On what basis?
Look at the teams we loan them out to, often levels below Maidstone. I’m fairly confident our U21s would get absolutely bullied and lose.
They would be obliged to accept our offer, although I guess the player could choose another club.
It was part of the EMC deal, so the benefit for them was getting that done. We've essentially paid for the option.
Don't get it at all. We could be 3 wins away from an actual major title.
WBA game won't decide the playoff race. Maidstone WILL decide our FA Cup progression.
Exactly - people don't seem to realise that this is essentially our biggest game of the season so far. We've not been in the quarter finals for what, 15 years?
Lusala was on loan to a midtable club a level below Maidstone last season. He isn't good enough.
People need to understand that the majority of the players in our youth setup right now are just making up the numbers.
That doesn't suddenly mean Kelly and Lati can make defense splitting runs or passes!
Preston:
Wilson
MVE Thomas Kitching Dasilva
Lati Eccles
Saka O'Hare Wright
Simms
Maidstone:
Collins
Lati Binks Kitching Bidwell
Kelly Eccles
Tavares Palmer Wright
Godden
Something like that is what I'd do...