Last year "Japan Cup" didn't happen (heard Mid Canty sent a team to Japan?). A 12th grade football 'FESTIVAL' was hosted by Waimak. This year, never saw any team selection on the Mainland website, but I heard feedback that they were very PC and didn't select an A and B team (but i think that is policy for non-national tournaments - including SI). FC20 probably have about 100 x 12 year olds playing so if its a festival, rather than a regional representative tournament, no biggie?
Might be no biggie, just looks funny dunnit?
The trials were only however open to previous Canty Reps from last years trials. Why is it called a Japan Cup anyways?
Thats the bit that I'm none to impressed with, I know its only an invitational tournie but why not treat it as build up to SI Champs? Only opening it to last years reps seems to be a bit wrong and puts a glass ceiling in place. Its things like this that make some players/coaches/clubs wonder if its worth sending players to 'trials'.
gings2011-08-03 14:22:59