Bees should still take the academy route

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David Connolly
Former Republic of Ireland striker

MAKING HIS MARK: Chris Mepham, right, has earned a big-money move from Brentford to Bournemouth
PICTURE: PA Images

IVENTURED to Brentford’s training ground on Tuesday to watch their B team in an entertaining game against Huddersfield’s elite development squad, or, in plain terms, Brentford reserves v Huddersfield reserves.
Both of these sides decided to abolish their youth set-ups after crunching the numbers, although Huddersfield have continued with an Under-18 side.
The game was a thrille...

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