I agree it is not healthy for the game that we may have 1 or 2 teams dominating the schoolboy scene. However I do not believe Kevins and Joeys are that far ahead of everyone else. I agree that Kevins have been hugely succesful in recent years, but apart from Joeys current U16 side what have they really achieved? Its all well and good having great facilties, but you dont judge a book by its cover. It all comes down to coaching structure and the ability of the coaches at each club, you can have a full size all weather pitch at your club while still having coaches running 8 year olds up and down the hills next to that pitch. Look at clubs like Cabinteely and Peamount, they can facilitate elite players but don't have the coaching structure in place to really develop elite players.

why are kevins dominating though? is it simply a case that they have the best players? or is it the coaching? is it the style of football? I have my own opinions but im interested in other views. I want to see 5 or 6 teams in every age group in dublin capable of winning the league ,other teams will need to start changing how things are done otherwise we wont have any "greatyoung sides" forums , because Kevins will have a monopoly on it.

"5 or 6 teams capable of winning the league"!!! Generally the league is between 2 teams, 3 teams some years. Thats just the way it has aways been as most players/parents want their kids playing for the best teams, so the 2-3 teams get stronger and stronger over the years and the others have to try catch up all the time. It has been this way for the last 10-15 years, even longer. The clubs doing well at the minute are doing so because they have great facilities, good coaches and can attract and develop the best players. As a result they win things. However people read too much into winning leagues/cups. The real aim should be to get players across to England or playing league of Ireland. Failing this developing the players to be the best footballer they can be and help mould them into responsible people/adults is what is needed.