New 'youth' version of the Champions League

steo87

Apparently FIFA/UEFA are planning a Champions League composed of all of the best youth teams in Europe.

I think this would be a great idea as it will give the European experience to the young players and help them to break into the first team.

But they're gonna be played behind doors so looks like we won't get to watch the matches.

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1388281_city_help_to_pioneer_junior_champions_league

everdead.ie

This is a great idea although for some clubs it could see them loose a few of there rising stars but the article mentioned Real Madrid , Barca, Man City,Spurs, Chelsea, Inter, Milan, Sporting,

All have some great talent and it would be great to watch great to see the youngsters play as a curtain raiser to the main event as well.

Mikeyt086

No way are FIFA/UEFA planning this... Its a great idea.

Oh wait, players will be restricted to only those born inside their clubs stadium or training ground.

Mars Bar

That would be brilliant.

It lets the players get accustomed to all of the travelling and what not.

D'Agger

This is what agents & scouts wet dreams are made of

bamboozling

Great idea but I'd have reservations over some teams attempting to build super teams.

I hope the places are decided on merit rather than senior team membership of the Champions League, i.e Places are given to the winners of the FA youth cup and the Premier Academy League. If this competition was implemented 10 years ago clubs like Ipswich, Southamptonn and Leicister would have been involved which would be great to see.

It has the makings of a great competition but needs some sort of a labour law, something like a maximum of 3 non national players allowed play perhaps.

u140acro3xs7dm

I think its a good idea if organized properly but it could end up being a farce as the top clubs will want their teams in it, Meaning teams like Southampton or whoever has a great youth team at that time might miss out. Then again the likes of Southampton might not want their young players in it for fear they will get poached.

Also they have to play the champions league music, that really gets me psyched up before a match

opr

While I love the idea, I just can't help but be cynical towards the reasons behind it.

Opr

Jax Teller

Good idea . Barca prob walk it

u140acro3xs7dm

keysersoze_88 wrote: »

Good idea . Barca prob walk it

Some of the dutch teams would be in with a shout