It seems it's going to be the way forward.If you go onto page 2 of Charlton Athletic's606 forum you'll find a Wolves fan telling Charlton fans about the pro's and cons about not playing reserve games but playing Development games instead.Wolves have seen it as a great success.
Clough has brought in a 'development squad' at Derby too. Signed a young lad from Ilkeston to play in their's.