EIGHT U23S SIGN PRO CONTRACTS Club News Barnsley Football Club can confirm that our U23s squad has been bolstered by eight players agreeing new terms at Oakwell. Continue reading on the official site...
It's only working if they have a positive effect on our first team, isn't it? I'm not claiming they won't, and I hope they do, but this in itself isn't cause for celebration, unless I've missed something.
I think the point is that if we had no graduates worth contracts then we would be failing but the fact that we have a decent crop making progress means that the academy is doing a good job, it is now up to the club to insure that these lads get the best coaching & opportunities at the next stage of their development to continue with their progression so that the club indeed does eventually benefit & incidentally I believe it is a reason to celebrate , if it was my son or grandson who had made this stage I would be as proud as punch , I say well done lads now kick on & all the best for the future .
Marshy Ackers both first teamers now. I would love to say Wolfe but not 100% he came thru as young as Marshy and Ackers