It's about development DeeTee. Think the likes of Nigel Clough and telling a 17/18 year old to just f*cking kick it wrong at u21 level. It's about learning.
I agree the u21 /reserves is all about young players developing. However, it's not just the physical aspect they have to develop, it's mentally as well and chucking games away week in week out is not developing a positive mental attitude. Could have the most talented 17/18 years olds in the world but if their head isn't right then they'll be as brittle as **** confidence wise. They'll be going out hoping not to lose.