17 Jul 2017 20:29:45
The squad is already balked up as it is especailly with the additions being touted. Others will have to leave to make space for them.

{Ed042's Note - Increased games. Not all players will be fit at all times. We can probably accommodate all first team players but the youth may not get many chances. }

1.) 18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017 08:50:13
I'm sure youth will get chances in league/ fa cup. The more games they win the more games they will play, maybe even get a few league appearences if they show they are good enough.

{Ed042's Note - But my concern is that will they be happy with that? This is what happened at Chelsea to some extent. Players couldn't see a way into the first team. And so they started to leave. We can't let a similar situation happen at our club. I believe though if TAA breaks though as a regular competitor for the rb spot, it'll be a big boost for the youth setup. }

2.) 18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017 09:56:47
I know what you mean, but i do think there will be some chances in cup matches and in them they have to show they are up for the challenge. No matter what the level of the team they are playing against they need to be motivated and determined. If they are not good enough to beat a championship team then they are not good enough to play for our first team. But if they do well in this and prove they are good enough then shame on the club.

{Ed042's Note - Let's hope so. For me we have some great talent coming through and they atleadt deserve a chance. Not that I wouldn't want to sign Keita and VVD, both of whom will be fantastic signings if true, but we can't afford our squad to get bloated. It's a delicate balance. }