I wondered how long it would be before somebody mentioned the cost cutting. I must say that was my first thought.

It's not a bad option - Leigh Beattie is a great guy who I think will do decent job. But it doesn't really scream ambition. Nor does it bring in fresh ideas and new thinking.

And I'm concerned even more if he's pulling double duty with his current role.

Well I don't think we'll be running U16s, U19s and Reserves next season. I expect U16s to go and become U18s and the U19s and Reserves to be a kind of merger. That should mean work can be spread around a bit more easily.

Obviously the club need to cut costs. I don't have a problem with that.

I understand the u16s will continue next year, but the u192 will be replaced by an u18 team. Any u19s deemed good enough to keep will play Reserve Grade.
Could all be academic though bearing in mind current developments off the field.
Absolutely correct to cut costs wherever possible.

I meant u19s, not U192!
Apologies.
The under 192s is my team

He deserves his chance and if it saves a few quid then great.