coolhead23 1,147 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 2013-14 version of NextGen series cancelled over funding problemsFunding problems have forced organisers of the NextGen Series to suspend the competition for a year.The continental tournament, which features Under-20 teams from across Europe, has helped a number of players progress to senior teams, including Celtic's Tony Watt and Gary Gardner from Aston Villa.Villa, Chelsea and Arsenal reached the semi-finals last season and it was the Villans who went on to claim the tournament in the finals, which were staged at Lake Como in Italy.But with no major sponsorship on board for the 2013-14 season, and with potential competition coming from a UEFA-organised competition in the future, organisers have been forced to place it on a one-year hiatus.Mark Warburton and Justin Andrews, co-founders of the NextGen Series, said: "The level of support we have received from the football industry, media and fans has been magnificent and for that we are truly grateful."It is hugely disappointing that an event of this nature, designed to assist with the development of Europe's elite players, should have to take such action but we hope to be back next season with an even better tournament."Not a good thing, it gave the youth a chance to fight with some of the best youth setup in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenhazard17 281 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 It's a shame that competition will be suspended. No sponsors at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,327 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The clubs should all chip in for it. £10k each would surely be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONI. 1,291 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Shame about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 That is a real shame, thought it was good competition, strange no funding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachikethas 1,154 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Heard uefa was not happy of its success last year, they probably will have a hand in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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