Recent content by CLEB

I don't really know what you're trying to say here. We're discussing the U-21s and their problems. The arguments used against the senior team should have no relevance. But, going with it as you brought it up, Pearce isn't picking players to a system. He has his favourites (Mancienne, Rose)...

Firstly, U-21 football is age grade football. It IS developmental. Winning, whilst being important, should be secondary to development at that stage. Clubs use reserves and younger age groups to develop players. Why is the international level so different? This win-at-all-costs by...

Very much so. He's been one of our better players in the games he's played at U-21 level and already has 17 senior games for Chelsea. The problem is that Pearce doesn't accept he's a developmental manager now and his job is to help players develop for the seniors, whilst winning if possible...