It does seem that any genuine academy talents bypass the 23s and jump up to the first team (or more likely get poached whilst still a kid).
Not sure what the answer is though.
Based on absolutely nothing I reckon 1 more in today/tomorrow and then another 12 on deadline today plus a surprise one the morning after cos the fax machine was playing up.
Seems that story about the failed medical wasn't true. According to the local rag Charlton have offered him a contract but he's got other offers on the table so is training with them while he decides
Lot of guesswork in the figures as we don't know the true extent or structure of most of the fees. I don't get the sense we are spending on the never-never though. 4 more quality additions is pretty exciting.