Express is struggling because a few of their top 2025 players were forced by parents to be re-classed to 2026( held back left back. Whatever you want to call it. In the eyes of express parents. If your son is a good player, They can be a great player by holding him back. The holdback epidemic is getting out of control What are parents demonstrating to their sons. Money affords you the edge and loop holes to get ahead in life. Very sad indeed