Is Manchester City’s academy, a blueprint for other Premier League clubs to follow?
FFC columnist David Mooney is clear where the FA should put their efforts if they want to improve the turnover of English players and feels that many Premier League clubs should look at Manchester City's academy, as a blueprint for creating home-grown success.
My fellow columnist Daniel… 

Following reports this morning that Thaksin Shinawatra feels City have the potential to challenge United, FFC columnist David Mooney is still undecided about the former Thai Prime Minister and despite City's successes this season, feels a shadow may always be cast over the club.
Manchester City owner, Thaksin…
After Manchester City's home defeat to Everton last night, FFC columnist Dave Mooney suggests that it would be in City's best interests not to finish in the Champions League placings in this Premiership season.
It is in Manchester City's interests to finish outside the top four this…
FFC columnist and City fan David Mooney questions why the Manchester derby is being played so near to the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster considering the rivalry now exists between the two clubs. The importance of a respectful minute's silence cannot be accentuated…
FFC columnist David Mooney is appalled that Manchester City have failed to obtain a work permit for Nashat Akram and feels the Premiership needs to assist in the reform of the system.
Nashat Akram has been denied a work permit and his move to Man City seems to…
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