Nice graphic from the BBC comparing the current global movement of players to the EPL to that 20 years ago.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8182090.stm
If this is the changing pattern, what in your considered opinions are the processes responsible?
Does it reflect development of footballing infrastructure of nations in, say, Western Africa, or is it attributable to more sophisticated scouting networks? Or a bit of each, and more besides? HarryHotspur2009-08-25 20:44:38
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8182090.stm
If this is the changing pattern, what in your considered opinions are the processes responsible?
Does it reflect development of footballing infrastructure of nations in, say, Western Africa, or is it attributable to more sophisticated scouting networks? Or a bit of each, and more besides? HarryHotspur2009-08-25 20:44:38
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Interesting read and cool interactive. Noticed these two photos. 
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