Appointed Coach at Tottenham Hotspur Chris Powell Appointed To Spurs’ Academy Following the departure of John McDermott, who joined the Football Association, Daniel Levy has restructured the academy. […] READ MORE
As we patiently await the return of Premier League football this week, we remind ourselves of the ahead-of-time aptitude being shown by academy talent in the 2019/20 Premier League season to date. Breakout Academy Talents in the Premier League Liverpool The debacle surrounding Liverpool’s involvement in the Club World Cup resulted in many young Reds […] READ MORE
West Bromwich Albion are reaping the rewards of a Dan Ashworth project that has seen the rise of young talent through their academy. The Baggies’ academy has plenty to be proud of this season having seen a number of homegrown players make waves in the world of football. Not only has this pool of talent […] READ MORE
Picture this. You walk into a fancy store but you are not allowed to buy anything. You can afford it and you probably need it. Yet the store will only let you buy something if they get permission from a third party. Worse yet, this third party can buy the item and resell it to […] READ MORE
For years at Southampton, the name of the game was developing young players and watching them thrive. Players like Theo Walcott, Luke Shaw, and Gareth Bale all began their careers inside the Southampton academy. Despite all of these top names, the Saints academy has become extremely quiet in recent years. Attempting to fill their voids […] READ MORE
Why are so many talented players lost through the academy process? And why do so many modern day footballers drop off rapidly despite being tipped for world glory? Is there an ever-changing mentality in football that it is an easy game? Meaning that modern-day youth teams are going soft at the core? There are plenty […] READ MORE
If you thought Cristiano Ronaldo was the richest footballer in the world, you’re very wrong. He did earn the most money last year kicking the ball around, but only if you count both his salary and his endorsements. Actually, his main source of income is the sponsorship deals he has with Nike, Tag Heuer, Abbott […] READ MORE
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