bald reynard Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 I think I saw a quote from Sven a couple of months ago, saying that he'd like City to run a Reserve Team and enter a League for next season. Personally, I think this would be a good thing - we've not been able to 'blood' promising youngsters and try out possible recruits, except through one-off Trial games or the occasional ad hoc Reserve match, for some years now. I think even Pearson wanted to do it - but was told that we didn't have the finances to support it. With the Thai's on board, we do now. I hope Sven 'sticks' with the plan. What do others think ?
bald reynard Posted 26 April 2011 Author Posted 26 April 2011 I agree played at filbert street too I take it (I'm guessing here !), that you think having a Reserve team is not a good idea ?!
Outfox the Fox Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 I agree played at filbert street too I don't know what MarkyPlant is on about either, perhaps other than you're living in the past, BR! I would say that Reserve Teams are still a good idea though and City should enter a League next season.
Guest Col city fan Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 I think I saw a quote from Sven a couple of months ago, saying that he'd like City to run a Reserve Team and enter a League for next season. Personally, I think this would be a good thing - we've not been able to 'blood' promising youngsters and try out possible recruits, except through one-off Trial games or the occasional ad hoc Reserve match, for some years now. I think even Pearson wanted to do it - but was told that we didn't have the finances to support it. With the Thai's on board, we do now. I hope Sven 'sticks' with the plan. What do others think ? I sincerely hope so.. at the moment theres nothing after the Academy. One of my mates coaches the Academy players and is often saying that there is nowhere to go between the academy and the first team. Managers have consistently been loathe to give them the opportunity to make such a jump up. A reserve team, in a resrve league is crucial for the development of our good younger players and for the fitness of those not making the first team week-in, week-out.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 Of course a reserve team is a good idea. Keeps players on the fringe match fit for starters and a return of Family Night Football would be great too, possibly even build up the fan base with the kids.
MarkyPlant Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 No no Post came across wrong 1. I would love a reserve team, gives fridge players something to do. 2. I am only 16 and i would have loved to have gone to filbert street My last post was awful
Fosse Boy Posted 26 April 2011 Posted 26 April 2011 FNF was the nuts back in the day. If only we could transfer all the family-oriented "matchday experience" crap that goes with home games nowadays back into reserve football everyone would be much better off. Plus, the fact that we don't have a competitive ressies side nowadays is a massive embarrasment and to the detriment of the squad in the long run.
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 27 April 2011 Posted 27 April 2011 FNF was the nuts back in the day. If only we could transfer all the family-oriented "matchday experience" crap that goes with home games nowadays back into reserve football everyone would be much better off. Plus, the fact that we don't have a competitive ressies side nowadays is a massive embarrasment and to the detriment of the squad in the long run. I've suggested that every time the club send a survey. It gets people through the doors for reserve football, gets the kids ready to go to "proper" matches while letting them have their entertainment and lets the ressies play in front of crowds.
ajthefox Posted 27 April 2011 Posted 27 April 2011 It's a no brainer really and to be honest the club's only reason for not doing it is seemingly money anyway, so hopefully now we can start something back up.
lcfcsnow Posted 27 April 2011 Posted 27 April 2011 http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2347872,00.html Milan is clearly not a fan of these reserve teams <_<
broughtonblue Posted 21 May 2011 Posted 21 May 2011 With the news today of 10 players not having their contracts re newed, I hope it doesn't mean this is not going to happen. What better way for the likes of tunch to regain fitness, both physical and match,
Fosse Boy Posted 21 May 2011 Posted 21 May 2011 With the news today of 10 players not having their contracts re newed, I hope it doesn't mean this is not going to happen. What better way for the likes of tunch to regain fitness, both physical and match, Well if he's only got pre-season to prove his fitness entering a reserve league starting in August/September might be a bit redundant. Agree with your concerns though, so small-time we can't trot out a competitive midweek XI.
Father Ted Posted 21 May 2011 Posted 21 May 2011 With the news today of 10 players not having their contracts re newed, I hope it doesn't mean this is not going to happen. What better way for the likes of tunch to regain fitness, both physical and match, For the young lads that got released there will be more coming up.
