As far as I'm aware all clubs need to be running the WOF plan from next year. I think the older groups (10's and 11's) it is optional, however all clubs are sposed to be doing the younger format from 2012.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
That is my understanding of it too and then by 2013 everything up to and including 11s is locked in.
On a side note, I heard that the academy players are going back to playing for and training with clubs next winter with the academy being extra on top of it all. Sounds like a winner, until all these kids follow each other to certain clubs.... (both sides of the coin right there)