Your idea mate, pinched it. Thanks.
On transfers - in the past, whenever we spent decent money - age/resale value was always the key factor.
Now - I think Koeman will be going for established players already in the prime. 27-30. He only expects to be here for a couple of seasons, he wants to impress before moving elsewhere - he's not building long term.
I suspect any youth in his team will be those already in the team.
All teams need established experienced players in the squad, the ones we have a the moment just aren't good enough. To get success he needs the right players, success then breeds success. If you are a young player breaking into a team which is content to be mid-table then you will be at that level. If we are challenging at the top we will attract players and develop youth capable of that level.
I know we like a wee moan but to moan about the manager only being interested in short term success before he buys his players or kicks a ball is surely premature. Besides after Martinez any success would be a good thing.