Argentina Under-20 coach Javier Mascherano has implemented these rules for his players:
• Complete homework
• Learn English
• Read books
• Clean their boots
• Clean the changing room
• Get their own food
• Put plates back after eating
• Attend communication workshops
Proper manager 👏
“I don’t know if I will become a professional footballer, but I hope I do”
Back in February 1995, there was a young 13 year old schoolboy playing football for Wallsend Boys Club in Newcastle, his name Michael Carrick.
I wonder what happened to him, did he make it and what’s he doing now?
Courtesy of the BBC
Staggering stats. 97% of former cat 1 academy players now aged 21 to 26 never made an EPL appearance. 70% weren't handed a pro contract at an EPL or EFL club. And only 1 in 10 went on to make more than 20 league appearances in the top four tiers of English football. There will...
63' | GOOOOAAALLL!!!
Quality on the break from the Deans again! Hendon's corner is cleared and Carroll does well to find Olajide who slams the ball home!
🔴 3-1 🔵