JohnDenver
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Huge credit to the recruiting at this age group because whilst he's "come through the academy" he's in reality been signed in the same way any other player has where it relies on good recruitment. Weve had countless others at a,similar age like David Brooks, Phil Jagielka, Michael Tonge, Iliman Ndiaye, Will Lankshear, and Seriki. Some are signed from other clubs, some are signed as free agents having been released. It's amazing though how many we've had like this.
Compare it to our neighbours from across the city who've not signed hardly anyone at this age group that's gone onto do anything of note.
I can think of a couple of exceptions, but their names escape me. Glenn Whelan is one but he was signed at 20 ish I think.
Without our academy’s record I doubt we could attract as many good youth signings. Peck and One knew they were putting themselves in the best environment to meet their ambitions.
There’s no saying how well they’ll do from here, but but just to be contributing at this level at their age is indeed a huge credit to everyone involved.