The future is now

If someone had asked me before the season if I'd prefer a season with a Carling cup win and a FA cup semi final or finishing in the Champions league places, I probably would have picked winning silverware. Expanding the trophy cabinet makes sense to me. Finishing fourth doesn't guarantee you actually make it into the "big boys" league; ask Everton.

Fresh off another disappointing loss; how do we let in three goals in fifteen (15) minutes to QPR? I'm hoping to use this medium (like KD reads my blog) to make a request to Kenny and the back room staff to give youth a chance. There is never going to be a better chance than now. Effectively we can't finish fourth and are guaranteed a Europa league spot already, we are already losing games with the first team. What's the worst that can happen?

Like any dedicated fan I follow the reserve and academy teams. This season, I've followed the nextgen series and tracked some of the hyped youngsters. I even watched England's U-17 team just to catch Raheem Sterling.

Another player I've raved about is Jonjo Shelvey. Why bring him back from loan to have him waste away on the bench. He's got an eye for a pass and in my mind is more a Stevie G deputy than Hendo.

So without further ado, I'll like to request Kenny give these lads a run in the next nine games. Let's give them a chance to develop. The results can't get any worse and we may be able to unearth the next best thing.

P.S In the same light let's give AndyC more starts. He may still be able to force his way into the next England manager's thoughts for the Euros.