"Wow, I'm genuinely amazed you could have trials so old. I thought if you hadn't made it by the time you were 16/17 that was that. For what it's worth I think mentality is the most important thing. If you really want to make it, you can and will regardless of whatever shortcomings you have. I look at players going to The Euros with ROI, players like Glen Whelan and Keith Andrews and I wonder what might have happened if I'd been more driven. Keep working at it man and you can definitely still make it."
Personally, I always wanted to have a trial when I was younger. Never got the chance, due to other engagements.
Decided to see how I would respond to it, and give it a shot.
I don't even class what I took part in today as 'football'. It was dreadful.
It doesn't help that a lot of traditional old English school adopt the English sports as options for pupils
Autumn Rugby
Spring Hockey
Not to mention rowing as well being seen as more important than football
I can't really say much, I was awesome when I was 12/13 because I'm built and was naturally stronger than most kids. Then they grew, and I was pretty much useless as all I could do was volley.
The most talented youngsters almost always make it Thats a fact mate.
You sound bitter that you haven't made it.
Never found hard work to be important, fitness though that is key. Players with the right attitude will normally be the fittest players. Being fit for trials is vital, you might not get much chance to shine so you can't let you're levels drop.
Talentless players can drag a player down? If thats the case you don't have the attitude to make it. You play your own game.
I'm a bit of a wimp on the football pitch and seem to lose every 50/50 battle, even when I commit myself
But being strong can be a huge advantage at junior level in particular
I don't even class what I took part in today as 'football'. It was dreadful.
----
Is that it then? Do you get a callback or anything? How do you go about getting a trial with a club in the first place?
Was Paddy McLaughlin playing?
OP,
Good luck with the trials...
Maybe it could be an idea for you to have a look at going into coaching if it just doesn't take off on the football side. It 's about time some of the older coaches step aside and let the younger, more dynamic lads have a shout. Footbal evolves but not everyone employed with-in it!
The following story you're about to hear is true. And by true, I mean false. It's all lies. But they're entertaining lies, and at the end of the day isn't that the real truth?
The answer is no.
Philsophy and Football, together at last.
Ian Holloway would be proud.
"The most talented youngsters almost always make it Thats a fact mate.
I disagree with that. The way English coaches look at things in football
You sound bitter that you haven't made it. "
What an idiot? What have I to do with that? We were talking in general terms.
"Never found hard work to be important, fitness though that is key. Players with the right attitude will normally be the fittest players. Being fit for trials is vital, you might not get much chance to shine so you can't let you're levels drop."
Being fit is important to a degree. One can easily work on fitness by getting more games.
Talent & ability is not so easily required.
"Talentless players can drag a player down? If thats the case you don't have the attitude to make it. You play your own game."
This little comment shows how little you know of the game. Not surprised though, you're a Rangers fan.
"Is that it then? Do you get a callback or anything? How do you go about getting a trial with a club in the first place? "
That's it, yeah.
These guys had open trials, and I had to pay for it.
"Maybe it could be an idea for you to have a look at going into coaching if it just doesn't take off on the football side. It 's about time some of the older coaches step aside and let the younger, more dynamic lads have a shout. Footbal evolves but not everyone employed with-in it!"
Would love that.
Was genuinely thinking of that earlier. How does one get into coaching then? Do I have to take courses/degress, etc?
The FA run courses. It costs a lot of money though. I'd try and get in with a local club and sometimes they pay towards the courses.
Ian Holloway would be proud.
----
Favourite Holloway quote: 'I don't see the problem with footballers taking their shirts off after scoring a goal. They enjoy it and the young ladies enjoy it too. I suppose that’s one of the main reasons women come to football games, to see the young men take their shirts off. Of course they'd have to go and watch another game because my lads are as ugly as sin.'
On the rule restricting footballers from removing their shirts during a match.
====
These guys had open trials, and I had to pay for it.
