Investing in Talent Quotes

When I was coming through, I had very little support from the older players. I always said to myself that if I make it, I never want to be that kind of person. I have a passion for seeing young players develop, so every young player who comes into the first team, I am willing to listen. I will give him everything I have.

I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.

When certain stars take you under their wing, it does help as they gauge your potential and are willing to work with you.

The heritage of Arsenal, to believe in our academy and to really promote our academy. That's important and that's why I am here as well. I wouldn't waste my time just to know that we are not having successes here at Arsenal.

There are not too many coaches who trust in young guys.

We always think that the right thing is to make an effort to have domestic coaches. I don't think that posture is bad.

Senior officials are always looking for good juniors, so when the opportunity comes, they give you the responsibilities.

If we went around just throwing people on the scrap heap because of one or two things that they might have done in their youth, I think we would lose a lot of talent.

If I can be a role model, or if I can maybe make another manager play a young player coming through rather than buy a player, that's incredible.