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And I'll obviously be delighted if Spurs are drawn in Cheltenhams group.
I can kind of see your point here but wonder if you have a lower league club near you.
Check out the link in which Cheltenham Town explain why they voted for Christmas. May be of interest, may not.
https://www.ctfc.com/news/2017/may/checkatrade-trophy-how-we-voted/
My second team is Luton and they're vehemently opposed to the PL involvement in this competition, which is a large part of the reason that I am too.I can kind of see your point here but wonder if you have a lower league club near you.
Check out the link in which Cheltenham Town explain why they voted for Christmas. May be of interest, may not.
https://www.ctfc.com/news/2017/may/checkatrade-trophy-how-we-voted/
My second team is Luton and they're vehemently opposed to the PL involvement in this competition, which is a large part of the reason that I am too.
However, also on a gut instinct level, this feels like it's the thin end of the wedge on a slippery slope that will see our game in England become more Americanised with franchises and youth teams gradually eroding our lower leagues. Obviously there's a very long way to go before that happens, but I don't like any steps at all in that direction, however small they may be.
Out of interest what is the opposition to it from Luton?
I agree completely that we don't want to have B-teams in the lower leagues rather than actual local teams, but from what has been said this isn't the intention.
The rules were a joke last season, i believe luton were fined for playing young players rather than the first team which is ridiculous.
I think alot of these stupid 'strongest team' rules have been relaxed now.
My second team is Luton and they're vehemently opposed to the PL involvement in this competition, which is a large part of the reason that I am too.
However, also on a gut instinct level, this feels like it's the thin end of the wedge on a slippery slope that will see our game in England become more Americanised with franchises and youth teams gradually eroding our lower leagues. Obviously there's a very long way to go before that happens, but I don't like any steps at all in that direction, however small they may be.
I find it interesting that you think this could lead to an American style league with franchises. For me the natural progression would be more akin to the Spanish leagues, with PL teams developing 'B' teams and having them play in the lower leagues, which if it happened here would truly be the beginning of the end for lower league clubs.My second team is Luton and they're vehemently opposed to the PL involvement in this competition, which is a large part of the reason that I am too.
However, also on a gut instinct level, this feels like it's the thin end of the wedge on a slippery slope that will see our game in England become more Americanised with franchises and youth teams gradually eroding our lower leagues. Obviously there's a very long way to go before that happens, but I don't like any steps at all in that direction, however small they may be.
Quote on the EFL Trophy website;
Tottenham Hotspur’s head of player development, John McDermott added: “We took the decision to enter the competition as it is beneficial for the development squad’s scheduling this year. We know the Checkatrade Trophy will provide a massive challenge for us and we look forward to testing ourselves.”
I'm sure I remember reading last season that the scheduling was a reason why lots of premier league teams didn't enter a side.
Personally I'm all for it. How else are players like Onomah, KWP, CCV and Edwards going to get proper football when we refuse to loan them out.
Going to be black boots and Brylcream all round for the U18 lads then. Sleeve tattoos a no-no...Tottenham HotspurVerifierat konto@SpursOfficial 55 sför 55 sekunder sedan
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We are delighted to announce that Scott Parker has returned to the Club as our new U18 Coach & Club Ambassador - http://spurs.to/ParkerReturn
This makes me very happy.Tottenham HotspurVerifierat konto@SpursOfficial 55 sför 55 sekunder sedan
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We are delighted to announce that Scott Parker has returned to the Club as our new U18 Coach & Club Ambassador - http://spurs.to/ParkerReturn
Spurs U-18 will be the only locker room blaring Springsteen and Cash instead of hip hopGoing to be black boots and Brylcream all round for the U18 lads then. Sleeve tattoos a no-no...
Seriously though, great news, the sort of character any club would want working with young people.
Is Scotty a rocker? I always saw him as more of a Spandau Ballet or Phil Collins guy...Spurs U-18 will be the only locker room blaring Springsteen and Cash instead of hip hop