Quote ="Adam Knighton's Step"I am surprised we did not approach Leeds or Saints for one of their young lads; could have been a good option.'"
Maybe - but for my money it needs to be a player who if it works out might join us like Halley. Say what you like about Leeds they are not daft and unlike Bradford are not dumb enough to let one of those go IMHO.
In other words it would be to short term to be of benefit and could be quite disruptive if you consider they may be on more than some of our first teamers and will have no desire to join us long term. Off season is different you may be able to get a discarded one with a bit of potential and some time to work on them.
Saints are the same but with the added issue of distance
. I know it worked with Gleeson but it might not work every time.
Truth is after years of neglect we are getting our Academy in shape but it takes time. Just shows how bad it's been that the most obvious step up also playing in the worst hit position is also injured (Southernwood).
We just have to ride it out.