MJP_Exeter
Well-known Exeweb poster
We have to realistic also that whilst I agree with your principle it probably won't as the youngster is potentially pricing themselves out of a move.It's not "bitter" at all...It's recognising that, with a little thought, these young players could repay the commitment that the club has made and the long hours that were spent, by so many people, in fostering their talents to a level where they had the opportunity. We all know the system and we all should know that its not going to change, so the only way the club can protect their investment is by trying to persuade these kids to sign a deal so the bigger clubs have to pay a proper price...
By sticking on long enough to be offered pro terms means we at least aren't on the EPPP System which benefits us better by a small amount but ultimately by putting stumbling blocks in the way of the best young players will potentially put them off coming to us in the first place. Its a horrible balancing act. Ultimately we need to fight and persuade for change in the system.