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Man City academy chief Welsh admits local lads need to lift

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 04:03

New Manchester City academy boss Andy Welsh admits their cosmopolitan youth squad means the bar has been raised for local players.

Welsh told City's website: "In the modern game you have to have a global recruitment programme, but in saying that we still have some very talented local boys as well as those from Europe and beyond. There is a balance.

"The bar has been raised even higher because of the nature of the way things have gone at the Club. We're very excited. I'm enjoying trying to build on the fantastic base laid by Jim (Cassell).

"I'm looking forward to spending many years here. I think I've found a home and a great role thanks to everybody's support at the Club in helping us to try and move forward."

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Comments (2)

Submitted by Sir Cecil (not verified) on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 09:45.

I talk rubbish

Submitted by Blue Mooning (not verified) on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 04:43.

You've got a hard act to follow in Jim Cassell.

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