06 Sep 2016 11:09:35
Can anyone explain why at club level we have u23's and internationals are still u21's. I would think it would be best to have consistency for both.

{Ed002's Note - There is an U23 league in England and other countries have U23 sides which play at the Olypics and at friendly level. England cannot play in the Olympics.}

1.) 06 Sep 2016
06 Sep 2016 13:56:35
Just seems inconsistent throughout the FA. I have real gripe at the moment that at u12's level certain areas have adopted 9v9, academies the same playing the pitch 18yd line to 18yd line with smaller goals. In my area they voted against it and playing 11 v 11 full size goals. Common sense needs to prevail the tallest of u12 has no chance in a full goal. Playing on a smaller pitch would have players having more touches on the ball improving technique rather than whoever is the strongest and fastest. Rant over and sorry I know it's not Everton related.

{Ed002's Note - It is not the responsibility of The FA per se. There is co-ordination at the grass roots level and with County FAs. There is a lot to be learned from other countries (France and the Netherlands come to mind) but I am not an expert at anything with kiddies football I am afraid.}

2.) 06 Sep 2016
06 Sep 2016 14:59:47
Thanks for your replies ed it is just frustrating when you put time in and statistics prove it from elsewhere. I am not saying all regions are like this but some don't want to move forward with the times and we have dinosaurs as chairman of the counties junior leagues.