None of Kai Kai, Williams or Boateng are good enough. All it takes is too look at how average they have been on loan to league 1 sides and you can see why they've never got their chance in the PL. You have to be good enough to earn it.

I believe that Championship and League One are more physical than the PL. A Palace player loaned to one of those clubs is not available to play for Palace and can be a target for physical challenges - making him look ordinary.

I agree with Leecpfc with the qualification that our young players need to be available for cup and league matches.

Agreed, Franks brief is to get to 40 points ASAP,and try to Win one or both Cups.
Selecting strong teams along the way.

Palace 13th 2017/18.

It is possible that with the appointment of FDB it could be an attraction for young talent to join given his track record elsewhere. In any event it will take time, which is generally a luxury not afforded to anyone in this day and age.

To me there are those from the development squad who've had their chances and those that haven't. Time to move the former on and give the latter an opportunity to shine. Kirby & Flanaghan could be ready to step up to the plate and make names for themselves, save us millions and/or potentially make us millions
Coming back to the original question - the academy could be a goldmine if managed well ... and FdB probably has more experience of this than ANYBODY ELSE.
Superb appointment.

They must have made a real impression if you can't remember who they were. Ladapo was at Shrewsbury and Jake Gray was at Hartlepool who liked him so much we off-loaded him on a free to Luton, who've moved him on to Yeovil. Williams only managed eight appearances for Ipswich last season before suffering the inevitable injury. If you're right, the Tractor Boys have some rather odd "heroes".

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

We came bottom of the U23 table in the lowest division, and we came 3rd in the equivalent U18 division.

I understand that the best of the U23 bunch will be loaned out, but I imagine it's the same for other clubs in the division. If we had such great kids, they wouldn't have come bottom.

Historical we've produced good teams - won the FA Youth Cup twice and getting to the final another two times. Unfortunately, the fact is, our academy has been neglected for years, which is a massive shame given the catchment and relatively less competition we've got.

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