Fleetwood Town "academy". Whats the craic? 

Fleetwood academy just received £85k for a 14 year old goalkeeper from Man United.

I didn't realise the level of fees even at that age. 

10 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Fleetwood academy just received £85k for a 14 year old goalkeeper from Man United.

I didn't realise the level of fees even at that age. 

We've received more for a 14-yo from Liverpool 

14 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Fleetwood academy just received £85k for a 14 year old goalkeeper from Man United.

I didn't realise the level of fees even at that age. 

Yeah, it’s based upon academy status and maybe even length of time. Is it Jonathan?

14 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said:

Yeah, it’s based upon academy status and maybe even length of time. Is it Jonathan?

Bill Hartley pal. Been at United a season or so but fee just sorted.

They signed him as a striker! 

7 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Bill Hartley pal. Been at United a season or so but fee just sorted.

They signed him as a striker! 

They do that! See Ben Amos

4 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

They do that! See Ben Amos

Ben Amos wouldn't be able to see Ben Amos. The blind cunt.

3 hours ago, DazBob said:

Ben Amos wouldn't be able to see Ben Amos. The blind cunt.

I believe Lee Anderson’s ex model wife did!!

1 down 1 to go.. Daughter's team won their division with a 6-0 demolition yesterday. u12's and they genuinely looked like they weren't arsed. Parents chucking prosecco and flares about and the girls just completely took it in their stride. 😄

Cup final at Eddie Davies Academy on 1st June for the double

This season they've so far played 28 games, 25 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat, 103 goals scored, 19 conceded, 17 clean sheets! Worthy winners

Lads last game for district yesterday; broken thumb so played outfield- it’s important we support this level of the game, should be proud to play representative football. Been a great 3 years 

My eldest will be in his penultimate season next time. Same coach from under 6s. 

Thought the other day what an impact that man has been on his life. 2 training sessions a week and a match at weekend if not more for a decade. All for free.

There's 1000s like him all round the country, the whole think would implode without men and women like him. It's crazy really how much power football has, it really does bring out so much in society.

21 minutes ago, gonzo said:

My eldest will be in his penultimate season next time. Same coach from under 6s. 

Thought the other day what an impact that man has been on his life. 2 training sessions a week and a match at weekend if not more for a decade. All for free.

There's 1000s like him all round the country, the whole think would implode without men and women like him. It's crazy really how much power football has, it really does bring out so much in society.

and guaranteed he's questioned himself 1000 times over- he's worried about game time, formations, development, kits, safeguarding, transition through age groups, and dozens more... he's given countless hours

 

i only got back into it about 5 years ago- i did it when i was younger, but then my own kids came along; in that time though i have set up six new teams and got a fair few more into established sides... the gratitude from parents and players alike is amazing

 

think i have 6 years left on the mortgage... the dream is to run football camps in the sun for a decade or so; you just know that whatever shit a kid has going on, they can lose themselves and be happy with a ball at their feet

 

oh and this place is like Poolfoot on speed

 

https://www.mediterraneansportvillage.com/en/

 

Edited May 30, 20251 yr by Dr Faustus

Having 2 daughters who had no interest in playing, but had STs, the grandson is a godsend for me

Love the respect he has for his coach. And conversely, the respect the coach has for the kids.

Thinly veiled, off to Benalmadina on Monday. Grandson already asked me if I’ll practice ‘1-2s’ with him if there’s a footy pitch at the hotel so that he can work on what his coach wants him to improve over the summer

Thats a decent coach there. No pressure but got a 9 year old wanting to do better

Owd fella still got it too 😂

ignore the beer belly

Daughters season has now finished. Cup final at Eddie Davies Academy yesterday. They won 5-0 and she scored a brace from CM. Was absolutely buzzing for her.

League and Cup double!! 

