[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=43605.msg1251749#msg1251749 date=1294921160]
Ken and Spidey, many hundreds of talented youngsters have played and blossomed at clubs other than Arsenal, indeed, have blossomed in teams full of crap pros. Adam Hammill, one of the hottest young prospects out there, and someone we negligently let go, learned his trade as a teen at clubs struggling in difficult situations in difficult leagues. One of our key problems has been a lack of technique in the final third. Not only in terms of not hitting the killer pass, but having the composure and technique to hold the ball up, to alleviate or to build pressure. We have the players who can do that at reserve level, let's give them a chance to show they can do a better job than the 'crap pros'. What is the worst that can happen? We lose some games? We're doing that right now, so I don't see how it can go much worse. Blackpool fielded a 17 year old last night who caused us lots of problems. The player was full of energy and belief. We have players like that too if we are prepared to take a wee gamble.
These kids won't be shattered if they have a bad game or two, they are dying for a chance to prove themselves. I'd like us to give them a chance.
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