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Discussion in 'Tottenham Hotspur' started by remembercolinlee, Feb 1, 2017.

  1. Yes I think it is. The problem is far wider and like an iceberg, mostly out of sight......
    3 out of all those highly/overpaid young, men generally not with the greatest intellects that have passed through the club is a drop in the ocean.
    (You would also have to add Jamie O'Hara to that list I imagine.....)
     
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  2. The RDBD

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    Yes, and no.

    Perhaps the PFA should be docking money from their members for
    psych treatment costs at some appropriate time.

    The career is short, and if you fall from the top, the fall can be rapid in so many
    ways (wages, level of club, adoration etc) . Very few are mentally prepared for such
    eventualities. And that is without on-pitch issues (self-worth when the supporters
    are on your back during bad spells, potential depression during long-term injuries etc) .
     
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    Scott Parker returns to the club to manage U-18
     
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    Always good to have a triffic family man about the place.
     
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    Totally agree CK . Young players should be shown this article as a reminder what could happen.
     
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    Johnnie Jackson appointed as the first ever player coach at Charlton.
     
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    They've had quite a few player/managers though, haven't they? It seems to be a Charlton speciality.
     
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    And now Wikipedia's telling me that Curbishley was player/coach under Lennie Lawrence before he became joint player-manager with fellow player-manager Steve Gritt.
     
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    Nonchelance, thy name is Berbatov

     
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    Aaron Lennon reported back for pre-season training today as he continues his recovery from the mental health issue that caused a scare back in May.

    Not sure he'll still be an Everton player come the end of August, but delighted to see him progressing nicely and wish him well <applause>

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40480040
     
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    Former youth player Charlie Lee has signed for Leyton Orient as the O's try and rebuild their decimated squad.
     
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    I loved Charlie Lee when he was with us, thought he was a decent prospect. But changed my affections for him a couple of years ago when he took out Nathan Oduwa in a pre season game at Stevenage with one of the worst challenges I have ever seen.
     
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    <ok> Bonus background Huddlestone.
     
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    Yaser Kasim, a member of our youth squad a few years ago, has quit Swindon and signed for Northampton.
     
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    Tommy looking trim.
     
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    Since we don't have a Loan Watch thread yet...
     
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    Another MLS goal:


    Against Tim Howard, too. Decent finish.
     
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    Jonathan Obika signs for Oxford United having been released by Swindon.
     
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