Positive distruptor, social entrepreneur, serial innovator. I want all children to grow up healthier, happier and smarter. All views most definitely my own.
Bingley, Bradford, UK
Joined October 2011
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Proof here of well respected English coaches working at an elite level abroad for many years but they are are given the opportunities by the FA that they should receive.
The remarkable adventure of one of English football's great outliers mol.im/a/14506535 via @MailSport
More interesting Alzheimer's & professional footballers discussion on Talk Sport this morning. 30 professional footballers are taking legal action against the Football Association for neglecting to look after players properly.
All football stakeholders guilty of avoiding action.
Over the past three years l have tried to progress a science-based, innovative concept, FOOTBALLING BRAINS, to football's stakeholders. The FA, PFA, LMA & Premier League have all declined to meet & discuss this programme. The general response is "no thanks, we have this covered."
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This waterfall is located outside the Peruvian city of Cajamarca and resembles the shape of a woman wearing a bridal dress: it's called La Cascada de la Novia
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Interesting @davidbeckham piece here that many friends flagged up to me. I scouted & signed David specifically to wear the Predator boot when working at adidas UK in the 1990s. There are some parts of the story that are not covered here. What a fantastic ambassador he has been.
This is not the best way for the development of children as individuals or as players. Placing them in the bubble of professional football too early causes imbalance in their young lives, often leading to damaged mental health. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6126… #footballersmentalhealth
For my 70th birthday l am hoping to watch the Mighty Reds in the Champions League Final in Paris. Only problem is getting two tickets to buy so that l can take my son who is a NHS doctor and LFC fan and deserves a treat for his work over Covid etc. Any help appreciated.
It is good to see this being looked at...but a proven system already exists: Footballing Brains...
Mental health app for academy footballers developed with Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund coaches inews.co.uk/sport/football/a…
An interesting article...but whatever the numbers entering the Academies there will always be the same small figure being retained. Football: England's lost generation sportsgazette.co.uk/football…
Just a thought watching England team with Ukrain flag with PEACE emblazoned. Would adding Russian flag add value?
Football stakeholders have avoided this issue for far too long. Preventative approaches for players &retired players of all ages is needed now. What about the non league players l also ask? Exclusive: FA rows with PFA over refusal to fund dementia research telegraph.co.uk/football/202…
