Hopefully that informs decision making for any future talents.

I think for both the above the real test for them would have been staying at Palace for multiple seasons. That way you either really prove your worth, in which case a move to a big club is well earned and planned. or return to a big club with your career potentially going backwards or falling into complete obscurity.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Regardless of FFP (which may be true ) Chelsea have a big squad on big wages and no European football to look forward to .

They will be giving players away if the player can be shifted off their contract which is going to be the problem getting anyone from Chelsea . Basically the wages will mean the fee will have to be very cheeky indeed

This is exactly the type of thing we should be doing. Let them develop them, and then swoop in with a serious chance of playing first team football!

Especially with a RB, keep ward on for another season and slowly introduce him with an aim for him to be starting in the back half on the season.

We've seen first hand with Connor and Marc that their kids are a step above the rest. And even with RLC, they have so many talented players that would hugely benefit from a different environment and some game time.

The 1 thing we can guarantee them, is that we aren't going to go out and sign a £120m player in their position!

Not sure we need Abu at RB, we have a certain David Imray in u21s, who looks pretty good to me

If you saw the documentary about our Academy (and even if you didn’t) you’ll know it’s a ruthless business. The question isn’t whether Imray is good, it’s whether Abu is better. I have no idea either way.

100%

Unfortunately there is no place for sentiment in this game.

RB is a particularly important position given that the 1st teamers are 'old'. We need someone to come in and challenge Ward. If Imray is ready, great. If not would Abu? If not we need to go and find another.