Originally Posted by Anonymous
that's the good news and the bad news, unfortunately too many legacy players find their way on to teams that they don't belong on. just because there's an older sibling or two playing (or have already played) it shouldn't guarantee a roster spot for a player, but that's far from the reality, way to many kids get special treatment because them and/or their family are a proven entity in terms of being a money maker for a club - it happens almost everywhere to a degree


That's the politics of it. Say your youngest is following up two older sisters who have 10 to 15 years to a club. You have spent an obsene amount over the years and you have a in depth relationship with the directors. Of course this player will get special treatment, and as a consumer you would hope so too. There are politics at play everywhere in life. You gotta learn to play the political game.