Quote Originally Posted by samcan View Post
Its was slated as a development league which also includes the elite kids. But the costs ensure that not all kids are eligible. That means we have kids who are way out of their league even by 11s and 12s who cant compete. This has created a lopsided competition.

"Oh and lets just keep blaming and kicking clubs who are always on the bottom. Bad luck ay, as long as your club is winning. That hero mentality of elite clubs is a disease for football" which is fairly common here. For mine, we need more stronger clubs as this increases the development of all players more of the time.
I’m not really sure what your point is or if you’re offering any solutions or what your position is on anything tbh.

I think everyone wants more, strong clubs and as you say that leads to better competition and better development.
But how do we achieve that?
You say there’s a blaming or kicking bottom teams mindset, but what’s the alternative? Weaken the stronger clubs? Why should they be weakened or victim of their success?
If little Johnny has the option of playing for club a who has a good rep and good results vs club b who is not as successful or good rep. Who does Johnny play for to become a better footballer and develop?