If you exclude those who came from elsewhere to join the Dev Squad , the definition of our own is more limited. But its a perfectly valid model that QPR have been pursuing for years.
The counter to that is the number of players from the Academy that have been poached by other clubs. 13, I recall, netting us a mere £700k.
We'd all like to see a kid join at Junior school level and go on to make 100+ appearances in the First Team but that really is a rarity. Especially in London, with so many other clubs on the doorstep.
Maybe Heston will help us to attract and retain better players who can do that. Let's hope. [Post edited 10 May 7:53]
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