Lord Northski Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Anyone ever surprised that upon entering the Kentucky Fried Chicken next to the ground on a weekday lunch time, it's not unusual to see the entire City academy having lunch there. Everyone needs lunch, and chicken is pretty healthy on its own. But I'm led to believe that deep fried chicken, chips and a coke ain't the lunch of champions, more the lunch of white van man with a paunch etc. Perhaps if our academy is no more than a day centre for feral youth then such a low regard for nutrition is just bordering on acceptable. But if City are trying to hone the best talent in the area into tomorrow's Premiership elite then it doesn't look impressive. Perhaps it's that 90% of the intake at best, are never likely to make it; allowing the young people a bit of relaxed social time and a bag of chips isn't going to do them any harm and it's good that they do normal stuff like everyone else. Or, does it show that City have a long way to go before we become the club we'd like to eventually be, where everything possible is done to ensure that these young players go as far in the game as they can, and we, as a club, get best value from our investment in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Agreed. It's always amused me to see them wandering around with their 3-pieces and chips in their City tracksuits. Unconfirmed rumours they pop into B&M for cheap bottles of Thunderbird after to wash it all down with too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 I think you will find that these lads are students of the Community Trust and not academy players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 When David Noble was playing for us (was injured at the time) I saw him scoffing some KFC down on a match day in his car! Was with Scotty at the time so had a pic and a chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citylocal Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yes, Nomad is absolutely right. They are Community Trust and not City Academy lads. If they are Academy players it would have Academy printed underneath the badge of their tracksuit tops. If they are Bristol City Community Trust they wear the same tracksuit that you can buy in the shop. Enjoy your boneless banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 You can tell it's post season!! Come back football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Lord Northski said: Anyone ever surprised that upon entering the Kentucky Fried Chicken next to the ground on a weekday lunch time, it's not unusual to see the entire City academy having lunch there. Everyone needs lunch, and chicken is pretty healthy on its own. But I'm led to believe that deep fried chicken, chips and a coke ain't the lunch of champions, more the lunch of white van man with a paunch etc. Perhaps if our academy is no more than a day centre for feral youth then such a low regard for nutrition is just bordering on acceptable. But if City are trying to hone the best talent in the area into tomorrow's Premiership elite then it doesn't look impressive. Perhaps it's that 90% of the intake at best, are never likely to make it; allowing the young people a bit of relaxed social time and a bag of chips isn't going to do them any harm and it's good that they do normal stuff like everyone else. Or, does it show that City have a long way to go before we become the club we'd like to eventually be, where everything possible is done to ensure that these young players go as far in the game as they can, and we, as a club, get best value from our investment in them. This rather implies that you go to KFC for lunch every day , tut tut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 27 minutes ago, Nomad said: I think you will find that these lads are students of the Community Trust and not academy players. Facts will not obstruct the path of the outrage bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 28, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 No story here..... NEXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Nomad said: I think you will find that these lads are students of the Community Trust and not academy players. Indeed. Surely everyone knows the Academy lads go to McDonald's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Miahdennehy said: This rather implies that you go to KFC for lunch every day , tut tut. White van man lives . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted May 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 1 hour ago, phantom said: No story here..... NEXT Guessing you've got a white van too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 If they were 'poppa lads' they'd have a cheeky nandos instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 51 minutes ago, Lord Northski said: Guessing you've got a white van too... Why would you say that? You've come on here to post shite that isn't true about our academy lads. Why not check out the facts first before having a pop at our academy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 When the majority of the population eat poor quality, unhealthy food it's no surprise many kids do too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 After the MK Dons home game, I saw McFadzean, Baker and Forster-Caskey return to their car (in the Wickes car park strangely enough) with 3 boxes of KFC. Lucky Samir Curruthers wasn't there to piss on their chips....literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Providing they are getting the