miserableoldgit Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Bloody cheek:- http://www.chooseyourevent.co.uk/events-guide/event/free-footie-training-for-kids-with-chelsea-coaches/85797 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Isn't this a similar sort of thing as the situation one of the Bristol teams were complaining about us for, as we've got some training thing near them? The main difference being this is a one off event, whereas we have a full time location trying to attract the youth in that area (think it's in bath or somewhere near there). Anyhew, we can't really moan about other teams doing this if we're doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 16 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 16 June, 2013 https://www.facebook.com/samsungfootball/app_646816898678502 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Isn't this a similar sort of thing as the situation one of the Bristol teams were complaining about us for, as we've got some training thing near them? The main difference being this is a one off event, whereas we have a full time location trying to attract the youth in that area (think it's in bath or somewhere near there). Anyhew, we can't really moan about other teams doing this if we're doing the same. It is a bit cheeky, but it looks to be as much a promotional drive for Samsung's white goods as it is about scouting for talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Saint Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Chelsea have several development centres down here, running week-in, week-out. I know because my son goes to one. Excellent coaching. Hope Saints get the benefit of it one day, when all the Chelsea youngsters are released to make room for Abramavich's world-wide signing sprees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 A million of these things isn't going to compensate for the job we did on them in snatching Luke Shaw from right under their noses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Isn't this a similar sort of thing as the situation one of the Bristol teams were complaining about us for, as we've got some training thing near them? The main difference being this is a one off event, whereas we have a full time location trying to attract the youth in that area (think it's in bath or somewhere near there). Anyhew, we can't really moan about other teams doing this if we're doing the same. It goes on all the time with many different clubs giving coaching sessions all over the country. Saints do the same to a limited extent, on the IW and also around Reading sometimes. Up here during the summer there will usually be coaching sessions by Arsenal, Chelsea, ManU at least. It is nothing like the issue with official pro football club academies such as ours in Bath which is a full-time year round set up. It has little or nothing to do with scouting for talent, more to do with engaging supporters of the clubs and getting their kids hooked on that club for life. Whether you like it or not there are probably more kids that support Arsenal or ManU in Southampton than support Saints, sad fact of life these days. Saints used to do some excellent similar coaching days for kids, both boys and girls, I think they still do, but there is no-one there really scouting and sadly it does not usually involve any players visiting in my experience, nevertheless the coaching is of a very good standard and the kids enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 It goes on all the time with many different clubs giving coaching sessions all over the country. Saints do the same to a limited extent, on the IW and also around Reading sometimes. Up here during the summer there will usually be coaching sessions by Arsenal, Chelsea, ManU at least. It is nothing like the issue with official pro football club academies such as ours in Bath which is a full-time year round set up. It has little or nothing to do with scouting for talent, more to do with engaging supporters of the clubs and getting their kids hooked on that club for life. Whether you like it or not there are probably more kids that support Arsenal or ManU in Southampton than support Saints, sad fact of life these days. Saints used to do some excellent similar coaching days for kids, both boys and girls, I think they still do, but there is no-one there really scouting and sadly it does not usually involve any players visiting in my experience, nevertheless the coaching is of a very good standard and the kids enjoy it. Im a coach and know how these things work, they make out like Saints do that, if you son goes he has a CHANCE of being spotted by the talent development officer, but very rare does it happen, some of the Saints coaches maybe level 2 but are awful same went for pompeys community coaches aldo they did have a older guy who was a great coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 We've been doing it for three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Bloody cheek:- http://www.chooseyourevent.co.uk/events-guide/event/free-footie-training-for-kids-with-chelsea-coaches/85797 any kid wanting to play for Chelsea had better look at their squad sysyem, the number of players who actually make it through their ranks, and get a regular spot in the first team can be counted ...on one thumb. The last person to start with them at a pre-teen stage and go right through the system, play for England at (almost) all youth levels U16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and U21 - didn't even get to play a single game in the Prem. His name was ..... Jack Cork, and look what happened to him! So youngsters - if you fancy Chelsea.....good luck, just don't expect to play football at Prem.level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Guys, I can promise you Chelsea are not treading on anyone’s toes. They have been operating in Hampshire for the past three years and have built up a very good portfolio. The club are just expanding their foundation programme nationally and internationally. They have some very good coaches working in Hants, developing multiskills, disability football on top of their development centres. You will find their satellite centre is in Ash. The DC's have been running for two years and the foundation are now only just beginning to look to send players for academy level trials as long as the players are unattached (boys and girls). They've had a lot of unfair and bad press from Pompey even with first team staff coming out in the local paper slating coaches(even though they offered two full time roles to get these Chelsea coaches with them). As for the above link, it is just a promotional programme on behalf of Samsung's show truck (TV's, washing machines etc) and is very basic coaching/games for all children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 