Bristol City academy director Tim Kirk has outlined his plans to launch the younger players at the club into the first team.
Kirk, who was recently appointed at the Championship club, believes that it is important to encourage academy starlets to prove their worth in the first XI.
"We're looking to introduce a change of culture, one that will pave the way for more young players to graduate to the first team," Kirk told thisisbristol.co.uk.
"It will take time, but the changes we have put in place are exciting and will yield results in the long term.
"Where clubs have been successful in bringing young players through their system here and abroad, it is clear that their academies have been at the heart of everything and the enthusiasm and energy to make it happen came from all levels."
The only players that have come through the ranks to establish regular starting spots at Ashton Gate are Cole Skuse and Louis Carey.
Danielle Joynson
