EFL Trophy

Who cares dog shite trophy anyway

 

Getting ever more ridiculous, they don't even invite the U23 sides now before doing the draw?

 

Not worth a thread.

Apologies for my response, which will bump this bollox.

 

That's what you do best

 

Most posters here like me.

They respect what I'm doing and think I'm great.

Wait, this isn't the Donald Trump quotes thread is it?

Bumped again

 

Nothing against your post or thread, mate, everything against the shitty cup

 

I will continue to boycott this competition while they allow under 23 teams. Can’t wait for Newcastle v Sunderland Under 23’s

 

U23 teams are confirmed but the draw for them to be put into the groups. The u23 teams for the North are:
1. Everton U21
2. Leicester City U21
3. Manchester City U21
4. Middlesbrough U21
5. Newcastle United U21
6. Stoke City U21
7. West Bromwich Albion U21
8. Wolverhampton Wanderers U21

Any major rivalries will be avoided so that they can keep police costs down.

The reality is this tournament is here to stay and now worth around 500k to the winner (over 200k from prize money). All losses are covered by the EFL so no risk for clubs.

 

So is it Under 21 teams now, not Under 23 ?

 

"After the initial pilot season in 2016/17, clubs voted to retain the position last summer, whereby 16 Category 1 teams were invited to participate in the competition for a two-season cycle which comes to an end after next year’s final at Wembley Stadium.

The changes were initially made to assist the revitalisation of a flagging competition, whilst also creating playing opportunities for young players and providing increased revenue for EFL clubs.

Clubs were given the opportunity to fully air their views on the direction of travel and, based on the feedback received, the EFL Executive will now work up a formal proposal for 2019/20 and beyond ahead of the next club meeting in September.

Meanwhile, a number of minor rule changes were confirmed for 2018/19 with EFL clubs now being given the opportunity to name players who are out on-loan at National League clubs, whilst invited teams will only be able to name two players who are over the age of 21 and have made more than 40 First Team appearances."

 

Everton in our group.

 

Couldn't give a flying feck about this bollocks.

 

Group of death.

 

Without doubt .