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Re: New Manager / What it means for the youth?

By Lesmundo3/5 23:18Fri May 3 23:18:25 2024In response to New Manager / What it means for the youth?

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As I work in non-league (admittedly two steps below) I can answer some of these questions. Would players go just because of the manager? 100%. I know that if me and my gaffer changed clubs we could bring a good chunk of players with us (at least half) and have seen this at other clubs in our league and the division above this season. Also, this is someone universally respected, and is talked about with respect by players in our dressing room, who've never played under him, so he is a name that people want to work with.

Most players at step 4 and below won't get a great deal of money, so will compromise for the right opportunity and environment. Also, they might be local which is also another draw.

Would players join up for less money for the right project? Definitely, especially if with a group and coaching staff that you work well with. Other draws could be playing style, the club name, etc. Also most of these players won't be on a long term contract so won't require a fee. Some of the players might come as a package and prefer playing with certain others (not uncommon at my level). The fact is that if the players buy into you and what you are doing, they will be interested in coming with you.

Regarding, the youth set up, while it is an asset, and may well provide a couple of prospects that could be developed into first teamers, the gap is vast. My club has a youth team in the CCL u18 league, and none of them are currently even close to playing in our reserves at step 7, let alone our first team. We have had players who have been in U23 set ups at clubs like Bromley, Wealdstone and Sutton, and they weren't good enough, so while it is a great thing to have it isn't a magic wand that can be relied upon.

Also, viewing a player is somewhat subjective, our chairman often picks a player out a player for praise that we think has struggled or singled a player out for criticism that we think has been vital.

This appointment definitely is cause for optimism so embrace it.

Edited by Lesmundo at 23:19:09 on 3rd May 2024

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