HUH?

Let's be honest here for a change. Are we serious about our chances at the World Youth Championships scheduled for the Cook Island sometime in the summer? I can see heads nodding in the affirmative. Now ask yourself this question - Since when ?

Realistically to be competitive is going to be a challenge. At the moment we have too many trialists at training in our effort to get a team that can challenge for at least a top 10 placing. Hey, I am not faulting the players,but I think that the management of the U-21( who bring a wealth of international experience) should know what is required.

How possible is it to get a team from players who possess limited strength in necessary elements of the game. I was fortunate or unfortunate( depending on the angle) to witness a scrimmage last year and know this, we are in for a long struggle.

Sure the game is played on the day, but looking on that day seemed to have passed. It would be ideal if questions can be asked by the management to the coaches of the 2005 u-21 team about expectations at this level. Will that be done? Hopefully!