All good for football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 (edited) Competition is healthy. As Monk says, Pompey have moaned and groaned about this. We're much bigger and better than them and shouldn't need to react in such a tinpot and amateurish way. Edited 16 June, 2013 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=424&fid=203&act=1&mid=2112840923 Wasn't Andy Awford moaning about something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 http://www.playuppompey.net/t16200-chelsea-muscle-inand-portsmouth-university-cash-in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Apols see already mentioned - that's my 3 posts up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Im a coach and know how these things work, they make out like Saints do that, if you son goes he has a CHANCE of being spotted by the talent development officer, but very rare does it happen, some of the Saints coaches maybe level 2 but are awful same went for pompeys community coaches aldo they did have a older guy who was a great coach. I hope your young charges understand you better than I do. Are you Argentinian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Bloody cheek:- http://www.chooseyourevent.co.uk/events-guide/event/free-footie-training-for-kids-with-chelsea-coaches/85797 Why is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 It is a bit cheeky, but it looks to be as much a promotional drive for Samsung's white goods as it is about scouting for talent. It's not a scout thing, its an hour session for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 So if Cat A teams can set up where they like, how come we have to close down our Bath centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 It's not a scout thing, its an hour session for a start. Yes, the Chelsea coaches will absolutely not follow up any kid that proves to be exceptional i'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Yes, the Chelsea coaches will absolutely not follow up any kid that proves to be exceptional i'm sure. probably not, at goals centre in millbrook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Yes, the Chelsea coaches will absolutely not follow up any kid that proves to be exceptional i'm sure. They aren't allowed. Strictly promotional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Chelsea have about 9 scouts down here (I've been out of it for a couple of years, so not sure if it is more or less these days). These guys are not all that (With the exception of Kev Coates). We had a team that was chosen to play against the Chelsea academy, and then trialists from across the country, over three matches at their training ground in Cobham. We won the first two and they refused to play the third :) :) They were well out depth and this was supposed to be the best of the best. They can come down here all they like - they are not in the same league as Saints scouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothersaintinsouthsea Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 Guys, I can promise you Chelsea are not treading on anyone’s toes. They have been operating in Hampshire for the past three years and have built up a very good portfolio. The club are just expanding their foundation programme nationally and internationally. They have some very good coaches working in Hants, developing multiskills, disability football on top of their development centres. You will find their satellite centre is in Ash. The DC's have been running for two years and the foundation are now only just beginning to look to send players for academy level trials as long as the players are unattached (boys and girls). They've had a lot of unfair and bad press from Pompey even with first team staff coming out in the local paper slating coaches(even though they offered two full time roles to get these Chelsea coaches with them). As for the above link, it is just a promotional programme on behalf of Samsung's show truck (TV's, washing machines etc) and is very basic coaching/games for all children. Monk - take it from me that the Chelsea foundation guys are doing a great job here in Southsea. My 5yo lad goes to an after school club every week and for full-days when the school is off for teacher training. Really nice guys, all the kids love it and if Chelsea weren't doing it the kids wouldn't be getting any football at all due to the incompetence of Pompey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 (edited) Monk - take it from me that the Chelsea foundation guys are doing a great job here in Southsea. My 5yo lad goes to an after school club every week and for full-days when the school is off for teacher training. Really nice guys, all the kids love it and if Chelsea weren't doing it the kids wouldn't be getting any football at all due to the incompetence of Pompey. Good to hear as Portsmouth was my area! Edited 16 June, 2013 by Monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 16 June, 2013 Share Posted 16 June, 2013 any kid wanting to play for Chelsea had better look at their squad sysyem, the number of players who actually make it through their ranks, and get a regular spot in the first team can be counted ...on one thumb. The last person to start with them at a pre-teen stage and go right through the system, play for England at (almost) all youth levels U16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and U21 - didn't even get to play a single game in the Prem. His name was ..... Jack Cork, and look what happened to him! So youngsters - if you fancy Chelsea.....good luck, just don't expect to play football at Prem.level. Chelsea -SFC feeder club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 Yes, the Chelsea coaches will absolutely not follow up any kid that proves to be exceptional i'm sure. They play matches for all of 10 mins after doing a load of obstacles that doesn't involve a lot of ball work. I took my kid to the one in Leeds. There was another lad who plays in the same local team as mine, he is in the the Man U and Leeds academy's that as always stood out like a sore thumb, a natral talent, didnt get picked ou, none of them did. Also the white goods stand which is displaying Samsungs new products and giving out free coffee and snacks might have something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints boy in Leeds Posted 17 June, 2013 Share Posted 17 June, 2013 They aren't allowed. Strictly promotional. It felt this way to me, was a little annoying with all the guys and girls pestering you to enter a draw to win a washing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 18 June, 2013 Share Posted 18 June, 2013 I hope your young charges understand you better than I do. Are you Argentinian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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