----
Ahh, I was starting to think this was bs again. Apologies. I've just started entertaining the idea of going into coaching myself. Again I believe if you put your mind to anything you can achieve it. Positive visualisation and all that stuff.
Holloway is a legend, would have loved him in the Prem again.
"Ahh, I was starting to think this was bs again. Apologies. I've just started entertaining the idea of going into coaching myself. Again I believe if you put your mind to anything you can achieve it. Positive visualisation and all that stuff. "
I am not wumming.
AHB
http://www.lutontown.co.uk/staticFiles/77/9e/0,,10372~171639,00.pdf
That's the one.
"Talentless players can drag a player down? If thats the case you don't have the attitude to make it. You play your own game."
This little comment shows how little you know of the game. Not surprised though, you're a Rangers fan.
--------------------------
Your own ability, touch, pace, accuracy, vision etc is independent of those around you. You cannot argue otherwise. If you do, you clearly don't have the attitude to make it.
Who I support has nothing to do with it, merely shows I am from Glasgow.
If coaches cannot see that ability that is a different story. But you need to have the right attitude, and keep going for the next trial.
Being fit is important to a degree? No, in trials it is vital. Coaches are assessing your ability but they are also assessing the others there. They aren't focussing on anyone in particular. You need to be able to play at your highest level for the entire trial to show your ability. Especially as winger/forward as your unlikely to get as much chance to show your talent as central midfielders/defenders. If you are unfit and get sloppy in the final third of the trial, its obviously going to reflect poorly.
You are expected to be fit to a high level when going to trials.
Serial mad at me cause he can barely move his fingers. Get off your fat ass.
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posted on 2/6/12
"Wow, I'm genuinely amazed you could have trials so old. I thought if you hadn't made it by the time you were 16/17 that was that. For what it's worth I think mentality is the most important thing. If you really want to make it, you can and will regardless of whatever shortcomings you have. I look at players going to The Euros with ROI, players like Glen Whelan and Keith Andrews and I wonder what might have happened if I'd been more driven. Keep working at it man and you can definitely still make it."
Personally, I always wanted to have a trial when I was younger. Never got the chance, due to other engagements.
Decided to see how I would respond to it, and give it a shot.
I don't even class what I took part in today as 'football'. It was dreadful.
posted on 2/6/12
It doesn't help that a lot of traditional old English school adopt the English sports as options for pupils
Autumn Rugby
Spring Hockey
Not to mention rowing as well being seen as more important than football
posted on 2/6/12
I can't really say much, I was awesome when I was 12/13 because I'm built and was naturally stronger than most kids. Then they grew, and I was pretty much useless as all I could do was volley.
posted on 2/6/12
The most talented youngsters almost always make it Thats a fact mate.
You sound bitter that you haven't made it.
Never found hard work to be important, fitness though that is key. Players with the right attitude will normally be the fittest players. Being fit for trials is vital, you might not get much chance to shine so you can't let you're levels drop.
Talentless players can drag a player down? If thats the case you don't have the attitude to make it. You play your own game.
posted on 2/6/12
I'm a bit of a wimp on the football pitch and seem to lose every 50/50 battle, even when I commit myself
But being strong can be a huge advantage at junior level in particular
posted on 2/6/12
I don't even class what I took part in today as 'football'. It was dreadful.
----
Is that it then? Do you get a callback or anything? How do you go about getting a trial with a club in the first place?
posted on 2/6/12
Was Paddy McLaughlin playing?
posted on 2/6/12
Hmmm.
posted on 2/6/12
hmmbop
posted on 2/6/12
OP,
Good luck with the trials...
Maybe it could be an idea for you to have a look at going into coaching if it just doesn't take off on the football side. It 's about time some of the older coaches step aside and let the younger, more dynamic lads have a shout. Footbal evolves but not everyone employed with-in it!
posted on 2/6/12
The following story you're about to hear is true. And by true, I mean false. It's all lies. But they're entertaining lies, and at the end of the day isn't that the real truth?
