***Norwich City Under 21's Official Matchday Thread***

Too many factors always meant this was never going to capture the interests of many fans. We've had quite a few home games lately including cup ones. I really doubt had this match been free we would've got many more interested in it. Yes back to league 1 and league 2 teams only would be better in my opinion I still think the league format is unattractive, Make it a straight knock out trophy and most certainly rationalised until the final as I doubt many teams want the expense of this anyway. Did the club make any profit tonight? If so after expenses it must be minimal, Sure players that come back from injuries, suspensions and cant command a first team place and without reserves, under 21, 23 or whatever sure this is useful as can the Sussex Senior Cup be, but i think the problem of lack of interest goes beyond this to other cup competitions and down to the so called bigger clubs not taking the FA and league cups seriously - prepared to field weaker sides now you've got everyone at it. With that the interest isn't the same. And to top it all as I write I think we now play Oxford away and have no chance of qualifying? Any chance? what if you had both teams in that state of affairs it becomes a 'friendly' and that is never going to be a top draw for fans.