Football,criticism and overcoming doubters.

Quoted from aldi_01

Professional sports people put effort in whether it’s training or a game situation. I’ve had the pleasure of attending training sessions for the likes of City and Liverpool and whilst we all know they don’t fly in to tackles, the intensity and desire to win was still there. It’s about self belief and drive. You have to believe in yourself and if that gets knocked, you struggle.

I haven't seen a top flight team train for a full day but have visited Arsenal's Colney training ground and have read about the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona training grounds. Facilities at these clubs and  I know Iam stating the obvious are a cut above the likes of Grimsby and other clubs in the lower basement.

I look at youngsters coming through the academy's ( having known some quite well and visited them in digs ) and youth teams in this country in lower league and feel there are more chances to go astray. There sometimes put up by fans where the environment isn't that great . Smoke filled houses and on their own as well . Compare that to the Barcelona's Masia youth academy where youth players are housed together and a strict timetable adhered to prepared by the club. So much time for leisure , football training and education housed in excellent facilities. It's little wonder why Barcelona have produced excellent players over the years that came from there .

Quoted from denni266

Its all down to Hurst at the end of the day. our not so new owners need to get their heads out the sand and tell him his job aint as safe as it could be / Because he is too comfy as he is .

So he hasn't done a decent job overall then?