After a difficult start the reserve team grew as the 2007-08 season went on. With no fewer than 28 players used in the first team during the season, it showed that players in the reserve team were always called upon to play their part in making the club successful. With some very talented players ready to graduate from the Centre of Excellence the future success of the Reserve team look assured, with many more players seemingly ready to use this level as a stepping stone to further honours.
Get ready for the new season - win a load of balls for your team!
Footballs, footballs, footballs! We've teamed up with Umbro to bring you the perfect boost for pre-season training - 10 Club Website footballs for your team!
What would you do to improve the next generation of British footballers?
Youth development has been at the top of the grassroots football agenda lately, so what would you do to help improve the next generation of British talent? Have your say!