Groundhog63 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 4 hours ago, r0cafella said: https://theathletic.com/4802569/2023/08/25/liverpool-academy-investigation/ decent piece from the athletic, academies have moved on a lot, didn’t realise releasing players involved such processes. Snowflakes. This is how it was back in the day. Never did me any harm ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 4 hours ago, r0cafella said: https://theathletic.com/4802569/2023/08/25/liverpool-academy-investigation/ decent piece from the athletic, academies have moved on a lot, didn’t realise releasing players involved such processes. On a more serious note, and notwithstanding the obvious bias that parents would have, taking kids from 5 years old onwards is wild. Basically moulded a child into thinking they're on an upward trajectory to super stardom then having 2 Yr interval cut offs. Brutal. I'm not surprised there's a need for psychological support for the kids but I also think there's a need for the parents and family too. Little Johnny not making it, when you've built it up in your head since they were in primary school, could be a crushing blow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 I'm currently in Turkey and every kid has the pink Messi shirt on, obviously copies over here but how much have they raked in worldwide for them ? Beckham comes across as a bit of a drongo but he must have fantastic people working for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 25/08/2023 at 16:42, Ronson333 said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66619686 Or we could just get rid of our transfer window like it used to be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, 80 said: Or we could just get rid of our transfer window like it used to be? And have the constant threat of your best players being poached at any point during the season? I’m not just referring to the Saudis either. I’m happy with the concept of a transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, leffe186 said: And have the constant threat of your best players being poached at any point during the season? I’m not just referring to the Saudis either. I’m happy with the concept of a transfer window. It functioned fine before, I don't remember any popular clamour to block transfers happening outside of short windows. Certainly don't see why the Saudis, or any other country, should feel forced to do business in the same strange way as UEFA. The fact the window finishes a few weeks after the season has already started is a mystery to me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Just now, 80 said: It functioned fine before, I don't remember any popular clamour to block transfers happening outside of short windows. Certainly don't see why the Saudis, or any other country, should feel forced to do business in the same strange way as UEFA. The fact the window finishes a few weeks after the season has already started is a mystery to me too. Football world has massively changed since it was introduced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, El Prontonise said: Football world has massively changed since it was introduced. Everything's always changing. And some of those changes are a consequence of the block on transfers. It's a great way of creating a sense of jeopardy for a club and causing them to overbid for a player, as we've seen lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I think the January window shouldn't exist tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I just don’t understand the mindset of people like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 10 hours ago, El Prontonise said: I think the January window shouldn't exist tbh. If we're going along with the idea of transfer restrictions, then I guess I agree to be honest. Seems arbitrary to have it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Seems like there is some real hype building about this Yamal kid at Barca. Haven’t seen him play yet but it reallly does seem like players are coming through at a much younger age theee days and quite regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Rafalove said: Seems like there is some real hype building about this Yamal kid at Barca. Haven’t seen him play yet but it reallly does seem like players are coming through at a much younger age theee days and quite regularly. Keeping Fati out the team ain’t he? I heard some podcaster saying he’s technically ridiculous a bit IIRC Bernardo Silva style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 https://x.com/futboljan10/status/1695847615223542230?s=46&t=JsXtnoSrRpo8KokdoIC95w Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 The Premier League trophy is being ‘showcased’ at Morrisons in Byker today (yes really) should anyone wish to get their photo taken with it. You also have the added option of then walking up the road and getting smacked off your tits in the Raby (clientele displayed in linked FB vid): https://www.facebook.com/100029121996534/videos/welcome-to-byker-/681783610522694/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 16 hours ago, Rafalove said: Seems like there is some real hype building about this Yamal kid at Barca. Haven’t seen him play yet but it reallly does seem like players are coming through at a much younger age theee days and quite regularly. Scarily talented, not long turned 16 and he's started back to back games and doesn't look out of place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I think the transfer window's great as it is. 3 months in the summer then a month mid-season is absolutely fine imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) I always had a feeling I'd come to despise our fanbase quickly after the takeover. The reactions to the draw against Man City and the defeat against Liverpool has only reinforced that opinion. Edited August 28, 2023 by OCK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 6 hours ago, OCK said: I always had a feeling I'd come to despise our fanbase quickly after the takeover. The reactions to the draw against Man City and the defeat against Liverpool has only reinforced that opinion. It's just a vocal, social media obsessed plastic fan, ignore and move on, the true fans have patience because we have waited decades for a decent team that gives 100% and plays decent football. In my time probably on teams by Cox, Smith (for a season), Keegan, Robson and now Howe have provided this, I'm patient, I can wait and I certainly won't let a couple of poor results ( not performances) put me off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Saudi league really drawing in that global audience, match thread for Benzemas team has 2 comments on Reddit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Geordie Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) At end of Calgari v Inter...... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=306473365294670 Edited August 29, 2023 by Big Geordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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