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Post by kentgas on Mar 16, 2021 13:00:07 GMT
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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 16, 2021 13:14:09 GMT
Of course it's relevant to Rovers. The FA will be watching very closely to see how this is received, how they get on, and how it affects them stockpiling players.
I fear that we're slipping towards B Teams in the EFL, with how some fans (I'm not doing this argument again) waved them into our EFL Trophy by supporting the amended competition.
I know it works ok in some other countries like Spain and Germany, but I would absolutely detest it over here.
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Post by chewbacca on Mar 16, 2021 13:18:45 GMT
I know it works ok in some other countries like Spain and Germany, but I would absolutely detest it over here. That's mainly because it's been part of the system for decades. The introduction of B sides in other countries hasn't exactly gone that well. As an example Juventus II now play in Serie C Group A, they've hardly set the world alight finishing exactly half way last season and the club is looking at potentially pulling them from the league. I don't see the benefit for the players, the league or the clubs. Worth noting that "B Teams" in the likes of Spain and Germany are not u23 models either... |
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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 16, 2021 13:23:03 GMT
I know it works ok in some other countries like Spain and Germany, but I would absolutely detest it over here. Worth noting that "B Teams" in the likes of Spain and Germany are not u23 models either... I wasn't aware of this. Just "reserves" then?
Do they (that you know of) get any go and watch? I can't see the appeal for either set of fans.
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Post by albaron on Mar 16, 2021 13:32:06 GMT
Worth noting that "B Teams" in the likes of Spain and Germany are not u23 models either... I wasn't aware of this. Just "reserves" then?
Do they (that you know of) get any go and watch? I can't see the appeal for either set of fans.
Strange -- But i reckon they'd get a near on full house when they play each other. |
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Post by Baxtinho on Mar 16, 2021 13:36:21 GMT
I wasn't aware of this. Just "reserves" then?
Do they (that you know of) get any go and watch? I can't see the appeal for either set of fans.
Strange -- But i reckon they'd get a near on full house when they play each other. Would you pay to see Rovers against Rovers B ? I bloody wouldn't. |
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Post by albaron on Mar 16, 2021 13:58:57 GMT
Strange -- But i reckon they'd get a near on full house when they play each other. Would you pay to see Rovers against Rovers B ? I bloody wouldn't. No i certainly would'nt. And i would'nt pay to watch Rovers play Rangers or Celtic B or Man Utd or Man City B. But the Scots are mental and I'm sure a Celtic B versus a Rangers B in Glasgow would be a sell out. |
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Post by lpgas1 on Mar 16, 2021 14:01:18 GMT
Strange -- But i reckon they'd get a near on full house when they play each other. Would you pay to see Rovers against Rovers B ? I bloody wouldn't. you are obviously a young un compared to a lot of us. I remember healthy sized crowds for the reserves at eastville |
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