16 Jan 2025 17:57:32
Kippen to scrap the B team in a move backed by PC. Wants players to be sent on loan or given a chance in the 1st team .
16 Jan 2025 18:18:43
It makes sense to scrap it as playing the odd friendly game here and there isn't going to progress anyone. Get the lads out playing every week can only be good for everyone.
16 Jan 2025 18:33:30
sounds good to me as what we are doing at the moment isn't working. It is just the b team though and the academy will still be there. try something new which may be how they work this in Holland. can't hurt to try it at least. Hopefully doesn't affect EHL in a bad way.
16 Jan 2025 18:38:58
Angus they have b teams in Holland playing in the league below etc… they have had that for years. It should also be the case in Scotland with b teams allowed to get promoted until the top league and they can also get relegated too.
We have far too many football clubs over our leagues for a small nation.
16 Jan 2025 19:19:37
Holland reserve teams play in league system, Norway, Germany likewise.
16 Jan 2025 19:56:10
Angus - the changes are extremely promising for me personally and also for the club.
Will have a bit of an impact on current squads when our youth system is realigned, we'll probably see an influx of higher standard youth from abroad come in, but aim is for those to raise the levels of the next batch of 'home grown' talent coming through.
Changes are being a little skewed in the media - obviously - but I'm sure more official info will be released in due course.
16 Jan 2025 20:22:30
Gd to hear that EHL?.
16 Jan 2025 20:25:41
Ehl now folk will start to understand why koppen got his new role.
I like how you r being frank ehl.
16 Jan 2025 20:29:52
Would like to think not only we can bring in players that match or better our current youngsters skill but are athletically better, bigger and stronger given we are choosing from a bigger pool. Anyone who makes it from Sco will have to be outstanding to match this new level which is a good thing.
16 Jan 2025 21:10:35
Good to hear ehl and good to hear it's good for you also.
16 Jan 2025 22:11:31
Glad to hear it will be of benefit EHL.
16 Jan 2025 22:30:22
It's a shame but with no development structure it's pointless. But that's down to useless SFA. Will mean a big clear out from academy sadly.
16 Jan 2025 23:20:33
Ehl, we all greatly appreciate your info on this. I for one look forward to your posts, along with other posters info aswell, I'm not trying to be a brown nose just with things like this it's priceless to have someone with first hand knowledge passing on what they knows.
17 Jan 2025 00:10:06
Good hearing this EHL.