Bruce praises the academy, and maybe he should give a lot of credit to bally, for doing a fantastic job with the youths. Nice to see them breaking through, but you can't blood them all at once, maybe if some could go on loan for a bit an gain more first team experience. STEVE BRUCE hopes Sunderland's academy can save him millions in the transfer market as he plots another spending mission. The Black Cats' disastrous conclusion to the Premier League campaign has left boss Bruce struggling to explain what has gone wrong to club owner Ellis Short. But rather than beg Ellis for cash in the summer, Bruce reckons the emergence of Jack Colback as a first-team player and Jordan Henderson's meteoric rise is further evidence that all the hard work below senior level is paying dividends. He said: "I have to say, the academy does fantastically well here. "To have two young local lads playing in the team, that doesn't happen often in the Premier League these days, so they can take a big pat on the back. "We have got some very good young players too ââ¬â Ryan Noble, Billy Knott, young Craig Lynch, Louis Laing, they have all got the potential to have good careers, so fair play to them and I hope they continue." Bruce added: "It costs us a lot of money to run the academy, but yes, of course, there's nothing better for the manager than to bring in a couple of the young kids. "The supporters identify with them and hopefully it will stand the club in good stead."
Do you think we have a five year plan? I remember Alan Brown way back at the end of the 50's and into the early 60's saying the Club must have a five year plan and bring through our own kids. Of course we could always hijack Boro's as their's seems pretty good as well. Anyway, well done Bally and all the kids.
Bally doing a great job. Anyone fancy him for the big chair if Bruce goes the journey? I'd give him a shot.... especially if he asked he scares me. On the academy am loving the break through of these young uns, anyone ITK out there who can tip ones we should look out for???? Roker Report can you interview Bally on the subject?
