I agree with you on the Worthing loan however playing in the conference has to be a step up from the U23 league in my opinion. The games are much more competitive and mean a lot more. Although I think the competition is a bit of a farce, I think the checkatrade cup will be brilliant for our...
Some players develop before others. He has only played in the u21 league before this season against a bunch of kids. Despite those players you listed, there are far more who haven't developed fully when they are 19.