Pathways
The pathway case is a retention-first design, not just a bigger funnel slogan.
Retention, opportunity volume, academy conversion, and bridge architecture for the alternative system.
What this page covers
Pathway and Player Development
Retention, opportunity volume, academy conversion, and bridge architecture for the alternative system.
The post-16 to U23 window is the most fragile part of the pipeline.
The 4 x 38 versus 3 x 38 question is about meaningful minutes and opportunities.
The page should track academy-to-pro conversion, retention, and Welsh-qualified minutes.
Editorial note
Wales should not solve a top-end problem by shrinking domestic elite minutes at the exact point where the pathway is most fragile.