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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK
Calm down, i never said Chelsea were the only club that do it. But how many of Chelsea's player came up through their youth system or they bought young and developed and didn't have a big reputation before they got there? Maybe one?
I think Chelsea's best player by some distance is Essien, if they lose him they will be in trouble. Maybe being forced to play out of position for some of last season, which was one of Grant's worst tactical decisions, might affect his decision?
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I don't think there will be many cubs going forward that bring most of their players through their own youth system. I get annoyed because its a charge levied at Chelsea more than any other club. Man Utd is probably the only club in recent times that won serious competitions, which struck a good balance in developing their youth players alongside their signings, but even they don't look like continuing that route.
You're right about Essien. I think him and Ballack in midfield work much better than Ballack and Lampard, so I know which one I'd rather let go.