@perks77@TomJGarry It's the integration into senior teams that is important - that's a very different experience from playing alongside those the same age.
@perks77@TomJGarry Totally agree. A sense of belonging and experiencing National League training regime, as well as week in week out minutes with experienced players is invaluable for younger players.
This is a huge problem for all
home nations! Players need to be advised better to get out and play, go to clubs where the environment will support development not just look good on a CV and not play!
History in the making and a big step for visibility in the lower tiers of women's football! For the first time, a Women's FA Cup First Round Proper tie between third and fourth-tier teams will be broadcast on a major TV network this afternoon as @CheadleStingers face @BoroWomen.