[Albion] Barclays Under 21 Premier League

[Hyperion]

Not sure if anyone was aware of this.

Now we are in League 2 of this, I have just noticed that the new Sky Sports 5 channel will be showing games.

Hopefully they cover both leagues. Will be good to watch some fixtures on TV

 

[Conkers]

Arsenal U21's are in the 2nd division? Wow.

 

[Hyperion]

Arsenal U21's are in the 2nd division? Wow.

Surprise me somewhat too

 

[JCL - the new kid in town]

Arsenal U21's are in the 2nd division? Wow.

what age are the U21s that play for arsenal though? Any of the 19-21s that show a lot of talent will probably be in the main squad so perhaps its more like U19s for them?

 

[Taybha]

Good spot thanks for posting

 

[BigGully]

This is what confuses me, is it a relegation tiered league, or just a split of teams one just called first division and the other a second division.

You would expect at least Arsenal to be in the top division at some point, did they get relegated then, to then enter the 2nd division ??

 

[AZ Gull]

This is what confuses me, is it a relegation tiered league, or just a split of teams one just called first division and the other a second division.

You would expect at least Arsenal to be in the top division at some point, did they get relegated then, to then enter the 2nd division ??

This is the first season that there have been two divisions. Last season there were 22 teams and Arsenal finished 14th. Two teams have been added this season (as both ourselves and Derby attained Category One status). Last season's top 12 teams make up Division 1, and the bottom 10 teams from last season (plus Albion and Derby) make up Division 2. It is planned that 2 teams will be relegated/promoted each season moving forward, in an attempt to make the U-21 games more competitive and a better training environment for first-team football.

 

[TomandJerry]

 

[MattBackHome]

Were loose

 

[GingerBeerMan]

This is what confuses me, is it a relegation tiered league, or just a split of teams one just called first division and the other a second division.

You would expect at least Arsenal to be in the top division at some point, did they get relegated then, to then enter the 2nd division ??

I think this is the first year it was tiered. Last year they had about 20 teams in the league, and the bottom 10 were told they would be in the second divison this season. I assume promotion and relegation between the two tiers is happening, however no relegation from the second tier takes place. This is all my assumptions so correct me if anyone knows any different.

 

[AZ Gull]

I think this is the first year it was tiered. Last year they had about 20 teams in the league, and the bottom 10 were told they would be in the second divison this season. I assume promotion and relegation between the two tiers is happening, however no relegation from the second tier takes place. This is all my assumptions so correct me if anyone knows any different.

I would refer my learned friend to post #7.

 

[Peter Grummit]

Our first game at home to Blackburn at Lancing next Monday 18th at 7pm.

The mighty youth factory Palarse are in neither division.

PG

 

[perseus]

Fixtures

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/...lubId=ALL&paramComp_599=true&view=.dateSeason

 

[Easy 10]

Our first game at home to Blackburn at Lancing next Monday 18th at 7pm.

The mighty youth factory Palarse are in neither division.

PG

Interesting.

Anyone know why that is ? Genuine question, as I gather Palace's youth academy is on another level completely from anyone elses, certainly in this country, and only La Masia really comes anywhere near it in terms of regularly churning out such world class household names such as Victor Moses, Jon Williams, and that kiddy on loan at Cardiff last season who's name escapes me.

Does it exist above Category One status all on its very own ? Category Premiére Elite Platinum SuperDooperness or something ?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Interesting.

Anyone know why that is ? Genuine question, as I gather Palace's youth academy is on another level completely from anyone elses, certainly in this country, and only La Masia really comes anywhere near it in terms of regularly churning out such world class household names such as Victor Moses, Jon Williams, and that kiddy on loan at Cardiff last season who's name escapes me.

Does it exist above Category One status all on its very own ? Category Premiére Elite Platinum SuperDooperness or something ?

Yes, yes it does.

And you forgot John Bostock

 

[chucky1973]

Is there park and ride? Will there be pies?