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12:55
TBRock -  I'm starting this one a bit early because I may have to duck out before we're finished. Anyway, as I said yesterday, I would like to begin this live chat by focusing on the youth currently employed by Manchester United.
12:56
TBRock -  With the recent news regarding our potential acquisitions, I keep finding myself wondering what the overall plan is for United. Our academy is certainly stocked with talented young players, and Solskjaer had definitely taken a shine to his coaching role.
12:57
TBRock -  But what should we make of the new trend of signing increasingly younger footballers? Is it good for the game, as it shines a light on these youngsters and (to some extent) brings money to South Ameria/African/wherever clubs.
12:57
TBRock -  Or is it merely the exploitation of naive youngsters for corporate gain?
12:59
[Comment From William]
Didn't United sign a 9 year old? That's a bit ridiculous right?
12:59
TBRock -  They didn't actually sign him, as that would be illegal. They offered him a trial with the academy, and his family opted to move all the way from Australia to make it happen.
1:00
TBRock -  And that's a bit different, because the boy's family sent United a DVD highlight reel. Thus, they actively pursued the situation.
1:01
TBRock -  With the likes of Dodo and Pogba, United are pursuing the youngsters and offering them fame and fortune. Some would argue that when those dreams don't materialize, a free transfer to a League 2 side isn't quite as appealing.
1:02
TBRock -  Couple that with claims that big European clubs are capitalizing on the weakness of other leagues, and you get a sense of the problem.
1:03
TBRock -  But, from all accounts, Rhain Davis (now 10) is performing quite well for the academy. They keep all youth training very hush-hush, but he's been kept on for another year... at the very least.
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