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Millwall's children are showing their pedigree, but it's a dog fight to keep them all alive, writes Matt Barlow
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April 7, 2024
MATT BARLOW: After a fruitful year in the FA Youth Cup, no club will know the wellbeing of its academy, but for the casual observer, a prestigious tournament is always a useful barometer. Leeds United have reached the final for the first time this century and face Manchester City, a dependable force since the Abu Dhabi takeover. They are prestigious academies, with 26 out of a total of 26 in English football bestowed with Category One status, but the Youth Cup this season will be regarded as a triumph for those struggling for survival in the undergrowth.
EFL ROUND UP: Michael Duff, the Swansea manager, is still waiting for his lift-off, Preston is top of the Championship table, and Exeter defeated Stevenage in League One, while Exeter defeated Stevenage
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September 17, 2023
After Cardiff ended a string of four south Wales derby reverses with a 2-0 win, Swansea manager Michael Duff is still searching for his first Championship victory. 'We never really looked like scoring in the second half,' Duff, who took over as the summer's captain, said. We've not won a game, so we're concerned, but you don't need to be a rocket scientist to be a scientist.'