PodgeyRam Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/premier-league-trial-for-the-trophy-3140598.aspx EFL Clubs have agreed, at their 2016 summer conference, to pilot a new format for the EFL Trophy as part of their ongoing commitment to creating more and better home grown players. The one season trial for season 2016/17 will include 64 teams made up of EFL League One and Two clubs, plus an additional 16 category 1 Premier League academy/under-21 sides. Central to the competition will be the introduction of a new group stage format with 16 regional groups of four teams. The top two teams will progress to the knockout stages of the competition with the final staged at Wembley Stadium in April 2017. Full details for 2016/17’s competition will be finalised within the next 14 days. Read more at http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/premier-league-trial-for-the-trophy-3140598.aspx#5HXVlukIFqToWVZo.99 Can't see the appeal of that to be honest. Why would fans want to go and watch under 21 teams? Also, does that mean our under 21's can play in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 1 minute ago, PodgeyRam said: http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/premier-league-trial-for-the-trophy-3140598.aspx EFL Clubs have agreed, at their 2016 summer conference, to pilot a new format for the EFL Trophy as part of their ongoing commitment to creating more and better home grown players. The one season trial for season 2016/17 will include 64 teams made up of EFL League One and Two clubs, plus an additional 16 category 1 Premier League academy/under-21 sides. Central to the competition will be the introduction of a new group stage format with 16 regional groups of four teams. The top two teams will progress to the knockout stages of the competition with the final staged at Wembley Stadium in April 2017. Full details for 2016/17’s competition will be finalised within the next 14 days. Read more at http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/premier-league-trial-for-the-trophy-3140598.aspx#5HXVlukIFqToWVZo.99 Can't see the appeal of that to be honest. Why would fans want to go and watch under 21 teams? Also, does that mean our under 21's can play in it? I can see the appeal, it gives under 21 teams competitive football, the league 1 and 2 teams will want to win the trophy. Also extra games can increase revenues. We had a crowd as big as some league 2 gates for the U21 match against Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I like it, and hope we enter. Good chance for the u-21's to match themselves against senior sides, and some extra local matches to watch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I like the idea. Just leave the proper competitions alone, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansea ram Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Stupid idea. Why can't the lower league clubs have their day out at Wembley. I suppose it will be a Manure v Chelski final then. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I think that's a good idea. Are we eligible to enter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ram Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Awful idea, just ruining it for the lower league clubs whose probably only real shot at winning anything other than playoffs is this just one step closer to having B teams put into the footballing pyramid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Terrible idea, yet again the pandering to the Premiership big boys and diluting our game. The beginning of the end for smaller clubs, and lower leagues full of b sides and empty stadiums. No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 12 hours ago, Posh Ram said: I think that's a good idea. Are we eligible to enter? Not 100 % but I think after last year's under 21 s promotion we should eligible yeah . Give me some bragging rights at work when our under 21s beat chesterfield ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 6 hours ago, Lord_Ram said: Awful idea, just ruining it for the lower league clubs whose probably only real shot at winning anything other than playoffs is this just one step closer to having B teams put into the footballing pyramid Exactly. Those with the power want to further concentrate it around a few very powerful clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 EFL what a rubbish name for a league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Haven't those premiership sides got enough paint? I'll get me coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Exsatley leave it alone give smaller clubs a chance a bit of glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 PodgeyRam, 12 teams in U21 top league that we are in so we should get an invite. then top four or however how many others are needed to fill up the best 16. Prem teams in divs 1 and 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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