Why ‘empowering’ AFC Wimbledon let their youngsters call the shots

Player-led matches are one of the fresh concepts at academy that aims to give players tools for success beyond footballA few weeks ago AFC Wimbledon Under-18s won 4-3 at Cheltenham Town in the Youth Alliance Cup. The visitors went 3-0 down but did not panic, tweaking tactics and adjusting systems before storming back. It was a wild contest, a remarkable turnaround, but what was even more impressive was Wimbledon were in effect managerless for the day, with the game designated as one of their pla