At some point, Notts will need to give their promising young players more game time. The risk is relatively low, as mistakes are expected and it’s the only real way to determine if they will ever be good enough.

I’m disappointed that there doesn’t seem to be any solid plans focusing on this aspect of our development. It’s also frustrating to see promising young players being released or sold, but that’s always going to be part of Notts.

@RetroPie

It is True that young players are going to be Sold ,but I I Don't understand why the Club doesn't also want to get some benefit from this Young Talent before they're either Released or Sold On. by being given the opportunity to play in the First team. If they play  a number of Games for the first team, then Notts can ask for a bigger Transfer Fee than a Young Player who is always Loaned out each season.

@Wheelbarrow repair man

You hit the nail on the head there.

Playing their youngsters for a number of matches is going to get them noticed and will put up their value.

There should be a rule of thumb that at least one senior academy player should be one of the seven on the bench.

Reynolds & Sanderson are good enough to be on the bench right now, and if Notts don't get those four players they need to strengthen the squad, those two juniors will be needed for sure.

Either Notts is correct in believing that most of the released players lack the potential to improve or reach a good enough level, or it’s more likely that it would take too long for them to reach the desired level. I don’t foresee much change until we start giving young players more playing time. Two seasons isn’t sufficient to determine if they will reach the required level. Most players are average until they reach 20-21. There are always exceptions of prodigies at any level who somehow make it into the first team, but I think if Notts had such a talent, they would likely be sold before making a debut.