Sorry but ii have to disagree. Why have a youth and reserve set up if alty arent going to be able to make money back? The players on contract that we HAVE made money on include Ellender, Adams, Craney, Ellison. Lewis has played very well this season, and looks set to secure a freebie elsewhere. That club will then stick him on a contract AND make money on future transfers. Its called investment, sometimes people invest wisely (craney, ellison et al) sometimes unwisely (chalmers). We should learn from this and move on, we look like loosing one good player for nothing, better make sure it doesnt happen again.
Im certainly NOT saying all players should be on contracts, but some (mainly younger players) should. Alty should aim to make money off their players to develop all areas of the footy club. The four players above have earnt alty over £150000 (a years wage budget?) shouldnt we be investing this way?