Next season, Scottish Premiership B teams will partake in a revamped Challenge Cup format as part of a new 'Cooperation System' designed to tackle the decline of young players' match time. Proposed changes include allowing domestic loan flexibility for players aged 16-21 at lower-league clubs, enhancing first-team exposure for young talents. The initiative follows findings from the Scottish FA's 'Transition Report', which identified alarming trends in game time for youth players and provided successful measures observed in other leagues worldwide.
The new 'Cooperation System' aims to address the concerning decline in playing time for young players, offering practical solutions and enhanced development opportunities.
Andy Gould emphasized learning from global player development success, and Ian Maxwell described these changes as a significant step for enhancing opportunities for young talents.
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