http://www.cfcnet.co.uk/2009/11/11/blues-look-to-forge-walsall-and-crewe-relationships/
Don't know why this kind of more organised link-up doesn't happen more.
Just thinking about Sammy and Mark's links with Man City, ManU? Could we get a formal arrangement? Also Burnley, PNE etc - they must have good lads who need regular experience in a competitive league against more than just other young kids, to prepare them for their own first teams.
They know Sammy and Mark's reputation for man-management and good coaching, playing football the right way etc
Also, if the players turn out to be not quite good enough for their own first teams, doing well at our club would put them in the shop window for a decent move away to a team lower down the leagues.
We already have a good relationship with Huddersfield (their young chairman used to watch Lils banging them in when he was merely a fan). But that may not be able to be long-term if we fulfil our ambitions and they dont and we end up rivals.