BeerMonster

How did the game go? @Hertz1874

In reality it doesn’t even need to be a new club set up. There is more than enough clubs going about that they could set up ties with. As an example why not approach a junior club that have under 14s , 15s and 16s then approach an amateur club then an EOS club and ask them if they were interested in working together to help produce players for the berwick first team. Natural progression is when they are ready have them in the reserves so the 1st team manager can have a look at them. If they then get a 1st team contract then all clubs that developed them get a development fee / donation from Berwick that is agreed beforehand . This will also attract players to these clubs in the hope that they eventually got to play for berwick. Surely that’s a more economical way of doing things than setting up a new club and any money spent is solely going on the progression of the 1st team and the clubs that are linked to bring more through. Overtime the club would hopefully have a high percentage if not all players being local therefore little to no travel expenses for players, no transfer fees as such and they actually could train local and give the community there club back. Maybe im being daft but it really is as simple as that.

As you walk down your local high street and you see signs like “shop local” and “use it or you’ll lose it” does that not smack a bit of what the real issue is behind the failings of berwick Rangers? Can anyone tell me what sort of scouting network Berwick has? As it sure as hell looks like they don’t look anywhere local! Im sure all supporters would rather see 17 local lads showing passion and fight, than what’s currently on offer. For me there has been a major flaw in the model and structure at berwick Rangers for years. With such a vast area like the borders and north Northumberland to pick up players from, then this has to of been where scouting was taking place and not what has happened for years bringing players in from Edinburgh and afar. I know for a fact that good players that would of gave there right hand to play for berwick over the years were never even looked at or thought about. Take a look at a local lad now called Jack Hamilton, why was he not snapped up a few years ago before Livingston came sniffing. Yes he played for half a season and ended up top scorer but why was he not at berwick for two or three seasons and then sold on for a good wee profit? Im going to answer my own question really and it’s all down to how local football is perceived by berwick and the managers they appoint. Simply they don’t have any knowledge of lads that play in the local and surrounding areas and are not willing to look. Before anyone says “what about Brydon” yes I know he’s local and yes he’s a good player but there is also another 3 or 4 local lads that play that position that are as good or better in my opinion. Berwick Rangers really need to start looking closer to home, set a structure up that sees youngsters going up through the levels required and eventually playing for the club they love. With all the clubs in the area ranging from youth to amateur to semi-pro it’s not to difficult to get something setup so these players don’t end up being overlooked and ultimately end up playing with there mates at the Stanks. All that said I do wish Berwick all the best and really do hope the manage to stay in the league for next season

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