Quote: Llynfi Valley Crusader "The elite Wigan youth players are paid around 4800 a year on apprentice contracts through something called the AASE qualification, which basically allows a relatively full time training schedule, whilst earning and also getting a sports related qualification. The basis for this being a) Wigan don't have to pay them as its funded by the course provider b) it's a carrot prior to a full contract for them but also l
Players who may not be quite at that level. For any 16 y old that money in essentially full time education is a draw but also allows for physical and tactical development. Perhaps Broncos need to get onto this as other SL clubs and even the midlands academy offer this.'"
You could argue London has much greater potential for finding young players under schemes like this than any other location. We have a huge potential talent pool compared to other clubs and no shortage of educational establishments.
