From Torquay to Cambridge…“A walk for equality”

We are walking from Torquay to Cambridge to highlight the inequality in the funding of youth football for professional clubs throughout the country.  Seven full-time professional clubs in the Conference are running a Centre of Excellence without any protection for their young players.  From Torquay to Cambridge, young players are being developed despite rather than because of the relevant football authorities.  FIVE of these clubs operate without any funding yet continue their commitment to youth development.  Cambridge United does not even receive funding for their scholarship scheme as we are prevented from re-joining the League Football Education programme, despite a precedent already being set with another club.  It is yet another example of the inconsistencies and anomalies that are being presided over by the powers to be.