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Nottingham Forest set to end proud homegrown player record
Original: Nottingham Forest won't maintain their proud homegrown record for the sake of it https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/760767
Nottingham Forest, whose academy has produced players for their first team for decades, are reportedly prepared to let that proud homegrown record end rather than keep it going purely for tradition. The discussion centres on players such as Ryan Yates and the club's approach under its current leadership, with fans debating whether the club's identity should outweigh squad-building pragmatism.
Why now: The club's long-running streak of academy graduates in the squad is under threat, prompting debate among supporters about tradition versus ambition.
Nottingham ForestRyan YatesThe Athletic
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