He didn't really leave the club in a shocking state, did he? He engineered things so that you could wipe out your debt... again and buy back your ground.
I don't really get this whole boasting about the youth team. Granted it helps to have a decent coach/facilities, but it is not as if the club has created these players.
Surely it is all down to a bit of luck, scouting and who pays the most or offers better prospects rather than e.g. Crystal...