August 18, 20251 yr 36 minutes ago, Casino said: i got roped in and ending up doing u7s to u13s at 7s i had one kid who was proper away with the fairies ball went past him ' comon xxxx chase it' next he pulls this funny pose, shouts superman and sets off another day hes picking fucking daisies another one wanted to go in goal another day 4 or 5 down, could get out of our box, let alone our half he just tucked it under his arm and wouldn't kick it 'they're only going to shoot and score another' The lad I've just binned was asked the other week "are you here to play or to mess about"......you can probably guess his answer
August 18, 20251 yr 37 minutes ago, Casino said: i got roped in and ending up doing u7s to u13s at 7s i had one kid who was proper away with the fairies ball went past him ' comon xxxx chase it' next he pulls this funny pose, shouts superman and sets off another day hes picking fucking daisies another one wanted to go in goal another day 4 or 5 down, could get out of our box, let alone our half he just tucked it under his arm and wouldn't kick it 'they're only going to shoot and score another' I genuinely just spat my drink out in laughter at this
August 18, 20251 yr 7 hours ago, gonzo said: It's always been the weakest point of my eldests manager. I'll be forever in his debt for the work, time and effort he's put in to running that team from under 5s to now under 15s. But he's never had the ability to move players on if they're not good enough and giving folk fair game time etc. He threw two cup finals taking off better players and making it fair. Made the team weaker and we got beat. That's not good for the rest of the kids. It's a difficult balance isn't it. 1 hour ago, tomski said: Chap at work was asking my advice on a cup final for his girls team and I didn’t envy being asked with no knowledge. Fair play to all of you that do it. I’d be with Gonzo though that winning is important but not at all costs Competitive football is different; be honest from the outset, play to win, give game time if you can- learnt this the hard way. Up to U12 give equal game time, from then on equal opportunities... end of season cup you play to win My own daughter was once the only player not to come on in a cup final, gutted for her and when we raised the manager claimed bot to have realised... my arse; if they had just said from the off, wouldnt have been impressed but i wouldve understood
August 19, 20251 yr If any of you lot fancy a friendly with an Under 12s team over this way give us a shout. Nice little day out at the coast for you after ...I'm trying to broaden our horizons as we just keep playing the same teams
August 19, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, gonzo said: If any of you lot fancy a friendly with an Under 12s team over this way give us a shout. Nice little day out at the coast for you after ...I'm trying to broaden our horizons as we just keep playing the same teams Sounds good, will see if my mates are up for it, reckon they will be as we should win easily against some U12s Are we allowed to wear proper studs?
August 19, 20251 yr 15 minutes ago, Zico said: Sounds good, will see if my mates are up for it, reckon they will be as we should win easily against some U12s Are we allowed to wear proper studs? Yes but you're not allowed in the showers after.
August 23, 20251 yr Just watched Blackburn and Burnley u18s kick shit out of each other and 22 ‘man’ brawl. 2 sent off, penalty saved and the bastards equalised with literally the last kick ace
August 23, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, Dr Faustus said: Just watched Blackburn and Burnley u18s kick shit out of each other and 22 ‘man’ brawl. 2 sent off, penalty saved and the bastards equalised with literally the last kick ace Nice to see it means as much in the youngers
August 25, 20251 yr BBDFL season starts 06/09- all U7s teams have submitted contact details, and expected 'levels' 27 teams- about 5 from Ladybridge one admits to being high ability and so the fun begins!
August 25, 20251 yr 29 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said: .... all U7s teams have submitted contact details, and expected 'levels' Whatever happened to kick abouts.
