Because the Prem apparently threatened to cut their trickle-down money.

I see the reasoning behind it, but it will mean less of a chance for smaller clubs to get to Wembley and win a cup, which was kind of the point of the old competition. It's just a shame for them if it's Norwich Youth v Villa Youth in the final. (I'd probably still go though, wouldn't I?).
I wonder if the desired effect of improving young English players will work too, but let's see how it pans out, I haven't seen any massive outcry from lower division clubs, so maybe they're not as anti as I might have expected.

Posted By: Garry Brooke on July 27th 2016 at 10:51:05

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It's confirmed, we are in the EFL Trophy this season. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 27, 09:39:29
- Thank you for informing us Gary so kind of you (n/m) (NCFC) - Tilly, Jul 27, 10:47:13
  - Garry, you prat. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 27, 10:52:10
- they voted for it and there wouldn't have been an EFL Trophy otherwise (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 27, 10:29:19
  - Because the Prem apparently threatened to cut their trickle-down money. (NCFC) - Garry Brooke, Jul 27, 10:51:05
- yay! also, the emergency loan system has gone? (NCFC) - Tombs, Jul 27, 09:41:26
  - Yep, not allowed to call Wonga any more (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Man, Jul 27, 10:04:54
  - it's what allowed non-Prem clubs to loan players outside the window (n/m) (NCFC) - mr carra, Jul 27, 09:50:12
    - that's good news then, thanks (n/m) (NCFC) - Tombs, Jul 27, 09:53:49
      - If you remove a window then what's left is just a blooming great hole (NCFC) - Dave in Switzerland, Jul 27, 10:19:40

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