Archive for May, 2006
Break in France
We had a long but relaxing drive down to Lornas parents yesterday. Jack was very good. When we got here we spent a couple of hours playing cricket and football in the garden. Jack bowled harry out with his third ball. Am now writing this on wy phone in a tent in the garden listening [...]
Article about Aidy Boothroyd and Watford
I’ve written my first article towards my book
Aidy Boothroyd wins the psychological battle and the Ł20 million game.
I heard on the radio today that Kevin Blackwell the Leeds Manger was disappointed about the state of the pitch at the Millennium Stadium after the rugby match that had been played the previous day. Boothroyd’s response had been ‘I’ve got no problems with the pitch’ I wish I had of acted on my instincts [...]
Why do I keep getting sent off – Who is pressing my buttons and why do I continue to allow it to happen.
Our reactions to certain events are learned behaviours, we have learn’t them from our family and our upbringing and also from our team-mates. In a lot of instances the reactions we have can be very positive however for many footballers they can get themselves into a lot of hot water. It can cost [...]
Is love the answer to success for football teams
I was interested to hear what Aidy Boothroyd said post match about his players loving each other and how prepared they are to run for each other. More to come on this
Should I stay or should I go
When is the right time to move clubs. Do I stay here and finish what I started? Do I need to move to seek a new challenge? Am I getting stale Michael Owen moved to Real Madrid and that same year Liverpool went onto win