MPH Posted 21 May 2011 Posted 21 May 2011 With the news today of 10 players not having their contracts re newed, I hope it doesn't mean this is not going to happen. What better way for the likes of tunch to regain fitness, both physical and match, Relax. The mighty Svennis is only making room for his army of new players.
Isopen Posted 21 May 2011 Posted 21 May 2011 I attended the Sven & Faz Q & A at the club The topic came up and both Sven & Faz were against joining a reserve league (many present looked dis-appointed by the news) But then Sven went on to say he liked the set up in some other countries, where there was an U21 League, where you could play up to 6 over aged players (which sounded much like a reserve side set up to me), but this doesn't exist in the UK of course. So another season of friendlies with trialists included to follow
broughtonblue Posted 21 May 2011 Posted 21 May 2011 I attended the Sven & Faz Q & A at the club The topic came up and both Sven & Faz were against joining a reserve league (many present looked dis-appointed by the news) But then Sven went on to say he liked the set up in some other countries, where there was an U21 League, where you could play up to 6 over aged players (which sounded much like a reserve side set up to me), but this doesn't exist in the UK of course. So another season of friendlies with trialists included to follow I really can't see an argument against a reserve team!
Father Ted Posted 22 May 2011 Posted 22 May 2011 I really can't see an argument against a reserve team! Potential injuries and fatigue to fringe players. Youth players may struggle to cope playing both reserves and under 18s. Cost???
Iwan is a Welshman Posted 22 May 2011 Posted 22 May 2011 I'm not necessarily against the idea but I would've thought that loaning players out is a more effective method of bringing kids on today. Reserve leagues aren't competitive enough.
Fosse Boy Posted 22 May 2011 Posted 22 May 2011 I'm not necessarily against the idea but I would've thought that loaning players out is a more effective method of bringing kids on today. Reserve leagues aren't competitive enough. Think it depends on the player to be honest. Some youngsters thrive under the conditions of going out on loan to get their name about in a lower division and prove something to their boss, others like to be brought on at close quarters in the structured environment of the club they've grown up at.
Haydos Posted 22 May 2011 Posted 22 May 2011 I'm not necessarily against the idea but I would've thought that loaning players out is a more effective method of bringing kids on today. Reserve leagues aren't competitive enough. Playing football for the 2nd XI of a club in one of the best leagues outside the top divisions in the world isn't competitive enough?
Iwan is a Welshman Posted 22 May 2011 Posted 22 May 2011 Playing football for the 2nd XI of a club in one of the best leagues outside the top divisions in the world isn't competitive enough? If it was the best way of bringing kids through we'd be doing it - as would everybody else. 16 teams entered the Premier Reserve League last year. That doesn't include Spurs, Birmingham, Fulham and Stoke who all felt that there were better methods of bringing youngsters through and pulled out. So that gives me the impression that it doesn't present a competitive enough environment. Or, at least, not compared to loaning players out to first team football. I've seen footage of Arsenal Reserves playing Everton Reserves. Two of the biggest youth academies in the country. Played in front of a handful of people at Everton's training ground. Both clubs still loan a large number of players out. Our reserves would play alongside those from Bradford City and Rotherham United - at the same level as Gateshead's reserves. As I said, I still don't necessarily disagree with it, it was just a suggestion. I think Fosse Boy's response probably hit the nail on the head.
Haydos Posted 22 May 2011 Posted 22 May 2011 If it was the best way of bringing kids through we'd be doing it - as would everybody else. 16 teams entered the Premier Reserve League last year. That doesn't include Spurs, Birmingham, Fulham and Stoke who all felt that there were better methods of bringing youngsters through and pulled out. So that gives me the impression that it doesn't present a competitive enough environment. Or, at least, not compared to loaning players out to first team football. I've seen footage of Arsenal Reserves playing Everton Reserves. Two of the biggest youth academies in the country. Played in front of a handful of people at Everton's training ground. Both clubs still loan a large number of players out. Our reserves would play alongside those from Bradford City and Rotherham United - at the same level as Gateshead's reserves. As I said, I still don't necessarily disagree with it, it was just a suggestion. I think Fosse Boy's response probably hit the nail on the head. I share similar sentiments I suppose but I still believe it could be valuable. You mention certain teams but I could throw a handful out that do, including the top teams in the prem. Obviously it's down to personal choice as at the end of the day it's like you said, a preference of how you develop your youth players.
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