Quote Originally Posted by Captain_Carl View Post
The comment I am reacting to is that the other 8 teams who are not in that top 4 are just making up the numbers. That is just not true.
Isn't it? Do you believe that the weaker teams are improving? The results would suggest otherwise. Development is what matters most and the results are probably the best indicator of improvement (and I do agree with you about who cares who wins the under 13s). The scores would seem to indicate that there is minimal development in those weaker squads.

I believe a method is needed to even up the teams to maximise development. The imbalance is detrimental to improvement.

Maybe something like only allowing each club to release a maximum number of players each season.

I hope others may have some solutions for discussion.