Neil Maddison said on BBC Tees Sport this week, that Academy Players need to be given opportunities, in addition to buying in "project" players. We`ve produced many, many players who have gone on to play in the Premiership, the Championship and elsewhere. Its important they get toughened up with experience on loan - but we dont make the best use of our talents. Nathan Wood comes to mind - who appears to be doing well at Swansea.
Hackney wasnt given much opportunity on loan at Scunthorpe, but he looks like he could manage another 45 mins today. Jack Robinson is another player - who was on loan to Yeovil. When do we give the lads a chance ?