Plus the higher you go the less pure physical attributes can get you by. Right now Small is using his lightning pace and bag of tricks to dominate his man but his crossing, shooting and decision-making are all fairly poor. In the Championship he won't be able to rely on just being fast and strong and he would genuinely be better off honing his capabilities in key game moments in a team like Charlton where he gets a lot of football than overstretching himself and losing yet another year of his career to being mostly on the bench. I guess we'll see what he identifies as important but he's a confident lad and I'm sure he would assume he would play wherever he goes
Saturday could be helpful in persuading him that this is the best place for him. He has moved around more than most for his young age and he could easily move to the wrong place at an important stage in his career. What he should be looking for is a contract with a buy out clause. If clubs have to pay good money for you they are more likely to start you and invest time and patience in you. If they get you for free they are having a punt and there may be a lot more steps in the ladder for you.
If any of you mum's and dad's are off this week for half term get along to the valley with your under 13's to have a quick picture with Thierry and Josh and in the few seconds you get give them plenty of praise as too often in recent years some Charlton critics are more known for giving abuse to players.
Two success stories and I wonder who was behind their Signings!
Back in 2003/04 I took my 10 year old son to get a picture with Paolo di Canio on a Monday after we had drawn 1-1 with Arsenal at the Valley; blimey O'Riley that seems a lifetime away now 🤦🏻♂️
We were in the long Queue and I thought I will have 10 seconds at most to ask a question 🤔 So I went with: "Paolo, when you stepped up to take the penalty on Saturday when did you decide where the spot kick was going"
"When I look deep into the Keeper's eyes and i have them under my spell" !
He sent me the wrong way as well as we walked out of the entrance and not the exit !
We only saw di Canio towards the Autumn of his career but a strong character and flair footballer who demanded every player trained as hard as he did.
If any of you mum's and dad's are off this week for half term get along to the valley with your under 13's to have a quick picture with Thierry and Josh and in the few seconds you get give them plenty of praise as too often in recent years some Charlton critics are more known for giving abuse to players.
Two success stories and I wonder who was behind their Signings!
Back in 2003/04 I took my 10 year old son to get a picture with Paolo di Canio on a Monday after we had drawn 1-1 with Arsenal at the Valley; blimey O'Riley that seems a lifetime away now 🤦🏻♂️
We were in the long Queue and I thought I will have 10 seconds at most to ask a question 🤔 So I went with: "Paolo, when you stepped up to take the penalty on Saturday when did you decide where the spot kick was going"
"When I look deep into the Keeper's eyes and i have them under my spell" !
He sent me the wrong way as well as we walked out of the entrance and not the exit !
We only saw di Canio towards the Autumn of his career but a strong character and flair footballer who demanded every player trained as hard as he did.
Must have been in there, the same time as you Sam, with my 2 young lads.
I can remember someone phoning a friend (sounds like who wants to be a millionaire) and passing their mobile over to him, to have a chat in Italian.
So I've been wanting to right this for a long time. I love theirry the personality, I think he has so much talent, is rapid and seems like a great kid...but there is a reason he is with us and not playing higher. He has tons of talent but sometimes it's like he doesn't have a brain. I told anyone that would listen how much CBT was overrated and lazy. Now I'm not saying Small and CBT are the same but what I will say is the ability, speed and lack of footballing IQ are very similar. The biggest difference to me is personality and also Small can defend, whereas CBT had no interest in doing so. Kid can go as high as he wants, it will all come down to how much he wants to learn, listen and grow his football IQ. Personally I think Curtis and Jones are perfect for him in both respects, and I truly hope he realises that.
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(Hope it all works out @Arsenetatters)
However allow me to assure you he will absolutely love it at any club that gives him a large signing on fee and quadruples his wages.
If any of you mum's and dad's are off this week for half term get along to the valley with your under 13's to have a quick picture with Thierry and Josh and in the few seconds you get give them plenty of praise as too often in recent years some Charlton critics are more known for giving abuse to players.
Two success stories and I wonder who was behind their Signings!
Back in 2003/04 I took my 10 year old son to get a picture with Paolo di Canio on a Monday after we had drawn 1-1 with Arsenal at the Valley; blimey O'Riley that seems a lifetime away now 🤦🏻♂️
We were in the long Queue and I thought I will have 10 seconds at most to ask a question 🤔
So I went with: "Paolo, when you stepped up to take the penalty on Saturday when did you decide where the spot kick was going"
"When I look deep into the Keeper's eyes and i have them under my spell" !
He sent me the wrong way as well as we walked out of the entrance and not the exit !
We only saw di Canio towards the Autumn of his career but a strong character and flair footballer who demanded every player trained as hard as he did.
I can remember someone phoning a friend (sounds like who wants to be a millionaire) and passing their mobile over to him, to have a chat in Italian.