As we are for now as stability is far more important.
If we had a feeder team I would look for it to be an U19 format, more like a reserve team where we can see trialists on a regular basis.
Agreed, as they are nearer to being a ‘useable product’
It’s ok having a team of ‘outstanding’ 8 year olds… but they are probably, at best, TWELVE years off of becoming a first team regular.
The number of ‘outstanding’ nursery players whom don’t grow or develop or whom become ‘immobile’ or non-athletic and drop out is very, very high.
A ‘second team’ also allows you to keep those not regularly starting for the first team match fit / sharp and where the players returning from injuries can play.
Stability & consolidation are the key words for the next few years.
