Ealing Bee
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Brexit... Covid... overcrowded catchment area... need proper adult football competition... costing us a packet for little return now Bellingham's been sold etc etc etc
"As part of an ongoing review of the Football Club, the Board have recently undertaken a thorough evaluation of our Academy system and broader player recruitment process
As a direct response to the findings of the internal review, the Club will be looking at remodelling the Academy system and exploring a “B and C Team” model.
We believe that the reallocation of both staff and subsidy, will provide the Football Club with a unique and unrivalled programme, catered towards an elite group of young players who will regularly challenge for positions in the First Team squad.
This new and exciting direction will transform Birmingham City into a Club that gifted young footballers will aspire to join.
The Club acknowledge that the proposed changes will impact a number of current staff and players within the existing system."
More here: Club Statement - Academy Update
So, having taken some of our (ahem) best players, they're now taking some of our best ideas?
Good luck with that one!
"As part of an ongoing review of the Football Club, the Board have recently undertaken a thorough evaluation of our Academy system and broader player recruitment process
As a direct response to the findings of the internal review, the Club will be looking at remodelling the Academy system and exploring a “B and C Team” model.
We believe that the reallocation of both staff and subsidy, will provide the Football Club with a unique and unrivalled programme, catered towards an elite group of young players who will regularly challenge for positions in the First Team squad.
This new and exciting direction will transform Birmingham City into a Club that gifted young footballers will aspire to join.
The Club acknowledge that the proposed changes will impact a number of current staff and players within the existing system."
More here: Club Statement - Academy Update
So, having taken some of our (ahem) best players, they're now taking some of our best ideas?
Good luck with that one!