As a young 15/16 yo nipper I learnt a valuable lesson one night game against Chelsea and ended up going home in my socks, with a fat lip and a head ache whilst some cockney went home with my new trainers!
They have a very good set up with good outreach. 2 of Corky's nippers are at one of their development centers and those lads ain't going to be lofty!
Kids are all coached to pass out from the back and keep possession.
It's pretty full on though as friend of ours has just pulled their kid out as he needs to be there 3 nights per week for 2hrs plus games at weekends. This is the reason I said no to Port Vale regarding my own nipper.
They took their time, looked at how others ran theirs and adopted the best bits. They knew they were playing catch up as the other clubs around them already had good set ups, especially Crewe and Port Vale, which have always hoovered up the more technical players.
Stoke friends on mine aren't impressed, which of course makes it a great move.
Part of his remit is to bring through the youth as they have fantastic set up know. They have invested their PL money wisely.
No and don't intend to until the prices become realistic. When they do I'll get a PS4 having always had Sony. My nipper will keep his Xbox 360 until all his mates have swapped over to the One but none are in a rush as none of their games will be playable.
My PS3 & MW Ghosts will keep me happy for a few more years.
Rubbish. I know a headteacher who defines himself as Catholic before anything else. By your definition he isn't integrated.
One of my best & oldest friends has always defined himself as a Buddhist. Is he not integrated?
I define myself as a Saints fan first, does that mean I'm not integrated as I've not said English first?
For me it's only Cardiff and Hull as I've only been to the old grounds.
For my nipper it's OT (courtesy of Corky's corporates), Cardiff, Hull, Newcastle &, oddly, Norwich.
Any that are most dos for TSW?
Back in a suit soon after 6 years out of one.
This formal shirt lark is certainly more expensive than I remember!
Anyone bought any of the John Lewis work shirts?