Many of you will know that @RowdenJRSG - aka Connor Rowden - is the go-to guy when it comes to youth football in England.
Here's part two of a two-part interview with him & Ali discussing specific clubs with academies to be proud of, as well as some wider issues surrounding the topic. You can find a running order below:
Ipswich and Norwich spur each-other on to produce high quality footballers.
Bristol City - a Championship version of Monaco - Tyreeq Bakinson.
Derby County - a new wave of talent
Brentford - shutting down the academy.
Leeds United, West Brom, Reading & Wigan Athletic.
Luton & James Justin. Coventry & Tom Bayliss. Sunderland & Josh Maja.
Crewe Alexandra - the blueprint. Colchester - prioritising promotion from within
EPPP, its benefits and its problems.
The proposed changes to the loan system.
Europe as a loan destination for PL players instead of the EFL.
Checkatrade Trophy - has it benefited the academy teams involved?
B Teams in the EFL - is it likely, and is it feasible?
Problems with the current youth league structure.
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