Hangaland (sp) > Smalling (sp)

That young defender at Barcelona looks excellent.

How come our youth set-up isn't picking up on these guys at an earlier stage?

Originally Posted by celtbion

That young defender at Barcelona looks excellent.

How come our youth set-up isn't picking up on these guys at an earlier stage?

You mean the lad who wanted to leave Utd and return to Barca? Yeah, he's a good player. We could've kept him though even though he made it clear (when he rejoined Barca) that when that option arose that's all he wanted.

Not having a pop at you Celts, it's just he's one player (like a few others) who wanted to move on. He gave his reasons why. It's frustrating but it's not as frustrating as folk who think Utd can go out and spend huge amounts of money on the likes of Fabregas, Pato, Villa et al as if there's nothing standing in the club's way. Just put the cash on the table, he'll come, it's Utd after all.

Exciting times ahead.