gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Chelsea had Jody Morris as Academy Manager for 4 years without any previous coaching experience. And where is he now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 He’s out of work after an 18 month spell as First Team Assistant Manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: He’s out of work after an 18 month spell as First Team Assistant Manager. Which players can he legitimately take credit for? Mount? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Abraham? Tomori? Hudson-Odoi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I really don't think Harper being promoted is an egregious example of the cronyism that's rampant in football - he's been coaching for a while now, and got promoted solely and wholly because Ashley/Charnley aren't going to go and find a new Academy Director if there's someone that can be raised up. Same reason the job was available in the first place - Dawson was moved to first team coach becase Ashley/Charnley won't hunt for a new coach outside the club. It's indicative more of the "no fucks given" attitude than a wicked "jobs for the boys". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Abraham? Tomori? Hudson-Odoi? Don't know? Can he? Or is it a case that Chelsea had to rely on their academy and didn't have a choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Linton Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, gjohnson said: Don't know? Can he? Or is it a case that Chelsea had to rely on their academy and didn't have a choice Has to be said, you're making a valiant attempt at shifting your original argument there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Could be a good move for him. What am i talking about..... of course its a good move. Edited July 22, 2021 by Lazarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 For fucks sake man. We just can’t have a single fucking thing can we. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) That’s the club we are these days, any decent talent in the youth ranks will a) want to leave, b) need to leave and c) will easily be swayed to leave by any half ambitious club. We are a feeder club to develop loanees for bigger clubs and our shitty academy system is prey for any club should we actually develop anyone half decent which in itself is extremely rare. Edited July 22, 2021 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) He’s meant to be really good too, we actually have some fantastic prospects from under 7s upwards and decent coaches at the younger age groups, and then they hit 15 and... their rivals at other clubs at the same age group have state of the art facilities, diet experts, recovery experts, fitness, tactical, body development, mental well being development etc. etc. Our boys get a wheelie bin, a tread mill, some dumb-bells and have the likes of Steve Bruce wanting the coaches to get them to run around lots and sweat for the shirt. Shambles. Edited July 22, 2021 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, HTT II said: He’s meant to be really good too, we actually have some fantastic prospects from under 7s upwards and decent coaches at the younger age groups, and then they hit 15 and... their rivals at other clubs at the same age group have state of the art facilities, diet experts, recovery experts, fitness, tactical, body development, mental well being development etc. etc. Our boys get a wheelie bin, a tread mill, some dumb-bells and have the likes of Steve Bruce wanting the coaches to get them to run around lots and sweat for the shirt. Shambles. Imagine as a young un rising through the ranks and seeing Bruce as Manager, the wilful neglect from the owner and the facilities, can't blame them for fucking off quick sharp. The place is a festering cess pool of shitness, no wonder anyone decent wants to jump ship. Edited July 22, 2021 by Numbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Numbers said: Imagine as a young un rising through the ranks and seeing Bruce as Manager, the wilful neglect from the owner and the facilities, can't blame them for fucking off quick sharp. The place is a festering cess pool of shitness, no wonder anyone decent wants to jump ship quick smart. Honestly, we are losing loads of prospects to the Mackems and Boro and it’s down to the level of coaching, the facilities, the type of games those academies put on and the environment in general. And now Chelsea are creating a NE hub tied in with one of our local grassroots clubs to tap into OUR talent pool. Man City and West Ham plan something similar here in the NE from what I’m hearing and because a NUFC have such a piss poor reputation and relationship with kids’ footy here in the NE our kids’ clubs are only too happy too hook up with say a Chelsea because they get to tap into their resources, facilities, and financial rewards among loads of other benefits. At NUFC you get invited to a tournament here and there and if you want to go on a footy camp or whatever with NUFC it costs a bomb. Edited July 22, 2021 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Geordie dads view their kid being at NUFC academy as a stepping stone and hope they get picked up/taken on by another academy, whether it’s Boro or the mackems or a Liverpool. They see NUFC as free coaching and an opportunity into the game for their kid. That’s the true damage Ashley has done, but to be fair, it’s always been shite and is so far behind even league one clubs (SAFC) it’s embarrassing. Loads of good people, good young people at the academy as well. They prefer to play academy games and tournaments away because the facilities are better, the pitches, the environment etc. Boils my fucking blood and saddens me more than any Bruce team out there playing at SJP. Edited July 22, 2021 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I’m honestly fuming at all this. One decent talent comes sthrough our system and he fucks off to Liverpool. Not that I blame him, apparently he’s rejected the likes of Tottenham and Bayern Munich before. Guess he’s finally realised what’s best for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Just now, Rafalove said: I’m honestly fuming at all this. One decent talent comes sthrough our system and he fucks off to Liverpool. Not that I blame him, apparently he’s rejected the likes of Tottenham and Bayern Munich before. Guess he’s finally realised what’s best for him. The sad thing is Rafa identified the academy as the life blood of the club and wanted to tie it in with the first-team hub of the set up and all Ashley give him was some fucking tins of paint and gym floor mats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 What kid would want to stay at this shit show, like. A mouldy fucking stadium and ice baths in plastic barrels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 54 minutes ago, HTT II said: Honestly, we are losing loads of prospects to the Mackems and Boro and it’s down to the level of coaching, the facilities, the type of games those academies put on and the environment in general. And now Chelsea are creating a NE hub tied in with one of our local grassroots clubs to tap into OUR talent pool. Man City and West Ham plan something similar here in the NE from what I’m hearing and because a NUFC have such a piss poor reputation and relationship with kids’ footy here in the NE our kids’ clubs are only too happy too hook up with say a Chelsea because they get to tap into their resources, facilities, and financial rewards among loads of other benefits. At NUFC you get invited to a tournament here and there and if you want to go on a footy camp or whatever with NUFC it costs a bomb. Absolutely boils my piss reading that it’s almost like we’re not a premiership club. The vultures have moved into our area as they see ripe pickings, whilst we wave the white flag and say help yourself. We’re on the same level as a third division club in all but name. Shameful, embarrassing and worst of all inflicted upon on us by the powers that be who are happy to see us kept in our place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, toon25 said: What kid would want to stay at this shit show, like. A mouldy fucking stadium and ice baths in plastic barrels. I am laughing but crying inside. It's so true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Good read this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/hfe5e1289y/The-Impossible-Dream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Blyth are beating our under 23s 2-0 - I watched Hebburn beat them on Saturday and they were awful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Just now, Paully said: Blyth are beating our under 23s 2-0 - I watched Hebburn beat them on Saturday and they were awful! Our under 23s have had a mare this pre-season, bit like the senior team… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 They were beaten 4 - 1 on Saturday by a Gateshead team with a heavy smackering of ex youth/U23 players. Club stinks from top to bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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