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Old 5th February 2008, 20:14   #15 (permalink)
RedPhil1957
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Originally Posted by BezsMaracas View Post
Didn't catch the game today but from what I've seen of City's recent academy sides, they have always looked far more physically developed than our players at similar ages. It could be that they are scouting out kids who are stonger / taller for their age group rather than more technically gifted, although that is over-simplifying it I'm sure.

Spot on, also I believe the CB pair are quite inexperienced; at least Fergie expressed doubts about that when asked before his hopes for youth cup success before the tie against Carlisle.
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