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I'm not a fan of it, I still fail to see how it benefits FC other than financially? It's a no brainer for KR. And I'm not trolling, I really think that is the case - both clubs pay less so gain financially but there is no doubt which team benefits in term of the output (players).
And I don't see it lasting long. (hopefully)'"
Isn't a financial benefit well worth having? Especially if the money can be spent better elsewhere e.g. On having an additional development level.
Apart from maybe Saints, Leeds and Wigan, how many clubs have under-19 teams that offer value for money?
Paying transfer fees, scouting the lower leagues and the amateur game - that'd offer more bang for your buck than the current system. At the moment it's basically train some teens to the point where a few are ready for championship 1. I know Hull fans are (rightly) proud of their under-19s efforts, but if you look at pound spent per regular first teamer produced, as Pearson, surely will, you can understand why he might think there's gotta be a better way.