My mate's son is playing in these games - he turned 15 a week or so ago so i watched him a couple of weeks ago for the u16s (most of whom are under age). not a bad bunch of lads tbf
Sounds like the Brentford model is changing. I know of 3 lads (17 year olds) who have joined the bees last month. Different type of contracts with one lad getting a short time to prove himself but the first year scholar getting a 3 year deal. The other lad is having to wait longer as they are checking out an issue in the medical but hopefully it won't stop the deal.
Brentford have used a B' team for a number of years but they are going back to having an academy. Think they only wanted the 16-18 year group but they may have to cover the younger age groups as well.
I thought it was strange why 3 lads who couldn't get a deal lower down the league's suddenly were wanted by a Premier team who only had a first team and a B team.
I really don't know if this is common knowledge or not. Came from a good source who works in football recruitment.
Heather asked about clubs like Brentford who don’t have an academy, and whether that’s a feasible alternative model. Steve said that he strongly disagrees with that model and that even Brentford is starting its academy back up. By 2025, all PL clubs will have to have a Category 1 academy. “Football clubs should be serving their communities with a youth development programme with players who, in the main, come from that community,” said Steve.
Heather asked about clubs like Brentford who don’t have an academy, and whether that’s a feasible alternative model. Steve said that he strongly disagrees with that model and that even Brentford is starting its academy back up. By 2025, all PL clubs will have to have a Category 1 academy. “Football clubs should be serving their communities with a youth development programme with players who, in the main, come from that community,” said Steve.
I think the financial constraints of building their new stadium forced them to abandon their academy.
The new ground is superb. (I'm going there tomorrow to see London Irish play Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Cup Final.)
Sounds like the Brentford model is changing. I know of 3 lads (17 year olds) who have joined the bees last month. Different type of contracts with one lad getting a short time to prove himself but the first year scholar getting a 3 year deal. The other lad is having to wait longer as they are checking out an issue in the medical but hopefully it won't stop the deal.
Brentford have used a B' team for a number of years but they are going back to having an academy. Think they only wanted the 16-18 year group but they may have to cover the younger age groups as well.
I thought it was strange why 3 lads who couldn't get a deal lower down the league's suddenly were wanted by a Premier team who only had a first team and a B team.
I really don't know if this is common knowledge or not. Came from a good source who works in football recruitment.
Brentford have no choice. It is Premier league rules. I read a short article moaning about having to spend a million pounds plus to run an academy.
Heather asked about clubs like Brentford who don’t have an academy, and whether that’s a feasible alternative model. Steve said that he strongly disagrees with that model and that even Brentford is starting its academy back up. By 2025, all PL clubs will have to have a Category 1 academy. “Football clubs should be serving their communities with a youth development programme with players who, in the main, come from that community,” said Steve.
What happens if a team gets promoted to the Premier League after 2025 and dont yet have the infrastructure in place for a Category One Academy? - i.e. another Brentford who have kicked their Academy into touch for the time being.
Presume they get X amount of years to get it setup?
The U18's won 5-1 at home to Birmingham City, yesterday.
They are 3 points clear of 2nd placed Millwall with a game in hand. Bristol City are the only other team who could catch them, but that would require 3 Charlton losses, 3 Bristol City wins and a 16 goal swing. They also meet in the final game.
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Well done lads
we finished the half very strongly
1-1 at the break
2-3 defeat
excellent game and could have gone either way
The other lad is having to wait longer as they are checking out an issue in the medical but hopefully it won't stop the deal.
Brentford have used a B' team for a number of years but they are going back to having an academy. Think they only wanted the 16-18 year group but they may have to cover the younger age groups as well.
I thought it was strange why 3 lads who couldn't get a deal lower down the league's suddenly were wanted by a Premier team who only had a first team and a B team.
I really don't know if this is common knowledge or not. Came from a good source who works in football recruitment.
Heather asked about clubs like Brentford who don’t have an academy, and whether that’s a feasible alternative model. Steve said that he strongly disagrees with that model and that even Brentford is starting its academy back up. By 2025, all PL clubs will have to have a Category 1 academy. “Football clubs should be serving their communities with a youth development programme with players who, in the main, come from that community,” said Steve.
The new ground is superb. (I'm going there tomorrow to see London Irish play Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Cup Final.)
Presume they get X amount of years to get it setup?
I haven't seen any official reports, but Patrick Casey scored 4 of the 5 goals on Saturday.
I'd love to see Casey around the first team for a few games if he's signed. Looks to have a very good goalscoring record.
Scoring goals..
They are 3 points clear of 2nd placed Millwall with a game in hand. Bristol City are the only other team who could catch them, but that would require 3 Charlton losses, 3 Bristol City wins and a 16 goal swing. They also meet in the final game.