royal white Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Well that’s it, my lads last grassroots game is this Saturday as Salford have refused him and his team mates permission to carry on playing (even though the FA allow it). Proper gutted, how anyone can think an extra game of footy with his mates is too much for an 11 year old is beyond me. Anyway it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted August 28 Members Share Posted August 28 6 minutes ago, royal white said: Well that’s it, my lads last grassroots game is this Saturday as Salford have refused him and his team mates permission to carry on playing (even though the FA allow it). Proper gutted, how anyone can think an extra game of footy with his mates is too much for an 11 year old is beyond me. Anyway it is what it is. Your lad is on Salford's books? We had the same when the lad was at Accrington for a couple of years so I think it's probably standard practice. It's a shame really as he really missed it, but can sort of understand why the club wants to look after them and not risk them being nobbled in another match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 8 minutes ago, DazBob said: Your lad is on Salford's books? We had the same when the lad was at Accrington for a couple of years so I think it's probably standard practice. It's a shame really as he really missed it, but can sort of understand why the club wants to look after them and not risk them being nobbled in another match. Nothing new here. My lad was at Burnley for 6 years (2003-09) and it was the same back then. He played for Burnley on Sundays and wasn't allowed to play for Bolton County and/or Mosley Common any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 7 minutes ago, DazBob said: Your lad is on Salford's books? We had the same when the lad was at Accrington for a couple of years so I think it's probably standard practice. It's a shame really as he really missed it, but can sort of understand why the club wants to look after them and not risk them being nobbled in another match. Well that’s the crazy thing, he’s allowed to play rugby or box if he wants. I know where the higher chance of getting injured is! Also regarding to much football, many academy’s (not sure if you had the same at accy) have 2 players in each position, so they’re only getting 40 mins. Hes now playing less football than he ever has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 1 minute ago, Traf said: Nothing new here. My lad was at Burnley for 6 years (2003-09) and it was the same back then. He played for Burnley on Sundays and wasn't allowed to play for Bolton County and/or Mosley Common any longer. It’s recently changed with the FA, they have allowed it for Cat 3 academies. Salford have stopped it though (after allowing us last season) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 It’s about coaching too- a few clubs want them playing a particular way. It’s always been the case from U9, but the FA changed it to U12s a few years back, at the academies discretion. The worst practice is when they won’t retain, but refuse to release without compo, then you’ve got kids kept in purgatory. He’ll still be allowed to play representative football for school district etc, which I dunno if Salford Schoolboys will have a Year 7 team, usually runs from Years 8-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted August 28 Members Share Posted August 28 Little lad has not long turned 3 and seems keen with his football. When’s best to get his involved with a team? Don’t want him being weird and riding skateboards and shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Just now, bolton_blondie said: Little lad has not long turned 3 and seems keen with his football. When’s best to get his involved with a team? Don’t want him being weird and riding skateboards and shite. depends on the lad IMO- but i'd look to get him going soon as see if there is a local place like tiny tykes and diddikicks etc- they'll usually take from 18 months or so and work on ball and body mastery for while, organised games start at U7s, but clubs might start taking them from 5- i've got 3 aged 4 this is the kind of games etc they'll be doing https://diddikicks.co.uk/find-classes https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/football/play-phase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted August 28 Members Share Posted August 28 2 hours ago, royal white said: Also regarding to much football, many academy’s (not sure if you had the same at accy) have 2 players in each position, so they’re only getting 40 mins. Hes now playing less football than he ever has. Yep was the same for him. Made him fall out of love with football for a while. Best thing that happened to him was when they released him. Started playing grass roots with his mates and started to love it again. Hope your lad has a happier time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 1 hour ago, Dr Faustus said: It’s about coaching too- a few clubs want them playing a particular way. It’s always been the case from U9, but the FA changed it to U12s a few years back, at the academies discretion. The worst practice is when they won’t retain, but refuse to release without compo, then you’ve got kids kept in purgatory. He’ll still be allowed to play representative football for school district etc, which I dunno if Salford