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Lowensda

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    Gor Mahia

    DCL looking good/sharp!
  2. Well that's still better than paying them to take him.
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    Gor Mahia

    Davies in the number 8 shirt..... Make of that what you will.
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    Gor Mahia

    Connolly at Left Back then? Edit: Guessing... Stek Kenny Jags Williams Connolly Morgan McCarthy Klaasssen Lookman Rooney Lennon
  5. This was an analogy from another site. And this is where I sit personally.
  6. It's harder than ever due to the blame/claim culture we live in. All you have to do is upset the wrong parent to be branded something malicious and potentially career threatening. If we lived in a world where coaches were respected and left to develop the kids properly, i'd happily get into coaching (I may still). Problem is, like teachers, coaches have lost that respect and parents are the first to chirp up if the coach has moved their kid into a unfamiliar position. Some of the abuse/comments i've seen/heard is ridiculously OTT and ultimately damaging for morale.
  7. Couple of things: - Fun and enjoyment. It's been eradicated and vastly overlooked in youth sport IMO. Coaches are so keen to "do well" that they ignore the fundamental element, which is kids enjoying sport (something Aaron hits on above with FIFA). If they enjoy the game, they'll be eager to learn. - Respect. Don't think coaches respect kids/players as much as they used to, they're seen as a number or another one on the production line. They aren't given guidance or proper tutoring based on ability. They're expected to fit a certain 'mould' and if they don't meet that criteria, they're "not good enough". Instead, a coach should develop a player based on their strengths. - It's business. Decisions even at youth team level are reflective of the pen pushers at the top. If they're not doing the business, they're shipped out. - Instant results. It's a results driven business but kids aren't given the time to develop anymore. This overlaps with the respect topic mentioned above. - Funding. Just don't think that much money is given to grassroot football because the talent pools are too big and it's deemed too much effort to nurture a whole host of talent. The clubs would rather you came to them, have trials and go from there.
  8. City being outspent...would you Adam and Eve it!
  9. Man City don't always get their way. They had a deal agreed in principle with Dani Alves, he's turned them down and is joining PSG Pep is apparently livid.
  10. But you're not alone mate. I really like Coleman as a person, think he's a cracking guy to have about the squad and as backup, he's just a limited footballer.
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