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pete
05/09/2005, 2:43 PM
I was listening rugby talk on the radio about Leinster the other day & tey call their reserve/u-21 team the 'Academy'.

I think it gives much better impression & the eL would do well to adopt simialr name.

If an eL club could say had Academy team instead of u-21 team would appear more professional.

crc
05/09/2005, 2:58 PM
In France they call the u-21 team the 'espoirs' (which means the 'hopefuls').

In fairness I don't think you're going to create too much excitement around the u-21 league no matter what you call it, but it should definately be held up as a useful target for young players here who think that the only way to succeed is by going to England.

pete
05/09/2005, 3:08 PM
I know won't make any difference to attendances but would sound better if could call it say the Derry City Academy.

thejollyrodger
05/09/2005, 3:12 PM
great idea. i think it might work well