The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Thought we had dozens of pitches at Moor Farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Buckley’s Dog Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 14 minutes ago, The Orange Pimpernel said: Thought we had dozens of pitches at Moor Farm. For the chosen few in the academy, not for the hundreds who just want to play, supported by coaches and volunteers who give up their time to give kids opportunities to just play. But who cares about them eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I've said it before and still believe that the only way to build the success for us is long term planning. Give Cocu the next three seasons, let him bring the youngsters in and let him say what kind of players he needs to build the club. Get the right kind of team behind him and build the academy long term also. The academy needs to get a man that has a clear vision and is strong enough to drive things through long term even if there is some distractions from the outside. When you look at a academy like Ajax has you have to admire them. They are not the biggest club or have the most money but they are very well build and extremely efficient with what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Steve Buckley’s Dog said: For the chosen few in the academy, not for the hundreds who just want to play, supported by coaches and volunteers who give up their time to give kids opportunities to just play. But who cares about them eh! The FA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Buckley’s Dog Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Just now, RoyMac5 said: The FA? The local people who volunteer for the FA, yes. Great deal of respect for them. The FA as an organisation, from the top, is awash with cash and seemingly do sweet f a for the normal kid who just want to play. All about academies. All about money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 We covered some of this in the Zak Brunt thread. either you think these contracts are perfectly acceptable, or you think they are totally inappropriate for little kids. I’m in the latter camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Really hope we stick with Cocu , he comes across as a really nice bloke and everything he says regarding the long term plan sounds fantastic.....he is very easy to like ....all the fans who have berated the man....please just think ....he is also new to this country and league and we should all get behind him and make him feel welcome...the plans he talks about is not the easy route to success but the longer more sustainable way and will be hard work and mean lots of hours talking to coaches and implementing his philosophies so get behind the man....when the next time we are not playing well or passing sideways or backwards please give him the respect he deserves...how many managers in the past have made big statements like this ? It will not be easy but we have a fantastic coach and manager ...we are lucky to have him at our club ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleEatonRam Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Just got around to watching this and it's great to see. Those questioning if he "knows what he's doing" should watch and listen. I was particularly interested in the part where he explained the rationale behind introducing Academy players and then dropping them back to the U23s to see how it affected them. Another notable quote was that they always try to have a senior staff member at each youth level match. Give this man time and we'll be well set for the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footymum2017 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 23/11/2019 at 09:30, Mucker1884 said: I think now would be a good time to state what age groups are being referred to... Hi I’m sorry but I can’t say the age group, it would make it very difficult for my son if the club knew I had posted on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Footymum2017 said: Hi I’m sorry but I can’t say the age group, it would make it very difficult for my son if the club knew I had posted on here. Fair do's, Mrs F. Understood. I was being a little naughty with that post, in fairness. (That's an admission, not an apology! Ha, Ha!) In all seriousness, I'm sorry to see you/your son are not happy with the way things are at the Academy. Hope things get better, and when he earns his first million, you are back on here saying "That's my boy"! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 5 hours ago, Footymum2017 said: Hi I’m sorry but I can’t say the age group, it would make it very difficult for my son if the club knew I had posted on here. Okay, so is he U6-U11 or U12 to U15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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