Attitudes Toward the EFL Trophy Shifting The EFL Trophy, formerly known by various sponsored names, has often been overlooked and deemed unimportant by fans and clubs alike. The early matches, where Premier League under-21 sides face League Two teams, are often forgettable and attract little attention. For bigger clubs in League One, participating in the […]
Exeter City’s Strategic Approach to the EFL Trophy: A Platform for Development Introduction Exeter City Football Club suffered a devastating defeat in the EFL Trophy, experiencing their worst-ever home loss with a 9-0 thrashing by Reading. Despite this embarrassing result, manager Gary Caldwell remains committed to his strategic approach of using the tournament as a […]
