Every football fan has dreamed of playing for their club.
Most Newcastle United fans dream of scoring at the Gallowgate or scoring at Wembley to win the FA Cup, however, very few actually get to live those dreams.
And in recent years, to the naked eye, it can appear that Newcastle have stalled in their production of ‘homegrown’ first-team players.
But, is this true? Does the data provided below agree with that perception?
Research, conducted by OLBG.com, has calculated the number of ‘homegrown’ players in each Premier League first-team squad - and it makes for fascinating reading.
Note: A ‘homegrown’ player is any player that has trained with the club for at least three years before their 21st birthday.
Here, we have listed the clubs from worst to best in their production of ‘homegrown’ talents:
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5. Crystal Palace - 2
Patrick Vieira has overseen a great overhaul of his Palace squad this summer, with a host of first-team players departing the club. Could this revolution open the door for Palace to develop some homegrown talent? (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) Photo: Eddie Keogh
6. Burnley - 2
Sean Dyche’s recruitment whilst at Burnley usually involves scouting the best talents in the Championship and bringing them to the Premier League. This has worked so far but has meant very little homegrown talent have made appearances in their first-team. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Norwich City - 3
As Norwich aim to avoid a second relegation in three years from the Premier League, they will be reliant on a squad which is limited in Premier League experience. However, homegrown players like Todd Cantwell and Max Aarons will certainly have a big say in any success The Canaries have this campaign. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) Photo: Stephen Pond
8. Leicester City - 3
Leicester’s recruitment over the past few years has been second to none. Their ability to find gems in the transfer market is an envy of most clubs. However, has this come at the price of some homegrown talent? (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) Photo: Stephen Pond