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The boy done good - CAFC U9 Academy
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And what a lovely sandwich you make!0
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What desk you on Dave0
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Shag said:
What desk you on Dave
i do the trade support all the FX (and more) i sit just by the spot guys.0 -
Give boof a slap round the chops from me please mate0
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that'll go down well mate!
SLAP, thats from shag by the way.
ok dave, cheers mate!0 -
Alright guys
I have been told by the academy I can no longer post anything else on here about Alfie or the academy due to the few who took a throw away comment to heart and carried it on and on so Nice one lads (You know who you are??)
If anyone sees me at a game (most of the time I have Alfie with me) I will always let you know of his progress.
It was good while it lasted.......Thanks for all the positive feedback
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What a shame that is mate . Good luck to you both1
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Good luck to Alfie mate, absolutely ridiculous, some people need a Long hard look at themselves2
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There should be a fair bit of naval gazing going on with certain posters. As Terry said, they know who they are.
Message Boards/Forums at their worst.
Keep the cheap tickets coming Terry! ;-)2 - Sponsored links:
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Wow, some people .... best of luck to Alfie1
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Sorry to hear that Al
welldone everyone involved1 -
Shame to see these reports going as found them hugely insightful and it was a different spin hearing about the younger kids when clubs are unable to mention them.
Best of luck to Alfie though and hope to read about him again when he's in the First Team1 -
there goes the best thread on CL. Well done warriors!1
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What were the club's concerns ?
A. That a parent of an U9 player had used a fans website to express some questions over his son playing out of position and stating that the (U9) keeper had been at fault for some conceded goals
B. Subsequently a few people said that at U9 level the pressure seems too much, it's not all about winning and that blame should not be an issue
Genuine question.
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Some of you lot are so busy hahaha, I doubt TN went up to the kid and started throwing hand gestures at him and screaming at him. It was a not comment, get over yourselves0
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Drop it now, you've said your piece matePL54 said:What were the club's concerns ?
A. That a parent of an U9 player had used a fans website to express some questions over his son playing out of position and stating that the (U9) keeper had been at fault for some conceded goals
B. Subsequently a few people said that at U9 level the pressure seems too much, it's not all about winning and that blame should not be an issue
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this was my favorite thread really enjoyed reading alfies and the teams updates.cheers terry it was good while it lasted and good luck for alfies future0
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Terry said the keeper was pony, so what , are we now in a world where no criticism is allowed
Thanks for the insight you gave us Terry0 -
Thisbertpalmer said:this was my favorite thread really enjoyed reading alfies and the teams updates.cheers terry it was good while it lasted and good luck for alfies future
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I have also read this thread with interest and would like to say well done Alfie and thanks Tel for your updates. Alfie is clearly a very good prospect and I know that the club were very pleased to retain a lot of the current u9's squad.
My son has been with Charlton since he was 7. Even at that age there was huge pressure on the boys. I remember being in the car park a few months after he had started there. His coach and one of the scouts were telling me that they were going to be having an assessment the following Friday and would be looking to release 6 boys. This was said in front of my son. The following Friday I had a phone call from the school asking if I could pick my son up early as he had stomach cramps. He didn't' make the assessment night, but was retained. To be fair, I had already been told that he was safe , but try telling that to a 7 year old!!
I have removed my son from the Academy this year and will probably keep him out next year as well. I removed him for two reasons. Firstly my shifts at work changed and I was struggling to get him there as often as they would like. Secondly, I didn't like a lot of the pressures being placed on my son.
For your son to be at an Academy is a great honour and privilege. It is also a great adventure and we have had some great times. It is, however, very much on their terms and as a parent you very much have to balance what is best for your son against the wishes of the club.
Clearly Tel has had a little taste of that with the 'request' from the club to stop the updates on this thread!!1 -
Just a cheeky update!
It's Academy day this Saturday Vs Blackburn so Alfie and his team mates will be doing a lap of honour at half-time!
I will be one of the proudest dads in the world on Saturday.
Without to much detail....
Also over recent weeks the boys have been motoring beating the likes of
Arsenal
Chelsea
West Ham oh and C.palarse ;-)
Just saying .......COYR
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Anyway you can find an accommodation with the academy as to what you might becalmed to post on here? Given the number of academy players in the first team I'm sure many fans would be interested in updates and parents views on the whole process.1
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No Pint for you at half time then TN!!Terry Naylor said:Just a cheeky update!
It's Academy day this Saturday Vs Blackburn so Alfie and his team mates will be doing a lap of honour at half-time!
I will be one of the proudest dads in the world on Saturday.
Without to much detail....
Also over recent weeks the boys have been motoring beating the likes of
Arsenal
Chelsea
West Ham oh and C.palarse ;-)
Just saying .......COYR0 -
Nice one Terry - hope he enjoys the day.0
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Nah not this week will have to have double before and after ;-)1
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Thanks TN.0
