As the football transfer deadline approaches i would like to touch on the effect that this system has on us as professional players..
Having been in the situation of waiting for the go ahead for transfers to take place in the past i can honestly say that it is a nervous experience. There are so many things that need to be planned and anticipated all before pen is finally put to paper such as - Places to live , transportation , commuting , wages and personal terms, new teammates and potential new friendships , medicals and fitness tests, current form, pressures of performance, bonus and incentives...
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There are alot of theories about the world ending in 2012 and i feel the best way to deal with it is to carry on as normal.. If these theories are born from rumours then the intent is to cause chaos and after watching the news coverage of the nations rioting and looting over the past few months it serves as a prelude to whats to come if we lose our control, purpose and direction..
I have been following Eastenders on bbc 1 over christmas my favourite character Youssef and his mind games have been great entertainment , because of this i have been given a new nickname at home replacing the Grinch...
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After recent events involving the loss of life and its effects on those left behind i feel compelled to write about the challenges i face and what keeps me going..
The key word is Family i suppose but i see that the word "family" often refers to relatives and people who are blood related but it is now apparent to me that family can also exist in the workplace with my workplace being a clear example.. I have been playing football all my life which automatically relates me to those that have no doubt gone through the same challenges and experiences as myself such as - Learning my trade through academy...
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On a team night out last month in Leicester, i was pleased to have the chance to see the inner city for the first time and experience some of the venues… we went out for good food and drink choosing the ideal day/night that gave us the maximum time to recover- (9 days)… since getting back to our full time training and playing schedule after an international break i did start to think about the common misconceptions about "footballers" and their attitudes.. I do class myself as an easy going guy as do my teammates so i was a little upset when one of them said that i was having an argument...
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Been somewhat drawn to the medias coverage of quite a few high profile stories recently from Carlos Tevez alleged refusal to come off the bench for Man City, Doctor Conrad Murrays alleged patient negligence , Tiger Woods stealing caddies , oops i mean alleged stealing of caddies. It just seems that we are in a world where anything goes if you put your mind to it.. Firstly, regarding Mr Tevez and his innate ability to fire the ball into the old “onion sack”. How has he managed to enrage a whole nation to such an extent?? Well after i first heard that he refused to play for city that night...
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