FA Youth Cup 22:12 - Nov 2 with 405 views | Leadbelly | Dagenham 7 Col U 3 How much do D & R spend on their academy? | |
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FA Youth Cup on 12:11 - Nov 3 with 382 views | noah4x4 | Norwich 1 - 7 U's Evidently less than Norwich spent on their First XI. Freak results are no guide to the future (Norwich got promoted). The U's U18 defeat to Daggers was a ten goal thriller amongst juniors, many under age and/or very inexperienced. The spend on the Academy is irrelevant to anything except the First XI. Our U23's, largely all Academy are doing exceptionally well. The club must soon benefit; and it already has; Wright; Gilbey (sold); Bonne; Lapslie; James etc. I watch the U23's regularly, and the pipeline looks sound. | | | |
FA Youth Cup on 19:15 - Nov 3 with 357 views | bwildered | Must be deemed quite a giantkilling act, and raise a few eyebrows, considering the clubs academy status . No over aged players can be selected, so perhaps the majority who played might have come from the lower age bracket from those available . Let's hope the lesson learnt is that plenty of work and improvement is still required to make the step up to full time pro contracts . Let's not forget the U23 results have stood up well this season considering several have had first team run outs . The result disappointing and a realility check though, not just the players but also future management ! | |
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