Most of the decent local lads go to Everton as far as i can tell. There's a perception locally that they have the better set up. Might be a throwback to a few years ago when we were a bit of a mess, but these stories have a habit of sticking, and parents with talented kids have to go for the best looking option, regardless of allegiance. Rodwell for example is a red, was with us for a time but then went the other way. It needed looking at and i think the club has dealt with it now, but it'll be a good while before we see any young scouse lads come through i'd say.