August 25, 20251 yr 37 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said: BBDFL season starts 06/09- all U7s teams have submitted contact details, and expected 'levels' 27 teams- about 5 from Ladybridge one admits to being high ability and so the fun begins! Against my advice our team has been moved up and I am not looking forward to the new season one bit
August 25, 20251 yr 30 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Whatever happened to kick abouts. Tbf, the formative weeks will be about finding their own level- the end of the day 5/6/7 year old kids… academies will be swooping soon enough my biggest peeve is the pressure from parents- some of them freeze in front of a baying mob
August 25, 20251 yr 25 minutes ago, Kane57 said: Against my advice our team has been moved up and I am not looking forward to the new season one bit I know where you’re coming from bud, but embrace it- 12s? Might be a rough ride to start, but they’ll benefit from playing a higher level. If you get mauled every week, a good league sec will pull a few strings
August 25, 20251 yr Just now, Dr Faustus said: I know where you’re coming from bud, but embrace it- 12s? Might be a rough ride to start, but they’ll benefit from playing a higher level. If you get mauled every week, a good league sec will pull a few strings U10s We played a year up a while back and did really well but that was when the higher league was weaker than the one we are going in now. Hopefully I'm wrong
August 25, 20251 yr 21 minutes ago, Kane57 said: U10s We played a year up a while back and did really well but that was when the higher league was weaker than the one we are going in now. Hopefully I'm wrong Parents again will be your biggest obstacle- still non competitive; it’s character building. They’ll learn to be resilient
August 26, 20251 yr On 23/08/2025 at 17:27, boltonboris said: Nice to see it means as much in the youngers Just another game apparently
August 31, 20251 yr Lost 1-5 today but my lad scored and won parent's MOTM. Decided weve got too many littleuns in the team
August 31, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, Kane57 said: Lost 1-5 today but my lad scored and won parent's MOTM. Decided weve got too many littleuns in the team You need a new Robust and Dynamic approach
August 31, 20251 yr 10 hours ago, Kane57 said: Lost 1-5 today but my lad scored and won parent's MOTM. Decided weve got too many littleuns in the team be reet- play with the ball on the floor and it wont matter. Kids all happy? Thats what matters i'll post tomorrow once I've digested everything from this weekend!
September 6, 2025Sep 6 Meant to say good luck to everyone today, and the girls starting tomorrow. Been a mental day all round- I was actually nervous about my U7s! Not in terms of result, but if they listened, would the sweat team feel welcomed, would parents behave etc… Needn’t have worried Parents were fine, think team felt welcomed, most of kids listened lol won 10-1 (Can say that cos nobody knows who played) Felt great to be back as a manager
September 7, 2025Sep 7 This might not get any traction given it could be buried, might only be for Salford residents- but if you could sign this it would be a massive boost. In a nutshell, we’re a club with fuck all, nestled in the arse crack of Salford, Bolton and to a lesser extent Wigan. Going 30+ years and constantly overlooked, more favourable areas seem to do ok… but I’m not mixing politics and football Imagine how good Joel Coleman could’ve been if he had decent facilities? Cheers guys https://northwalkdenfc.org.uk/news/campaign-a-new-home-for-north-walkden-fc
September 7, 2025Sep 7 Bad weekend for my lads. 3-0 defeat for Fylde Coast under 12s against Fleetwood Town. 2 Big howlers from our keeper who is normally impeccable. My lad just wasn't at the races, felt sick before the match and wasn't his usual tenacious self. Older lads team just been beat 5-2 by a brand new Poulton FC team that have been busy handpicking all the best local players. Terrible conditions and they just ran away with it at the end after a close game. Two downbeat kids in the household tonight.
September 7, 2025Sep 7 11 minutes ago, gonzo said: Bad weekend for my lads. 3-0 defeat for Fylde Coast under 12s against Fleetwood Town. 2 Big howlers from our keeper who is normally impeccable. My lad just wasn't at the races, felt sick before the match and wasn't his usual tenacious self. Older lads team just been beat 5-2 by a brand new Poulton FC team that have been busy handpicking all the best local players. Terrible conditions and they just ran away with it at the end after a close game. Two downbeat kids in the household tonight. Pick ‘em up bud- hate those who poach and don’t coach I refuse to believe there are ever terrible conditions that close to the Irish Sea 👀 Random, and perhaps odd question; what colour socks do your boys wear home and away?
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