07 Jun 2016 16:42:13
heard that koeman never promoted any youth players at the saints.

can that be right given there academy and the youth they have produced in the past couple of years.

{Ed025's Note - i would not be sure on that one BOTN as i dont really delve into the likes of southampton mate..

1.) 07 Jun 2016
07 Jun 2016 17:24:40
I thought he gave first team starts to about 5 or 6 youths.

2.) 07 Jun 2016
07 Jun 2016 17:45:27
You will be unlikely to see any youth players brought through as he will favour bringing in players who are either Dutch or from the Dutch league, the only player he brought through from the saints academy was Matt Targett who if he hadn't been injured a couple of years back wouldve been picked over shaw as he was the better full back.

3.) 07 Jun 2016
07 Jun 2016 18:11:41
cheers SAC. that's shocking that is given your academy

Koeman wasn't my No.1 choice and having the youth thing confirmed only strengthens that for me. Hate to see much of our youth go to rot.

4.) 07 Jun 2016
07 Jun 2016 20:04:10
Personally I hate seeing so many foreign players in starting line ups of premier league teams especially when give the time we could develop our own talent like your own Ross Barkley! In my opinion Poch was the better manager, as in better style of play and brought youth through, so I'm not too concerned as long as we get a decent replacement. Not taking away from the fact he's been a fantastic manager for us and will do a good job at bringing you back to the standard an Everton side should be.