Quote Originally Posted by Rich View Post
When did we start to make changes to the academy? Used to be pretty slim pickings in terms of talent developed there. Jack Wilshere being the obvious exception.

But in recent times we have Saka, ESR, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly. And it seems Dowman is likely to be one for next season.
Unpopular opinion but it was the first thing the Kroenkes looked at as they closed in on getting full power. Much of the early money was sunk into the youth system. Element of luck/timing as well I would say but who knows