ONE YEAR ON FROM 250
As we hit the anniversary of our 250th Academy graduate, it’s worth reflecting again on the extraordinary achievement.
“What makes it so special is that it’s not been manufactured,” Nick Cox, Director of Academy, said at the time.
“It’s not a stunt. It’s something – just like the run of 4,000-plus games – that has been achieved organically as a consequence of our commitment to youth, as a consequence of that way of life.”
The four further debuts since, under two different bosses, have shown as much.
“As for Ethan, he was back at school on Thursday morning!” Nick continued.
“That’s how it works at Manchester United. And just as Ethan was back working hard, looking to the future the day after his debut, we at the Academy are already focused on ensuring these stories continue to be added to.”
Ethan’s own journey is certainly worth talking about, and features heavily in Lifeblood: Climbing the Mountain, the popular behind-the-scenes documentary you can watch below.
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