Nucasol Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: That’s so niche it has to be specific! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Gonna have to take great interest in the Dutch leagues at this rate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, gdm said: Gonna have to take great interest in the Dutch leagues at this rate For sure (in best Schteve McClaren voice). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Shola has recently discovered the Netherlands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, LV said: Shola has recently discovered the Netherlands. Hopefully he'll discover his P45 soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Minteh clearly further ahead in his development then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 FC Volendam is a typical yo-yo club over here, but very well known for its youth development. It’s a VERY traditional club and city (Christianity). The level is not great, and I’m not sure the environment is right. At least I will be able to monitor his development a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: FC Volendam is a typical yo-yo club over here, but very well known for its youth development. It’s a VERY traditional club and city (Christianity). The level is not great, and I’m not sure the environment is right. At least I will be able to monitor his development a bit. The Athletic has said Volendam was chosen because there are a lot of teenagers playing in the team, and also because the coach is known for developing young talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 First priority was probably to ensure he actually gets on the football pitch, which he should at that club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Unbelievable said: First priority was probably to ensure he actually gets on the football pitch, which he should at that club. Good to know, look forward to your updates about his progress throughout the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 If I was one of these young lads, I'd definitely leave as a footballer and return as a stoner... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eveready Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I wonder Dutch clubs speak English internally as the natives all speak fluent English and makes it easier for international players to settle in. Could be a reason we're sending players there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 43 minutes ago, Skeletor said: Hopefully he'll discover his P45 soon. Sounds like he's worked hard to find an environment where he'll develop and see quite a bit of playing time. Well done Shola. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Eveready said: I wonder Dutch clubs speak English internally as the natives all speak fluent English and makes it easier for international players to settle in. Could be a reason we're sending players there. FC Volendam is more NL oriented than most though. Just had a look at their squad: they only have 7 non-NL players on their books, 3 of whom are English. In terms of language he should have no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, BonesJones said: If I was one of these young lads, I'd definitely leave as a footballer and return as a stoner... Not likely in a place like Volendam. Rural Holland can be very different to urban areas like Amsterdam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 19 minutes ago, Mike said: Sounds like he's worked hard to find an environment where he'll develop and see quite a bit of playing time. Well done Shola. I dream of a Shola free NUFC one day. The fucking fraud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Skeletor said: I dream of a Shola free NUFC one day. The fucking fraud. We've had so many frauds come and go and he doesn't seem to be one? He was a decent player with a shit hot pen playing for his hometown team and now he's helping develop the next gen of his hometown team. Living the dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mike said: We've had so many frauds come and go and he doesn't seem to be one? He was a decent player with a shit hot pen playing for his hometown team and now he's helping develop the next gen of his hometown team. Living the dream. Don't even start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Gave it a like even though I think “decent player” is out of line. He should have been a decent player but I think mentally there was something missing which meant he continually fucked up simple things that he was actually technically capable of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: Minteh clearly further ahead in his development then. Aye, think the fee we paid for each really highlighted that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: FC Volendam is more NL oriented than most though. Just had a look at their squad: they only have 7 non-NL players on their books, 3 of whom are English. In terms of language he should have no problem. Kuol and the Gang, including (London)Derry Murkin and Josh “Cap’n” Flint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, LV said: Shola has recently discovered the Netherlands. Great place to ride a bike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 minute ago, gbandit said: Gave it a like even though I think “decent player” is out of line. He should have been a decent player but I think mentally there was something missing which meant he continually fucked up simple things that he was actually technically capable of He was still youngish when I started following the club I feel, and at that point the thing that was missing was coaching and infrastructure. And here he is in his post playing career contributing to the infrastructure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 All I'm gonna say, so as not to derail this thread but these lies about Shola can't be allowed to pass The definition of fraud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 23 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Not likely in a place like Volendam. Rural Holland can be very different to urban areas like Amsterdam It's about 20 mins from Amsterdam. Its the one part of the world I've travelled more than the UK, and that is far from rural Holland. I never had much trouble in my youth finding a coffeeshop, even up by the islands in the North. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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