The answer is no.
posted on 2/6/12
Cogito ergo sum
posted on 2/6/12
Philsophy and Football, together at last.
posted on 2/6/12
Ian Holloway would be proud.
posted on 2/6/12
"The most talented youngsters almost always make it Thats a fact mate.
I disagree with that. The way English coaches look at things in football
You sound bitter that you haven't made it. "
What an idiot? What have I to do with that? We were talking in general terms.
"Never found hard work to be important, fitness though that is key. Players with the right attitude will normally be the fittest players. Being fit for trials is vital, you might not get much chance to shine so you can't let you're levels drop."
Being fit is important to a degree. One can easily work on fitness by getting more games.
Talent & ability is not so easily required.
"Talentless players can drag a player down? If thats the case you don't have the attitude to make it. You play your own game."
This little comment shows how little you know of the game. Not surprised though, you're a Rangers fan.
posted on 2/6/12
"Is that it then? Do you get a callback or anything? How do you go about getting a trial with a club in the first place? "
That's it, yeah.
These guys had open trials, and I had to pay for it.
"Maybe it could be an idea for you to have a look at going into coaching if it just doesn't take off on the football side. It 's about time some of the older coaches step aside and let the younger, more dynamic lads have a shout. Footbal evolves but not everyone employed with-in it!"
Would love that.
Was genuinely thinking of that earlier. How does one get into coaching then? Do I have to take courses/degress, etc?
posted on 2/6/12
The FA run courses. It costs a lot of money though. I'd try and get in with a local club and sometimes they pay towards the courses.
posted on 2/6/12
Ian Holloway would be proud.
----
Favourite Holloway quote: 'I don't see the problem with footballers taking their shirts off after scoring a goal. They enjoy it and the young ladies enjoy it too. I suppose that’s one of the main reasons women come to football games, to see the young men take their shirts off. Of course they'd have to go and watch another game because my lads are as ugly as sin.'
On the rule restricting footballers from removing their shirts during a match.
====
These guys had open trials, and I had to pay for it.
----
Ahh, I was starting to think this was bs again. Apologies. I've just started entertaining the idea of going into coaching myself. Again I believe if you put your mind to anything you can achieve it. Positive visualisation and all that stuff.
posted on 2/6/12
Holloway is a legend, would have loved him in the Prem again.
posted on 2/6/12
HOOOF to Victory !!!
posted on 2/6/12
"Ahh, I was starting to think this was bs again. Apologies. I've just started entertaining the idea of going into coaching myself. Again I believe if you put your mind to anything you can achieve it. Positive visualisation and all that stuff. "
I am not wumming.
posted on 2/6/12
AHB
http://www.lutontown.co.uk/staticFiles/77/9e/0,,10372~171639,00.pdf
That's the one.
posted on 2/6/12
"Talentless players can drag a player down? If thats the case you don't have the attitude to make it. You play your own game."
This little comment shows how little you know of the game. Not surprised though, you're a Rangers fan.
--------------------------
Your own ability, touch, pace, accuracy, vision etc is independent of those around you. You cannot argue otherwise. If you do, you clearly don't have the attitude to make it.
Who I support has nothing to do with it, merely shows I am from Glasgow.
If coaches cannot see that ability that is a different story. But you need to have the right attitude, and keep going for the next trial.
Being fit is important to a degree? No, in trials it is vital. Coaches are assessing your ability but they are also assessing the others there. They aren't focussing on anyone in particular. You need to be able to play at your highest level for the entire trial to show your ability. Especially as winger/forward as your unlikely to get as much chance to show your talent as central midfielders/defenders. If you are unfit and get sloppy in the final third of the trial, its obviously going to reflect poorly.
You are expected to be fit to a high level when going to trials.
posted on 3/9/12
posted on 3/9/12
Serial mad at me cause he can barely move his fingers. Get off your fat ass.
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