Lawrie at Sheffield Utd

[Arabmariner]

I thought you people might find this article from the UK paper "The Star" interesting.

www.thestar.co.uk/football/Aussie-kids-must-be-mental.4005239.jp

 

[marinermick]

I thought you people might find this article from the UK paper "The Star" interesting.

www.thestar.co.uk/football/Aussie-kids-must-be-mental.4005239.jp

don't think fergie will have problems yelling at juniors

 

[midfielder]

Interesting what he says about having to have the mental strength to make it and that the AIS may not prepare players for the cut throat day to day prove yourself needed in European leagues.

 

[RADINHO]

i didn't get it

 

[eca03adb]

i didn't get it

Thats from our local paper in Sheffield...The Star

Its mainly just local news for Sheffield and neighbouring towns (Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley and Chesterfield), so the sport just concentrates on our clubs really.

Read the article myself.  I think the jist of it is talking about with you guys about to set up your youth development scheme over there, i think your staff were coming over to Sheffield to take a look at our Academy, which has been quite well thought of over here (barring a few sceptical supporters who think its a waste of money even though its self-funding!!?) and our youth set up is quite admired nationally, so is the obvious benchmark for any set-up for CCM.

I assume the star took the opportunity to discuss the link up with your staff, and how you might learn from the Blades academy, and talk about what type of players we might see coming over in the next few years - some people might have assumed they might all be the more technical but less physical and athletic players like Carney - whereas it seems your coach is suggesting the opposite (which is probably a good thing as the game gets more and more athletic epcially in the championship!).

Interesting and food for thought atleast!

UP THE BLADES & THE MARINERS!!

 

[marinersman]

It seems strange to me Lawrie would make the coment about Australian players and their mental capabilities.

Venables, Hiddink, Baan and Pim have all commented on the mental strength of our players. I remember Arnie even saying that Guus told him that Holland would have lost to Japan in Germany if it was them playing.

 

[eca03adb]

It seems strange to me Lawrie would make the coment about Australian players and their mental capabilities.

Venables, Hiddink, Baan and Pim have all commented on the mental strength of our players. I remember Arnie even saying that Guus told him that Holland would have lost to Japan in Germany if it was them playing.

I think he's talking more about the younger players to be honest.  Those who haven't experienced the youth system we have hear in the UK - of centres of excellence and academies (although some may argue that to be a good thing but thats another issue!) - who may come across here and not be used to the 'in your face' attitude that some academies take with young lads over here - i think its the 16-19 yr olds he's referring to mostly as opposed to Australian players generally.

Personally i think the introduction of both United and Mariner players to each others footballing culture can only be beneficial and may bring the players on as individuals themselves and as skilled professional footballers!  It may toughen up any players who may have confidence issues and allow others to broaden there technical skills by playing in a different country's sporting culture!!

UP THE BLADES (& MARINERS!)

 

[Arabmariner]

It seems strange to me Lawrie would make the coment about Australian players and their mental capabilities.

Venables, Hiddink, Baan and Pim have all commented on the mental strength of our players. I remember Arnie even saying that Guus told him that Holland would have lost to Japan in Germany if it was them playing.

Yes but those guys are dealing mainly with the seasoned profesionals who did make it overseas.There are plenty who head over there and are almost never heard of again until they come back here.I think thats what Lawrie was referring to.......i think! :-\

 

[bikinigirl]

. the article says lawrie was a fullback, i thought he was a striker? (a bit off topic)

 

[skilbeck]

. the article says lawrie was a fullback, i thought he was a striker? (a bit off topic)

thats what I thought

 

[swarey]

. the article says lawrie was a fullback, i thought he was a striker? (a bit off topic)

From Wikipedia....

Born in Kilmarnock in southwest Scotland, McKinna began his career as a striker with local junior side Darvel and made his debut for Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock in 1982. He made 87 league appearances for Kilmarnock, scoring 17 times before moving to Australia in 1986 where he went on to play for several more clubs in the NSL and various state leagues.