12-06-2024, 10:53 AM
OK teefor I stand corrected re 'Fos' , however at that time we still developed very significant players 'Pro Rata' for that time , and with minimal facilities for youth football, no proper training ground against League one clubs with superior infrastructure and finance.
Agreed, it does seem to be the one sector of football, that gives many youngsters a vision of their dream, only to see that dream burst.
Perhaps the whole system is flawed ?
At what age do footballers reach their athletic maturity these days ? - probably not until mid 20's , which in itself discredits the academy policy.
Agreed, it does seem to be the one sector of football, that gives many youngsters a vision of their dream, only to see that dream burst.
Perhaps the whole system is flawed ?
At what age do footballers reach their athletic maturity these days ? - probably not until mid 20's , which in itself discredits the academy policy.