What do I do .............................. .............................. .?

Steve Foster · Aug 22, 2014

My son (aged 18 years) has been at the FA School of Excellence this week. There are coaches from most football clubs from the UK, including BHA.

He has played his final match this morning & was desperate for the Albion coach to watch him (he has been an Albion fan & season ticket holder - for most of his life).

Yet, at the end of the match, the Charlton Athletic coach, has come over & asked him to train with them at The Valley (in October).

Big dilemma - how the hell can my son potentially play for a football club in the same league as ours?

What do I do? Big confused!

http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?307409-**-BHA-v-Bolton-**-Score-Predictor

Frutos · Aug 22, 2014

If he has a chance of making a career from this, as sounds possible, then he's better not to let his heart rule his head in my view.

The Fifth Column · Aug 22, 2014

Take the chance, no place for sentimentality in this game, it could make or break his career. Of course if it was palace tell him to find another job.

Da Man Clay · Aug 22, 2014

Can't believe that any decision other than go and train with them is being considered. It's not as if the Albion have shown any interest.

Mackenzie · Aug 22, 2014

He should go to Charlton.

casbom · Aug 22, 2014

As above, but still badger the Albion until then to take him on trial!

SweatyMexican · Aug 22, 2014

Take the chance, it might not come up again.

hans kraay fan club · Aug 22, 2014

Steve Foster said:
My son (aged 18 years) has been at the FA School of Excellence this week. There are coaches from most football clubs from the UK, including BHA.

He has played his final match this morning & was desperate for the Albion coach to watch him (he has been an Albion fan & season ticket holder - for most of his life).

Yet, at the end of the match, the Charlton Athletic coach, has come over & asked him to train with them at The Valley (in October).

Big dilemma - how the hell can my son potentially play for a football club in the same league as ours?

What do I do? Big confused!

Your son is EIGHTEEN years old FFS. Is it not a case of "what does HE do?"

Wellesley · Aug 22, 2014

Seems obvious to me. Tell them to F@ck off and get him to apply for a job at Asda.

spring hall convert · Aug 22, 2014

Thinly veiled "my son's good at football" thread.

FWIW - He goes to the best offer, there's very little space for loyalty in football these days. Especially if you're a player, he could go to Brighton and be told he's not good enough in 2 years time.

Be thankful there's an offer.

Return of the Rev · Aug 22, 2014

Steve Foster said:
My son (aged 18 years) has been at the FA School of Excellence this week. There are coaches from most football clubs from the UK, including BHA.

He has played his final match this morning & was desperate for the Albion coach to watch him (he has been an Albion fan & season ticket holder - for most of his life).

Yet, at the end of the match, the Charlton Athletic coach, has come over & asked him to train with them at The Valley (in October).

Big dilemma - how the hell can my son potentially play for a football club in the same league as ours?

What do I do? Big confused!

Take the opportunity that's there don't hold out hope for the Albion,imagine if he made it at the Albion and got slated on nsc and at the matches how gutted and angry would you feel.

7:18 · Aug 22, 2014

Go and play for Charlton, consider it a stepping stone to Brighton later in his career :thumbsup:

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo · Aug 22, 2014

There is only one answer, and I think the OP knows this and is just attention seeking.

How many footballers actually play for the team they support?

Return of the Rev · Aug 22, 2014

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:
There is only one answer, and I think the OP knows this and is just attention seeking.

How many footballers actually play for the team they support?

Is it 4?

Rookie · Aug 22, 2014

Easy. if Charlton are the only ones interested you go to Charlton and try to prove that they were right to pick him up

Tom Bombadil · Aug 22, 2014

I believe the OP is confused as his default position is to bomb the palestinians and he's finding it hard to spot any.

Black Rod · Aug 22, 2014

He clearly isn't a Brighton fan if he is even considering trying to have a football career at another club

I'd rather be a toilet attendant in Oceana then play professionally for another team

StonehamPark · Aug 22, 2014

Steve Foster said:
What do I do? Big confused!

110% take the opportunity with Charlton. It could open many doors.

I'll be his agent and will charge a flat-rate 5% on earnings & transfers. You won't find a cheaper agent around.

Where do I sign?

Tim Over Whelmed · Aug 22, 2014

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:
There is only one answer, and I think the OP knows this and is just attention seeking.

How many footballers actually play for the team they support?

I know this, it's 7

daveinprague · Aug 22, 2014

Its football...my nephew played for...shuddering...Portsmouth youth set up.

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