As mentioned recently in the main forum, realistically the First Division is somewhat of a backwater, so if you're an ambitious local player, Kerry should only really serve as a platform/shop window for 2-3 seasons, after which the aim should be either the Premier Division (Leo being the first on that score) and/or the EFL. Of course, we'd all love to be in a position to eventually challenge for the play-offs, but part of the downside of concentrating on the academy system is the difficulty in retaining such talents.
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