The reserve and youth setups were different back then. When we went up to the PL in 2008, we played in the PL reserve league and it's no surprise we produced better players at that time as the were playing against better opposition. Then they brought in the categories and it became essential we were at least a Cat 2 or there's no point having an academy
Have to agree that the Alan’s have basically ground down a lot of loyal supporters who I believe wouldn’t care to much which division we were in but are more than pissed off with the conduct of the owners over the period they have been in charge. it had taken the gloss and enjoyment from what was something I have enjoyed for many years. Whatever they may do in snippets to appease and improve fan involvement and services,I’m afraid they will have to go or a least step away from a front line involvement…
Its been said so many times on here that the club are missing a major trick... Start with the kids.... Upper West, limited need for Stewarding... give free tickets away to schools on a rota, their football teams perhaps... that would be a great start, before you know it, kids will be asking parents to be taken to the match...
Good idea but the limited stewarding wouldn't apply. You need the same amount of stewards if there is 500 or 4,000 in there.
Given the current owners and div 2…I think a lot would go for it..but I get your point..some folk can’t be arsed with the politics etc..
Its not. I prefer the championship to the premier league. But i enjoyed last season. Silverware we don't care and all that
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