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| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 08/02/2007 : 11:44:04
http://shakedownsports.com/2007/08/02/manchester-united-goes-cradle-robbing/
9 year old signs contract with Manchester United.
There's a lot of conflict in the US about kids turning pro too early. The major sports have rules requiring a year or two of college before you can turn pro. This puts all that fuss to shame.
That kid could kick your ass at soccer.
fuck this |
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| Carl |
Posted - 08/04/2007 : 12:08:54
He's good.
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 08/04/2007 : 03:29:38
Have you guys actually seen Freddie Adu? He's never 18, he's at least in his 40's..
Seriously though, I was surprised to see him only sign for Benfica in the end, but then when I thought about it......which major European club has a link-up with Benfica?
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| fbc |
Posted - 08/03/2007 : 01:15:24
That's the first thing I noted, Stu, he needs to pass a bit more. But he's a child, he's having fun. Regarding contracts, they get offered scholarships at the age of 12.
One thing I thought was a bit daft, the kids are playing with full size goals. |
| pixiestu |
Posted - 08/02/2007 : 14:23:20
Impressive, but he doesn't like to pass much does he? If he gets that sorted he could be a decent player in the future.
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Originally posted by Llamadance
the kid looked good on the video. I don't know if this is any different from other kids who play for Man Utd under 10's....do they not sign contracts?
I think one of the reasons it's different is because it was his grandad who'd sent a DVD in to Man Utd. Most kids are scouted by the clubs and followed for a few years.
I'd send a DVD of myself playing football to clubs, but it would probably just end up on 'You've Been Framed'.
"The arc of triumph" |
| darwin |
Posted - 08/02/2007 : 13:29:51
Those kids need to learn how to foul.
Freddy Adu is 18. So, it's stretching the limits of human physiology to think he could have a 9 year old kid.
Freddy Adu is now playing for Benfica in Portugal. He had a good U20 World Cup as did the US team. |
| Llamadance |
Posted - 08/02/2007 : 13:19:50
the kid looked good on the video. I don't know if this is any different from other kids who play for Man Utd under 10's....do they not sign contracts?
Liked the Adu comment, has he signed for anyone yet?
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