Since MUTV are not covering this, and the club don't promote the women's youth sides, which is very disappointing, especially when you out it into context of the hype with the men's/boys FA Youth Cup run this season, and the fact that you can watch all of their games, and the Under 19's in the UEFA Youth League, and Under 23's, it is very poor by the club to not show the equivalent women's/girls games.
This season we have been on fire at youth level in the women's/girls league and cup, why there is the hesitance to promote or show anything to do with them, I have no idea whatsoever.
You would think at the very least, since the club loves harking back to it's history, that they would do so this of all years, what with Karna doing so very well, and making her first team debut in the FA Cup.
Anyway, now that I have gotten all of that off of my chest, what are other people's thoughts on our women's youth sides and the players?
Anyone think that we could see Marc perform an about face, and start to use any of them seriously next season, if so which ones?
It is a huge leap from their current level to the first team for sure, especially when you take into consideration the fact that hopefully, we will want to push on from 4th place, and get 3rd or higher, can we really do that, whilst looking to promote youth team players, or would it be better to send a few out on loan next season, although Edwards has had that spell at Blackburn, would she want to go out on loan again?
Tough questions, as one has to think what is the right level (would any get in another WSL side and get the regular first team experience that we would need them to get, to aid their continued development, or would they be best off in the Championship??), and how do we pick the right club, or is it a case of letting teams know they are available, and hoping that a team comes in for them?
I guess this is where a Director of Football would REALLY come in handy, one that knows the women's game, and has the contacts to open doors, as surely we can't be expecting Marc to do that, or do Fletcher and John M have such knowledge and contacts?? I hope so, but I really am unsure.
Just interested to see what other people's thoughts are on this, and anything else to do with the development side.
This season we have been on fire at youth level in the women's/girls league and cup, why there is the hesitance to promote or show anything to do with them, I have no idea whatsoever.
You would think at the very least, since the club loves harking back to it's history, that they would do so this of all years, what with Karna doing so very well, and making her first team debut in the FA Cup.
Anyway, now that I have gotten all of that off of my chest, what are other people's thoughts on our women's youth sides and the players?
Anyone think that we could see Marc perform an about face, and start to use any of them seriously next season, if so which ones?
It is a huge leap from their current level to the first team for sure, especially when you take into consideration the fact that hopefully, we will want to push on from 4th place, and get 3rd or higher, can we really do that, whilst looking to promote youth team players, or would it be better to send a few out on loan next season, although Edwards has had that spell at Blackburn, would she want to go out on loan again?
Tough questions, as one has to think what is the right level (would any get in another WSL side and get the regular first team experience that we would need them to get, to aid their continued development, or would they be best off in the Championship??), and how do we pick the right club, or is it a case of letting teams know they are available, and hoping that a team comes in for them?
I guess this is where a Director of Football would REALLY come in handy, one that knows the women's game, and has the contacts to open doors, as surely we can't be expecting Marc to do that, or do Fletcher and John M have such knowledge and contacts?? I hope so, but I really am unsure.
Just interested to see what other people's thoughts are on this, and anything else to do with the development side.
