Haha! I haven't played since U16s (also in Albany) but I also assume that I know better.It's people like you who take all the fun out of bigfooty!
I'm a fat middle-aged web designer in Albany who last played Amateur Colts back in 1986. What the hell you mean I don't know more than paid professionals!
I actually think there are probably plenty of BF posters who are quite knowledgeable and I could definitely buy that some have better ideas than those inside the club. However, these people don't have access to all the information so there is nothing you can do but guess that detail. Hence it is rubbish to assume you can judge those people.