Barkers Blog – Our Dutch Adventure
Day one started at the training ground at 5:15am so slightly earlier than usual though we had a touch of good fortune when it came down to the flight…
Defeated By Levante
On Saturday we had the game against Levante and we set off early in the morning after breakfast. After about an hour and a half of travelling we arrived at their training ground where we were greeted by the Levante coach Briant Lazaro…
Fun & Games & PSV
There’s been a fair bit of excitement building at the training ground ahead of this tour so by the time we met to head to Birmingham Airport anticipation had reached fever pitch, with the 6am start doing little to dampen spirits. ..
The Pompey Norseman
First of all, I would like to introduce myself – my name is Snorre Nilsen from Norway and I’m a second year apprentice at Portsmouth FC. Our youth team was chosen by LFE to fly to Holland for 12 days on a pre-season tour to train, learn and play games as well as experiencing the philosophy of Dutch football…
Flight Cancelled – What A Way To Start A Tour
Firstly let me introduce myself – my name is Dan Cockerline and I’m a second year apprentice at Sheffield United and for the next 12 days or so I’ll be sharing the experiences we (my teammates and I) have on this year’s pre-season tour to the Netherlands…
Getting Into The Swing of Things – Building For Levante
On Wednesday we headed over to Levante to train and work with their coaches. On arrival we were greeted by their staff and told what to expect during the day. The essence of which was that we’d be working very intensely for short periods in small areas. ..
Touchdown in Spain
What an early start! 3.30am at the training ground to travel to Valencia – my excitement had been building all the previous night particularly during my journey from London back to Nottingham to the Digs I live in on a day-to-day basis…
Time to Start Exploring
The turn of each year brings plenty of new challenges if you’re a young footballer. The reality is that once you’ve hit Christmas and pass into the New Year you have completed seven long months of a gruelling season which started almost an eternity ago on a warm sunny day in late June or early July…
An Educated Mind
For my third entry into my blog and following on from a presentation by PFA education officer, Jason Lee – I’m going to focus on the academic opportunities that are offered to young players like myself who are striving to become professionals…
Frustrations & International Football
Today I feel is an opportunity to speak from the view point of a footballer and the many frustrations they go through…
Frustrations & International Football
Today I feel is an opportunity to speak from the view point of a footballer and the many frustrations they go through…
Sam Steps Forward as New Blogger (Video)
Hello readers; my name is Sam Dryden and this is my first blog entry. I’m now in my third season with Derby after joining them from Nottingham Forest three years ago…
