8MileBU Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Reported for being offensive to full backs As a bang-average former amateur full back myself, I’ll take that hit! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 So... after 9 pages, has anyone come up with actual evidence that colt teams in the league(s) would improve the development of youth players, as so far all I've seen is multiple posts highlighting the evidence against such a claim. Increase the size of the leagues? Sure, got no problem with that. Shoehorn in a couple of B team that will only benefit 2 out of the 42 clubs being asked to decide on the issue? Nah. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: As a bang-average former amateur full back myself, I’ll take that hit! Well OK then but you should still apologise just in case Paulo Maldini reads P&B Edited July 2, 2021 by topcat(The most tip top) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ric said: So... after 9 pages, has anyone come up with actual evidence that colt teams in the league(s) would improve the development of youth players, as so far all I've seen is multiple posts highlighting the evidence against such a claim. Increase the size of the leagues? Sure, got no problem with that. Shoehorn in a couple of B team that will only benefit 2 out of the 42 clubs being asked to decide on the issue? Nah. Do we know yet who is actually making the proposal and what the marketed benefits are? I don't particularly like the idea of Colt or B teams - it just seems to be very vague on who is pushing the proposal and how they are selling it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, AJF said: Do we know yet who is actually making the proposal and what the marketed benefits are? I don't particularly like the idea of Colt or B teams - it just seems to be very vague on who is pushing the proposal and how they are selling it. I should say I've got no axe to grind with the OF fans on this, it's an action being taken by their respective clubs not them. You're right about not knowing who is pursuing this, but considering the only two teams that would supply the B teams are Rangers and Celtic it rules out those clubs having no input. If there was evidence this would improve the game as a whole, I wouldn't necessarily be against it - although it's fair to say I really don't like the idea, but coupled with the massive advantage these clubs already have over the rest of the league it seems almost insulting to extend that advantage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Ric said: I should say I've got no axe to grind with the OF fans on this, it's an action being taken by their respective clubs not them. You're right about not knowing who is pursuing this, but considering the only two teams that would supply the B teams are Rangers and Celtic it rules out those clubs having no input. If there was evidence this would improve the game as a whole, I wouldn't necessarily be against it - although it's fair to say I really don't like the idea, but coupled with the massive advantage these clubs already have over the rest of the league it seems almost insulting to extend that advantage. Oh aye, I don't think there's really been any ill feeling against us as fans here, no issue with that. I don't think it's any secret that Rangers and Celtic have been pushing for Colt/B teams for a while now (which will be based on purely selfish reasons), I just find it odd that this proposal has come about so soon after the last one was mooted which makes me wonder what the driving force is. I'm not saying it isn't Rangers and Celtic, just that the article doesn't seem to make it clear who is putting the proposal to the clubs and for what benefit. I'd probably respect Rangers more if they are pushing the idea on the basis that they'll chuck some money at clubs for their own benefit rather than hide behind the "It'll improve player development and therefore improve the national team" spiel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Just now, AJF said: Oh aye, I don't think there's really been any ill feeling against us as fans here, I feel like that needs rectified 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Dons_1988 said: I feel like that needs rectified 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunning1874 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 11 hours ago, 8MileBU said: At no point have I even compared their ability 1 hour ago, 8MileBU said: Their ability is comparable 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 hour ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Well OK then but you should still apologise just in case Paulo Maldini reads P&B Sorry Paolo 21 minutes ago, Dunning1874 said: Selective whataboutery. I clarified what was meant in previous response to you which you’ve opted to ignore. Bored now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastecoatwilly Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 The dominance of the Glasgow clubs hasn't changed over the last century but it's always good to see the kicking and screaming from the Diddies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, 8MileBU said: Sorry Paolo I never claimed to be Paolo Maldini Spoiler I didn't deny it either Edited July 2, 2021 by topcat(The most tip top) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: I never claimed to be Paolo Maldini Hide contents I didn't deny it either I didn’t say you did. But just in case he reads P&B… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Brazil Forever Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, wastecoatwilly said: The dominance of the Glasgow clubs hasn't changed over the last century but it's always good to see the kicking and screaming from the Diddies. What's your big club then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, Blue Brazil Forever said: What's your big club then? Did you realise that his username is a transparent anagram of "I yellow twat sac"? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 30/06/2021 at 14:06, topcat(The most tip top) said: "no financial support" ? This clot teams thing is a shit idea but it's hardly a hill worth dying on, especially after we've spent much of the last decade saving the club 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahemps Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, wastecoatwilly said: The dominance of the Glasgow clubs hasn't changed over the last century but it's always good to see the kicking and screaming from the Diddies. Must be great, beating teams to a league title with in some cases 22 times their financial power. The SPFL is the least competitive league in Europe yet you think winning it is an achievement. It would be like all the other premier league diddie teams winning the lowland league then boasting about it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Jacksgranda said: Clearly Freudian dick slip 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Brazil Forever Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Did you realise that his username is a transparent anagram of "I yellow twat sac"? Yes, Many moons ago when he was also rabbiting on about this SOBS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan14 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 02/07/2021 at 09:54, topcat(The most tip top) said: Reported for being offensive to full backs which is what the country specializes in ( left sided ! ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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