But Maybury, who played in the Championship with Leicester City and League One with Colchester United, argued the attraction is not simply financial. Match minutes for young players just aren't there. Even if you don’t make it at the big club in England, there are smaller clubs nearby you can go to. There was a change in policy and we had to give young players an opportunity. The young team weren’t even born when it happened.

Source: The Herald April 12, 2026 09:11 UTC