Everyone's had their oppinions on DP and his development of our players - the young ones in particular.

Now we're starting to see some signs of a future from players we couldn't possibly have thought 12-18 months ago.

Simpson - Skinny kid didn't look to me capable of handling the strength of the game
Bentick - Slow, short and passed by every other club several time in the draft.
Carrazzo - Poor disposal hampered his early days (and still does to an extent) but shows he now knows how to get it
Eddie - Again missed by every other team and, although probably won't play 150 games, will be a good player for the foreseeable future
Blackers - (this is my favourite) Looked like the biggest case of romance chockies since the clokes, but now plays well above his height and weight. Is beautiful to watch when in traffic

Then there's Setanta - Jury's still out but could well be very good in another 12 months.

All these kids were a risk, but most were developed through the 2s and from the bench. We all complain about game time and elevating rookies. It's a selfish thing because WE want to see them NOW. These cases prove that 'slowly, slowly, cathy monkey' and they'll all be better off for the experience.