Not disagreeing at all, however we got Hastie for a nominal fee after a great start at Motherwell. I don’t think that pragmatic business by the club can be used as an argument to detract from the effectiveness of our academy. I was just making the point it’s so much easier to break through at clubs with less pressure.
Also, with the almost unprecedented pressure on us to stop 10 next season, would you be happy to give Kennedy or McPake the game time to develop? I personally wouldn’t want to take that risk. I am happy to see the way the club is now harnessing the loan system to develop our players and with any luck this season McCrorie, Kelly, Hastie, Docherty, Middleton will all be getting game time in the top flight and helping take points off our rival
I would take chance on any youngster and if they don't prove it they will know themselves but need given chance to get it wrong.
As for it being made as a training centre Craig come on now we are picking there mate .