Scotland and Clairefontaine

I've written a number of times about youth development in Scotland and what needs to change if Scotland want to turn out world-class players more routinely. I don't intend to go into depth on this issue but I thought it was only right to link to this story from a few days ago seeing as it is a recurring theme on the blog. (The wikipedia article on Clairefontaine here) and more thoughts from me here and here).

Interesting. The will seems to be here in Scotland to make real changes - will it happen is the big question?

A reader sent me an email about this piece and asked if I could cover the way football handles homosexuality (in terms of abuse on the terraces and the total lack of gay players). I may do so but, in the meantime, here is an interesting piece from David James.

Later in the week, I hope to do my ''E Team'', a profile on Vikash Dhorasoo and a Blast From The Past.

RCM