EPPP explained

[mighty__mag]

Not sure if anyone has come across this or ever heard of it. But I was basically looking at young talents in the UK and I heard a few noises last year about a 15yr old kid being called up to England u18s turns out he is in Cardiff City's youth academy, eligible at the moment to still possibly choose to play for England or Wales.

 

Anyway had a look on their website to see how he is progressing, as Cardiff fans last year were talking about potential beyond the likes of Ramsey,possibly even Bale.

 

Guess what, he's now with Man City, unreal.

Apparently their persuit was relentless.

 

A comment from the bluebird fans:

 

"That's a disaster . What's the point in putting millions into an academy when the big clubs can just walk in and take their pick"

 

"Some clubs aren't even bothering with academies any more because they know any decent talent will be stolen by the elite clubs"

 

The link below explains the EPPP system.

 

https://tomkinstimes.com/2014/07/strengthening-the-strong-weakening-the-weak/

 

Seems like a tragedy for clubs who can't stop the vultures.

 

That link is a very in depth look at how it all works, hope any of you find it interesting especially if it is something you are unaware of. Pure elitist stuff. Political football, and potentially ruining small clubs.

 

 

[Anon]

Think the agents and the media have a larger part in this than is mentioned there. So many young (especially English) decent youngsters get hyped up as the next big thing, make a big money move too early, then their career flounders.

[Altamullan]

It is just not for for purpose. The stated aims/principles (below), in a 'mother's love and apple pie' way aren't anything to disagree with it. The methodology for delivering the aims, just isn't going to work. Don't see us helping our ''Yoof" reach their potential until Youth Development is taken away from clubs.

 

"… a long-term strategy designed to take Premier League Youth Development to the next level.

 

The EPPP is the result of consultation between the Premier League and its clubs, representatives of the Football League, the Football Association and other key football stakeholders.

 

It has six fundamental principles:

 

·    Increase the number and quality of Home Grown Players gaining professional contracts in the clubs and playing first-team football at the highest level

·    Create more time for players to play and be coached

·    Improve coaching provision

·    Implement a system of effective measurement and quality assurance

·    Positively influence strategic investment into the Academy System, demonstrating value for money

·    Seek to implement significant gains in every aspect of player development"