Tommy Watson, why ...

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Didn't Arsene Wenger get stopped from hoovering up younguns at Arsenal many moons ago?
Someone will know better , but there were radius rules, age and other restrictions brought in at different times.

Seems a free for all now. Chelsea stole a young keeper from us last year, think he was 14. Utterly scandalous.
 
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I don't agree with this, Blondie, and most decent clubs will be doing the same, otherwise nobody would find 'hidden gems' unless they're local . . . . clubs in 'other' regions might not notice potential whereas 'outsiders' might.

My Grandson has been asked to attend 'Boro's coaching school . . . . I'd love it to be S.A.F.C. looking at him, and they might soon, but I'm chuffed that 'out of our region' (loosely) 'Boro are :emoticon-0148-yes:

Mind, my first thought was 'Aye . . . . but 'Boro !' mind :emoticon-0136-giggl
I do. See above
 
Nobody mention the youngsters on our books who we have took from other clubs :emoticon-0145-shake