jamboinglasgow Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Manchester City today unveiled their plans for a training ground and youth academy on an 80 acre site next to their stadium. It will include 17 pitches of various sizes (including a full size indoor pitch) a 7,000 seater arena for reserve and youth matches as well as residential facilities for 40 youth players (where they will also be schooled) as well as if needed residential faculties for senior players. Here is a quick article about it http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-14973123 and a bbc photo gallery of the plans. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-14973122 and here is a image of what it should look like. It all looks pretty impressive (if it gets built.) The middle eastern businessman do love a grand building project, if only we could attract a Qatari or Abu Dhabi billionaire to invest as much as possible making Tynecastle into a very impressive, state of the art (and still) atmospheric stadium, and as much turning Riccarton into a world class training facility (though it does still do a good job for us.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Has anyone told mother nature that she will have to vastly increase the provision of talented footballers being born to supply all these new super duper academies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Must be ******* great being a Man City fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 There is no doubt that City have spent a fortune on the first team but with the above, I hope the owners get a bit more praise than what they currently get. Watched a program on SKY last year which was all about the City youth set up, it was very noticeable the time and effort that was being put in to it. Its going to be difficult for young players to make the break through but good to see that a chance will be given through excellent facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Must be ******* great being a Man City fan. That day where they got bought over on the morning on transfer deadline day must have been ******* unreal. One day seemingly in a bit of bother under Thaksin Shinawatra, the next bought over by billionaires and signing Robinho and being linked with every player under the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 There is no doubt that City have spent a fortune on the first team but with the above, I hope the owners get a bit more praise than what they currently get. Watched a program on SKY last year which was all about the City youth set up, it was very noticeable the time and effort that was being put in to it. Its going to be difficult for young players to make the break through but good to see that a chance will be given through excellent facilities. To be fair to Man City they actually had a good youth system before their current owners took over but the good thing is that the owners have backed this and are giving everything it needs to flourish. Manchester United have shown again this season that you can build a cracking team with youth and the right signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Borat Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 They have Paul Dickov to thank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXbOPAuIo74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since.1902 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The investors have already said they won't be spending big money In the future, and have big plans for their youth set up( which is shown above) They spent the money they have to get them a team to challenge right now and will now supplement it with youth and one or two new signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckauskas Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Perhaps the Arab chaps have woken up to the real possibility that they won't be able to keep spending the way they're spending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 A welcome move as it would've became ridiculous if City had gone all the way to offer C. Ronaldo, L. Messi, R. Stevenson et al ?1M per week wages. City are now at the top table but I hope it levels out a wee bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 A training ground 'stadium' which out does 80% of what we have in the SPL. Envious much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Superb stuff and it looks like it will happen as the local council are backing it almost 100pc will regenerate a whole deprived area who knows Mary Ds might turn into a wine bar :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 That facility looks fecking amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Dance Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 UEFA fair play rules (hopefully) mean that teams won't be able to spend as much as some are. City/Chelsea being the main offenders. So this appears a smart move by City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Superb stuff and it looks like it will happen as the local council are backing it almost 100pc will regenerate a whole deprived area who knows Mary Ds might turn into a wine bar :-) This is a key factor, as well as the squillions of dollars the owners are investing in their current "toy" No matter what they build or how much they spend it will never come close to producing the dazzling number of international stars that for years have graduated from the real Academy of Football at West Ham of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 The main thng for me is the boarding school part,it doesnt seem popular here but the big clubs on the continent have it. The club control diet,education and the players train longer which given city's good youth set up could lead to some great players coming through. On that did celtic not try to set up a boarding school a while back? Think when strachen was there, did anything come of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I love it, still Mancini is in the press moaning about the lack of depth in the squad, feckin roaster. The fact that they have wasted countless millions on average players is partly his own fault and the whole set up. I think spending nearly ?300M in 3 years is mind blowing and he wants more..... Mancini will be horsed out of the door before the season ends, unless he can win something and IMO he won't with the current squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 UEFA fair play rules (hopefully) mean that teams won't be able to spend as much as some are. City/Chelsea being the main offenders. So this appears a smart move by City. Saw this new academy feature on Talk of the Terrace on EPSN last night. They interviewed Brian Marwood and he said pretty much exactly the above. They're under no illusions. FIFAs financial fair play regulations means they couldn't continue to spend like they do, and in any case, that simply wasn't sustainable anyway. To be fair to Man City they actually had a good youth system before their current owners took over The same programme on ESPN last night said as much. Citys current youth set up has produced 30 players who have played in the Premiership (Joey Barton and Stephen Ireland being the two featured). It looks an absolutely stunning set up. Great for the club, and just think what's going to do in terms of jobs for the local community. Years of work to build the thing, then just how many staff will a complex that site require? Can't see anything but positives in this, though I'm sure the JKB Red Devils will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 That looks different class, specially the accomodation and schooling system that they're going to implement. Will make it a lot more attractive to youngsters from abroad looking to come to England. City building a solid infrastructure and to have it all in the same area is pretty decent as well, plenty other clubs would have looked elsewhere for a new training facility, all credit to them for keeping it all local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 For those that have had to endure the taunting of glory huntung brand utd fans, it must be an amazing feeling. Times are changing for them. One day they will win leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deans Jambo Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 The main thng for me is the boarding school part,it doesnt seem popular here but the big clubs on the continent have it. The club control diet,education and the players train longer which given city's good youth set up could lead to some great players coming through. On that did celtic not try to set up a boarding school a while back? Think when strachen was there, did anything come of it? Celtic youth players are all moved to digs near the training academy and are enrolled in the local school. They train in the morning before school and are picked up again after school for more training and I think they do their homework etc at the academy. Bit about it here: http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/sport/more-scottish-football/with-seven-players-in-scotland-s-under-16-squad-celtic-are-leading-the-way-in-youth-development-revolution-1.1071990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Celtic youth players are all moved to digs near the training academy and are enrolled in the local school. They train in the morning before school and are picked up again after school for more training and I think they do their homework etc at the academy. Bit about it here: http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/sport/more-scottish-football/with-seven-players-in-scotland-s-under-16-squad-celtic-are-leading-the-way-in-youth-development-revolution-1.1071990 Cheers, interesting read and something we should be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 They have Paul Dickov to thank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXbOPAuIo74 Wow remember this very well, Paul`s youngest brother is one of my best mates, all travelled to Wembley for this match and left before the end halfway down wembley way when Paul scored!!!!!(A certain Mr Gary Wales was in our travelling party that day aswell!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROMANOV FAN CLUB Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 The new training complex is being built for 2 reasons one to bring through future stars and the other to offset previous spending to comply with UEFA's fair play rules on investment (in any money spent on players can be offset against investment in material projects like the youth academeny). UEFA have already raised their eyebrows at the sponsorship deal as it is flauting the rules they set in place i.e. they want to see the investors being held accountable for their spending, with sponsorship deals even if the wealthy owner was to sell he would be still held accountable for money's promised, Instead of lumping it on the debt of the club for future owners. But then what else do you do when you earn ?200million a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Not a patch on East Mains tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 The main thng for me is the boarding school part,it doesnt seem popular here but the big clubs on the continent have it. The club control diet,education and the players train longer which given city's good youth set up could lead to some great players coming through. On that did celtic not try to set up a boarding school a while back? Think when strachen was there, did anything come of it? Think it got knocked back, as all the priests applying for jobs had indicated they only wanted to be involved with sex education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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