Schoolboys will have a Year 7 team, usually runs from Years 8-10 Yes I 💯 agree with that however the academy coaching he received last year was abysmal. It’s good that MT has taken over as we have already seen an improvement. Hes had Dave flitcroft training him at GR, I can’t give the man enough praise, diamond bloke who lives and breathes GR. I think Salford starts at year 8, he’s buzzing for that (should he get in) there’s 3 academy lads, all wingers all in his class when he starts high school. Plenty of competition there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 This came up on my memories when he was 8- tried using @Zico battlenips tool as a guide, but didn’t help penalty shoot out- did the whole ball cross the line? Was debated at the time- thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 31 Moderators Share Posted August 31 Doesn't look like it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Not for me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 EPL VAR says goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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auckland_bwfc Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 7 minutes ago, gonzo said: The keeper just like "wtf" 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DazBob Posted September 11 Members Share Posted September 11 1 hour ago, gonzo said: No surprise given the stand they were in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 On 31/08/2024 at 01:01, Dr Faustus said: This came up on my memories when he was 8- tried using @Zico battlenips tool as a guide, but didn’t help penalty shoot out- did the whole ball cross the line? Was debated at the time- thoughts? Looks over line to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltonboris Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 My daughter's playing u12 now. First season where they play for points and league placings. First game was on Sunday against a team called Mill Hill from Blackburn way. Jeez. Talk about a different vibe. Their girls threatening to kill our girls, their parents shouting over to see if anyone fancies a fight. Absolutely bonkers! Could hear one of their parents telling their girls to punch one of ours when the refs not looking - Abusing a 15 year old referee. It was proper toxic. My daughters team were a better set of players, but they were clearly intimidated and ended up drawing 2-2. Really soured things for me. 1 week after starting high school and they're getting that on a Sunday morning when they're supposed to having fun with their mates. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 9 minutes ago, boltonboris said: My daughter's playing u12 now. First season where they play for points and league placings. First game was on Sunday against a team called Mill Hill from Blackburn way. Jeez. Talk about a different vibe. Their girls threatening to kill our girls, their parents shouting over to see if anyone fancies a fight. Absolutely bonkers! Could hear one of their parents telling their girls to punch one of ours when the refs not looking - Abusing a 15 year old referee. It was proper toxic. My daughters team were a better set of players, but they were clearly intimidated and ended up drawing 2-2. Really soured things for me. 1 week after starting high school and they're getting that on a Sunday morning when they're supposed to having fun with their mates. 😞 Under 8s for mine now at the moment and it's all nice and friendly. Dreading the switch to what you've mentioned in the teen years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebells Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 My lad is Under 15's now. Noticed a big change last year when into Under 14's. Have to say, almost all lads themselves are still in it for the right reasons. The parents get worse though. If your kid hasn't been picked up by an Academy at this point, it almost certainly isn't happening. So chill out and enjoy watching your child have fun on a Sat / Sun morning. I just don't get it. Some of the things I saw last season made my eyes bleed (though not as much as IE's Amy video) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeversLeftPeg Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 U7's for my youngest this year. Had a few friendlies over the summer hols and played his first 'proper' match last week at Bolton Arena. It's more tense than watching Wanderers Saturday afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltonboris Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 1 hour ago, BeeversLeftPeg said: U7's for my youngest this year. Had a few friendlies over the summer hols and played his first 'proper' match last week at Bolton Arena. It's more tense than watching Wanderers Saturday afternoon! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted September 13 Site Supporter Share Posted September 13 Had a few girls at work mention this about u13s and u14s girls being not as much fun (their words), Got one girl who's a man u fan but had a trial with bolton, she was gutted she didn't get in, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 The old man casting his watchful eye on proceedings last week. Secretly fucking raging that there's girls playing and both teams were playing it out from the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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