Are smaller players being protected or are teams just protecting results?In this episode of the Ball At All Cost Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Brandon from Lambbeath Tigers to unpack one of grassroots football’s most debated topics: how the game treats smaller players.We discuss bio-banding, player development, football intelligence, mentality, and the pressures within England’s youth football system. From coaching decisions to parental expectations, this conversation explores whether talent is being nurtured properly or filtered out too early because of size.This episode is essential listening for football parents, grassroots coaches, and anyone invested in the future of player development.Join the conversation and share your thoughts… does size really matter in football?#youthfootball #grassrootsfootball #footballdevelopment #biobanding #playerdevelopment#smallplayers #footballcoaching #footballpodcast #football #ballatallcost