DevelopmentHow loans should develop young players instead of parking themA loan only aids development when minutes, coaching style and club context are chosen deliberately — otherwise it is a wasted season.Jay DouglasFebruary 18, 2026
DevelopmentWhy talent ID bias quietly discards half of each age groupRelative age effect and maturity selection push academies to draft the oldest and biggest, and the cost lands on the players left behind.Jay DouglasJanuary 26, 2026