I see they’ve added 2 Non League English teams. Also as per last season, 12 colt teams from the Premiership. As we’ve done away with the under 21 league, anyone know what age the colt teams will be?
https://spfl.co.uk/news/article/nati...n-irn-bru-cup/
https://spfl.co.uk/docs/067_324__irn...1528461631.pdf
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10-06-2018 05:57 PM #1@hibs.net private member
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10-06-2018 06:20 PM #2Solipsist
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I didn't like it when they brought in the Welsh and Irish teams, so it's even more nonsensical to invite a couple of English clubs.
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10-06-2018 06:24 PM #3@hibs.net private member
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I think it's a good edition to the tournament. The Welsh/Irish teams didn't stop the trophy staying in Scotland, so I don't see how English national league teams automatically would.
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Probably to do with the sponsors wanting their brand extended into England
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It is a realistic opportunity for these clubs to win a cup, don't know how the addition of these teams changed that
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10-06-2018 06:30 PM #6Solipsist
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Makes sense for Wales and Ireland, although how much attention it will get in England is debatable. Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
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Because the more teams that are in it, the harder its gets. And neither of the beaten semi-finalists last season were Scottish. There could have been a Wales-Northern Ireland final for a "Scottish" trophy. Originally Posted by 1van Sprou7e
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It's under-20's. Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
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Full rules for 17/18 are here - https://spfl.co.uk/docs/067_324__cha...1501603596.pdf
7.4 In the case of Colt Teams participating in the Competition, Players who qualify as Under20 Players and who would be eligible to Play in the Development League for theClub/club concerned, are eligible to Play in the Competition.
7.5 A Colt Team shall be permitted, but not obliged, to Play a maximum of two Over AgePlayers in any Match.
I can't find an equivalent document for 18/19 though.
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All the Colt teams struggled last year, as it was an under 20 age group. Wonder if it’s the same this season, if it is we may struggle to get much of a side together for this Originally Posted by Eyrie
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