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I read that earlier. Good read if a little never ending I hope more is being done now to scoop up and help the many who don’t make it.Abdoulaye's Twin wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:40 pmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/hfe5e ... ible-Dream
An interesting (long) read if you have time over on the beeb. About the paths of 2 promising youngsters in football to where they are now.
I played in the FA cup once (I may have mentioned it?) and then was just dropped like a stone. No support at all!Burnden Paddock wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:33 pmEnjoyed that. A really good read. Nice to see Nobby get a mention. I recall him being involved with the Sunday league team whilst with us.
I’m sure I’ve read about trials being held with released players, but wasn’t sure how much support is offered to young players dropping out of the game at very young ages. Howard Gayle seems to be doing a good job for one!
Gooner Girl wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:57 pmI played in the FA cup once (I may have mentioned it?) and then was just dropped like a stone. No support at all!Burnden Paddock wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:33 pmEnjoyed that. A really good read. Nice to see Nobby get a mention. I recall him being involved with the Sunday league team whilst with us.
I’m sure I’ve read about trials being held with released players, but wasn’t sure how much support is offered to young players dropping out of the game at very young ages. Howard Gayle seems to be doing a good job for one!
Aye, my career was just strewn with alcohol, fast cars and gambling after our victory in the Cub's 5-a-side...boltonboris wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 4:54 pmI won the Junior World Cup with Bulgaria (Les Edwards Junior World Cup) and I now work in shipping...