We were undoubtedly fortunate in the limited injuries suffered by the first team squad in 2017-18 - Revealed, Albion's impressive injury record in their first season in the Premier League
We have no right to expect to be so fortunate next season.
At the start of this review I will repeat what I stated at the start of the U-18s review: the purpose of the academy system is to produce players who will become a part of the first team squad. Ultimately, the success of the academy will only be judged on the number of individuals breaking into...