To be brutally honest, Wumms, I started this thread partly out of concern about the same sort or stuff that’s triggered all the other “Oh Noes” threads. General lack of planning, leadership and direction on the footballing side of things. With 24 hours left to give some of our promising youngsters a crack at playing regular Championship/PL (or any other top league) football, we seem to be sitting on our hands.
Quick google reveals the following:
Chelsea currently have 19 players out on loan.
City had 28 players out on loan last season.
Liverpool had 16 players out on loan last season.
Arsenal had 8 players out on loan last season.
Spurs had 10 players out on loan last season
United had 9 players out on loan last season.
Looks like our numbers will be even lower this time round (Wilson sold, Tuanzebe recalled, CBJ on his way out, Willock sold).