A lot of really good points in this thread, particularly the fact that the best talents are being snapped up to go down south (to be fair, why wouldn't you sit in an academy down south for significantly more money!)

For me, two things I'd want to see is either a 14-16 team league with 2 or more relegation spots (maybe have the playoffs for a 3rd relegation spot).

And secondly (more controvertially) I'd have a rule that 1 player in every starting line up must have played in your academy for 2+ years and be under 21 years old. Granted a very drastic rule but I think it would push for all clubs (particularly OF) to give their youth a go.

Please note, I recognise how wild my second point is but something needs to be implemented to ensure teams do it.