Gannon puts faith in youth
27 May 2008 - 11:34:51
Stockport County manager Jim Gannon believes his young squad can go from strength to strength after they beat Rochdale 3-2 in the League Two play-off final.
The Hatters were forced to come from behind before beating Keith Hill's side as they sealed a return to League One after a six-year absence.
"I hope that we become a role model for all clubs at this level," said Gannon.
"Over the past two years we've brought through a group of young players who, in the right circumstances, play really good, effective football.
"It would be nice to keep them together, but I think some of them are destined for great things.
"I enjoyed my performances here as a player, but to see the club go from the lower reaches of the fourth division to the top of the Championship was a great experience.
"Why couldn't that happen again? It would be tougher now but this club is on the up.
"We play young players and that's what our level of football should be about. It should be a breeding ground for good footballers and good football, not full of journeymen playing out time on their careers."
