Quote Originally Posted by J R Hartley View Post
The problem is the big boys can just come and nick the best ones now. You invest in kids from 7 to 14/15 and the big clubs just come in and turn their heads.

Look at they kid who’s just gone to Man U

I’m also old fashioned I think you should play local and play with your mates til your at least 14
I agree, although i'm an old bastard now! I do believe that from 17 onwards that young professionals should be playing against men, developed professionals, although that would mean bringing back the old reserve leagues, and that isn't going to happen.