tom_ecfc
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I don’t think it’s got anything to do with the number of cat 1 & 2 clubs entering.
For "quality" reasons this season they altered the rules so that only Academy Category 1 & 2 clubs could enter the competition. The only exception was that they allowed Brentford (who had just restarted their academy at level 4) to enter as they are a Premiership club. As I said before only a change to the rules will allow City back in.
Exeter City's entry into Premier League Cup rejected
This season City are unable to compete in the competition due to the number of category one clubs that have applied to compete.
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