Kinnear intervjuet av Square Ball.
Kommer nok mer om det etter hvert, men det gleder meg at de ser for seg at 'de store' fra fjorårets U23-lag blir mer involvert denne sesongen. At man snakker om at i 'year two' er de klare:
He talks very well, he’s left the door open without committing to anything. It’s clear they see Drameh, Gelhardt, Greenwood, Summerville as players who will step up this season and Bate given a little more time working under Bielsa. This is ultimately why we invest in the 23’s, we are buying too talent that is ready in year 2 or thereabouts. Miller will probably be next seasons but I think Bate is such a talent it’s clear he’ll be involved this season.
I don't think he will be involved at all unless we have a spate of injuries.
That’s not what Kinnear was saying. Was pointing out the 4 obvious ones from the 23’s and then Bate too at the end. They’ll be involved
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It was interesting when he brought up Willock's £20m move to Newcastle. Identifying youth players before their value skyrockets is the clear strategy from the club. Not all of the players we've signed for more than 500k will make it, but it'll be a lot cheaper than buying them if they are already first team regulars.
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Very good interview and very reassuring.
Emphasis very much on building the club, not just the team
Bodes well for the future.
Looks like the U23's will feature more this season too, perhaps that's why we don't seem to bothered about adding any further.
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He spoke a lot about ethos, character and balance when referring to the squad. It’s clear anyone coming in needs to have the right attitude or it’s not happening. A very good listen that and one that should make people calm, we’re in very good hands.
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