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clevelandmo · 10-05-2011, 17:33

I agree Nickelson - about friendlies and fringe players. A yearly friendly, perhaps for Accrington's preseason preparations, would be good. We could alternate hosting. Having some of your fringe players and youth players over here for the summer I think would be good for both clubs. Your youth players would have the potetial benefit of a college scholarship. The league AFC Cleveland will be in is scouted by college coaches looking to recruit. The national champions in all of college football (Akron Zips) are here in the Cleveland area. They have the best college program in the nation, arguably the best coach too. College is just a nice way for a young player to continue to develop if they arent sure about a pro career or havent been offered a pro contract IMHO.

Word over here is that an official announcement hasnt been made because of Accrington's restructuring status. I hope this will not cause the arrangement between our two clubs to fall through.

10-05-2011, 17:33	#9
clevelandmo Junior Member+ Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Accrington Stanley partnership with USA team I agree Nickelson - about friendlies and fringe players. A yearly friendly, perhaps for Accrington's preseason preparations, would be good. We could alternate hosting. Having some of your fringe players and youth players over here for the summer I think would be good for both clubs. Your youth players would have the potetial benefit of a college scholarship. The league AFC Cleveland will be in is scouted by college coaches looking to recruit. The national champions in all of college football (Akron Zips) are here in the Cleveland area. They have the best college program in the nation, arguably the best coach too. College is just a nice way for a young player to continue to develop if they arent sure about a pro career or havent been offered a pro contract IMHO. Word over here is that an official announcement hasnt been made because of Accrington's restructuring status. I hope this will not cause the arrangement between our two clubs to fall through.