With the Premier League being such big business, the difference between first and second or keeping your head on the right side of the dotted relegation line is vast in financial terms and this is why perceived risk is kept to a minimum. Risk that usually comes in the form of a young player being given an opportunity over a more seasoned professional and although the adage ‘if you’re good enough, then you are old enough’ does ring true at times, less time is afforded to those trying to make a first team breakthrough.
Share this post