On 30/05/2025 at 13:00, Dr Faustus said:

and guaranteed he's questioned himself 1000 times over- he's worried about game time, formations, development, kits, safeguarding, transition through age groups, and dozens more... he's given countless hours

 

i only got back into it about 5 years ago- i did it when i was younger, but then my own kids came along; in that time though i have set up six new teams and got a fair few more into established sides... the gratitude from parents and players alike is amazing

 

think i have 6 years left on the mortgage... the dream is to run football camps in the sun for a decade or so; you just know that whatever shit a kid has going on, they can lose themselves and be happy with a ball at their feet

 

oh and this place is like Poolfoot on speed

 

https://www.mediterraneansportvillage.com/en/

 

I'm here.

 

Son doing his pre-season training in the mornings at the gym. Ukraine u21 there too. Friendly match in a few days.

https://pinatararena.com/football_center/inicio

 

On 30/05/2025 at 10:02, Dr Faustus said:

Lads last game for district yesterday; broken thumb so played outfield- it’s important we support this level of the game, should be proud to play representative football. Been a great 3 years 

I’ve been following the trip on different socials, it looks like they’ve had a blast. Our Billy has his first trial on Saturday so fingers crossed. 
 

I think it’s disgusting that Bolton doesn’t have a town team. How has that been allowed to happen? 

1 hour ago, royal white said:

I’ve been following the trip on different socials, it looks like they’ve had a blast. Our Billy has his first trial on Saturday so fingers crossed. 
 

I think it’s disgusting that Bolton doesn’t have a town team. How has that been allowed to happen? 

i'll be there on Saturday; its all falling apart due to lack of volunteers- its a shame 

17 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said:

i'll be there on Saturday; its all falling apart due to lack of volunteers- its a shame 

Let me know how he does mate as I’m grafting. 

5 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

i'll be there on Saturday; its all falling apart due to lack of volunteers- its a shame 

ET’s u12 team folded as Paul left. The same year they had national champions, they were struggling to get teams together in the younger age groups. Mad really that people don’t buy into it! 
 

local pro clubs don’t help putting their girls off it. 

4 minutes ago, boltonboris said:

ET’s u12 team folded as Paul left. The same year they had national champions, they were struggling to get teams together in the younger age groups. Mad really that people don’t buy into it! 
 

local pro clubs don’t help putting their girls off it. 

It’s awful… I know there are some clashes, but it’s a god standard

FA have sent rules out to all grassroots clubs re insurance- none in place until July, so no friendlies to take place until then. I’d check with tournament organisers if you have any lined up that you’ll be covered

10 hours ago, royal white said:

I think it’s disgusting that Bolton doesn’t have a town team. How has that been allowed to happen? 

Takes a LOT of funding, that local authorities don't want to contribute to. Salford council have cut off all funding now for Salford Schools Football and each team has to be self-funded through fundraising or/and sponsorship. The established older age groups can manage this, but the u12 year groups will find it tough, as we've experienced first hand 😞 

Is this not the sort of community project, Sharon and the board (with help from club sponsors) should be throwing themselves into?

And, you never know, the best young footballers, involved with Bolton Schools supported by Bolton Wanderers, might be captured by the Wanderers, as players and fans.

And a town girls team, for the same reasons.

1 hour ago, Rival Son said:

Is this not the sort of community project, Sharon and the board (with help from club sponsors) should be throwing themselves into?

And, you never know, the best young footballers, involved with Bolton Schools supported by Bolton Wanderers, might be captured by the Wanderers, as players and fans.

And a town girls team, for the same reasons.

I think it’s more likely it’ll be funded through commercial partners such as AO.com or Victoria(n?) Plumbing. 
 

There are probably rules against them being funded by local academies or pro clubs. Even via “<insert town> in the community”

 

though Liverpool do play in red and often play at their academy under the watchful supervision of their coac…. Scouts 

I absolutely loved being involved in coaching my daughters team ,we wrapped it up when they got to u14s, and I was gutted. We lost almost every week but what a laugh we had. I bump into the odd player every now and then they are adults now and I always get a lovely welcome.  A great time in my life.