4372stokie
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Post by 4372stokie on Jul 9, 2024 19:12:20 GMT
Not sure if this is covered elsewhere so forgive me if so but what’s the point of U-21 squads nowadays? We are seeing more and more younger players in the euro’s and more and more younger players in the Premier League. The rules which encourage less contact nowadays may play a part in this. Surely Gone are the days of sending out younger players to be kicked up hill and down dale? Two squads needed of course but isn’t it time that it reverts to a 1st team/reserve team situation. If a player is 20-21 and not pushing the first team then what’s the point in having him? Players not playing regular football in first team play in reserves. Simple.
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Post by lordb on Jul 9, 2024 19:49:55 GMT
Players develop at different ages
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Post by MilanStokie on Jul 9, 2024 19:54:29 GMT
I definitely think there should be reserve football, even though essentially the U21s is used for this anyway.
I am inclined to agree with the OP, I would do away with U21 teams but maintain academy football all the way until U19s to allow focused development. That could even contain a limited amount of 20-23 year olds if necessary.
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Post by nonameface on Jul 9, 2024 19:56:21 GMT
Think your comments explains the reason perfectly?
Having them is seeing more younger players progress.
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