Quote Originally Posted by hopelesslyoptimistic View Post
Nice one MT - shows what actual proper game time does for a young player.
Coaches today understand that the talents of todays footballers will tend to put them in a position of wealth & fame at a very young age, bringing vulnerability as well as huge rewards.

Not all younger players learn to cope with the side effects of the game that arrive at moments in their lives where it is not 'just a game' any more for them.

Charlie had his issues but obviously feels in a better place mentally now & I suspect the slower pace of lifestyle would be more suited to his well being at this stage of his career & enable him to progress footballing wise at a pace he is able to control better, H.

Good luck to the guy.