nutrients / Protein / Carb / Vitamins etc they need and are not eating to many calories then it does not really matter where your food comes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Who really cares? I'm sure academy players will be advised what they should and shouldn't be eating for 90% of their week. The rest of the time shouldn't make a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Forget which game it was.but came out from Ashton Gate after the game and the away team coach was parked outside the players entrance.with a pile of Domino's boxes about four feet high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 3 hours ago, Miahdennehy said: This rather implies that you go to KFC for lunch every day , tut tut. 3 hours ago, Miahdennehy said: This rather implies that you go to KFC for lunch every day , tut tut. Reminds me of a bloke that I once knew who said "ere, you must be a right piss artist, everytime I see you you're in the pub" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Off at a tangent, there was a qualifying tournament here for beach volleyball at the London Olympics: I was watching it from the adjacent bar. A lad came in, in full kit, and ordered a rum and coke. I asked him how he had got on, and was surprised at the response of "Oh, I am up in 20 minutes." Nice little loosener and good to see him taking it so seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 In the interests of balance, go over Sainsburys at lunchtime and you'll see academy players/CT staff etc hovering at the salad bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Slacker said: Forget which game it was.but came out from Ashton Gate after the game and the away team coach was parked outside the players entrance.with a pile of Domino's boxes about four feet high. This is the norm for a lot of teams. I know somebody who used to be a physio for Torquay and he always had to ring the local dominos wherever they were playing and get the pizza's delivered to the team coach. The idea behind it is just to get some carbohydrates back into the body as soon as possible after the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Slacker said: Forget which game it was.but came out from Ashton Gate after the game and the away team coach was parked outside the players entrance.with a pile of Domino's boxes about four feet high. Leicester won the premiership on pizzas. I like to think that Ranieri took them to a decent pizzeria and they didn't have to eat the shite that Domino's serve up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 2 hours ago, MichaelRobartes said: Leicester won the premiership on pizzas. I like to think that Ranieri took them to a decent pizzeria and they didn't have to eat the shite that Domino's serve up though. Papa John's. Knocks the socks off Domino's and Pizza Hut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 10 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Papa John's. Knocks the socks off Domino's and Pizza Hut. Never been to the former. Agree that the latter two are crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 10 hours ago, Lord Northski said: Anyone ever surprised that upon entering the Kentucky Fried Chicken next to the ground on a weekday lunch time, it's not unusual to see the entire City academy having lunch there. Everyone needs lunch, and chicken is pretty healthy on its own. But I'm led to believe that deep fried chicken, chips and a coke ain't the lunch of champions, more the lunch of white van man with a paunch etc. Perhaps if our academy is no more than a day centre for feral youth then such a low regard for nutrition is just bordering on acceptable. But if City are trying to hone the best talent in the area into tomorrow's Premiership elite then it doesn't look impressive. Perhaps it's that 90% of the intake at best, are never likely to make it; allowing the young people a bit of relaxed social time and a bag of chips isn't going to do them any harm and it's good that they do normal stuff like everyone else. Or, does it show that City have a long way to go before we become the club we'd like to eventually be, where everything possible is done to ensure that these young players go as far in the game as they can, and we, as a club, get best value from our investment in them. How would the entire academy be in there on a week day lunchtime? 90% of our academy lads would be at School at that time during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 8 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: How would the entire academy be in there on a week day lunchtime? 90% of our academy lads would be at School at that time during the week. Work experience. Given the attrition rate they can't be putting all their eggs in the football basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 9 hours ago, citylocal said: Yes, Nomad is absolutely right. They are Community Trust and not City Academy lads. If they are Academy players it would have Academy printed underneath the badge of their tracksuit tops. If they are Bristol City Community Trust they wear the same tracksuit that you can buy in the shop. Enjoy your boneless banquet. I can confirm that what you and @Nomadare saying is correct* *Not that anyone would have any reason to disbelieve you, I just thought you might like back up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diffy Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hamburgers the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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