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National Youth League

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
National Youth League
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
What does everyone think of the National Youth League??
 
Do you think they should have more games? Not even have it. Or should NZ Football put more money into developing the Youth of our country?
Ryzah132008-08-01 22:32:54
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
NZF doesn't have any money.

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
more games would be better.
watching the waikato youth team was better than watching the first team most of the time!
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
It's a good question. I personally think there's a catch 22 situation with the National Youth League. I think it's great for the younger players in NZ to have this competition and, ultimately, it will benefit the clubs in future seasons as those players make the first teams. However, I feel the season is far too short. The only problem with making it longer is that club's would have to secure some serious finance to cope with the travelling etc and it's hard enough for some to finance their NZFC teams let alone youth teams as well. Without a sponsor the youth league can't really be extended to cover the whole season IMHO.PSG552008-08-03 00:17:00
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over 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
I think that the short season is due to cost and maybe because it is over the school holiday to avoid commitment clashes with club and schools stuff. I am not sure of the reasons but I am sure they have their reasons.

It would be great for more games as well as more money. It is a much need competition.
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