A busy transfer window saw two of the graduates earn moves to new clubs, with another once more heading out on loan.

James Bishop was once again named in the Sheffield Wednesday Seasonal Best Eleven. He also remained on the loan list with Hartlepool considered a possible destination, however no bids were forthcoming and Bishop will spend the first hald of the season warming the bench at Stamford Bridge.

Owen Edwards was named in the Nottingham Forest Seasonal Best Eleven. Although still considered an instrumental member of the first team, Ipswich were known to be monitoring his situation, with Coventry and Leeds also believed to be interested in the young full backs services. As the summer progressed, more clubs joined the chase, with £1.2million bids lodged by Swansea, Watford, Leicester, Leeds and Q.P.R, all offering him Championship football once more. Eventually Edwards opted for Q.P.R, in turn becoming the last academy graduate to leave his original club.

Will Luck was named in the Coventry Seasonal Best Eleven. He has once again made available for loan and Blackburn quickly snapped him up. He will now spend next five months at Ewood Park helping Blackburn bounce back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Alistair Paterson looked set to stay at Sheffield United for another season until the Blades received a massive £5.25million from Birmingham offer for the attacking midfielders services. The offer was accepted and Paterson swiftly agreed terms, securing himself a return to the Premier League.

Phil Taylor was named in the Arsenal Seasonal Best Eleven. He was also fortunate enough to earn a place in the England World Cup Squad and played in two of their group games. He was left out of the side that was defeated 3-1 by Russia in the second round.