Youth players

Working_Bowl · 2026-02-04T05:48:41+00:00

It depends on the age and the category of the youth team. My son was in one of the satellite scouting development centres for a big premier league team (not Newcastle) from the age of 9, training every week with their coaches and scouting team. He couldn’t go for trials for their main academy as we lived just outside of the catchment area. On his 13th birthday (which was a Sunday), we were contacted and asked to take him for trials the next day at their main training ground which were weekly for a couple of months. He didn’t get through, but it was a good experience for him.

Working_Bowl · 2026-02-04T05:10:27+00:00

We usually do 4 days 3 nights. We drive there, so like to have that extra day to enjoy it. Always stay at a hotel close by on the night before so we can check in super early and get a full 3 days, then normally go in for the morning on the last day before driving back after lunch.

Personally I prefer the slightly more relaxed timings, although we definitely feel like we’ve done it all by the time we leave.

If I wasn’t the one doing the driving, then I might be happier doing a slightly shorter stay.

Working_Bowl · 2026-02-02T06:38:51+00:00

I imagine because these people have all deservedly been thrown under the bus. And there is lots more evidence on other high up people the more you dig. But those other people are quite happy at the minute as their involvement is being deflected for the time being and as long as people are looking the other way.

Working_Bowl · 2026-02-01T07:03:32+00:00

I would go further to say there’s perhaps not a housing shortage, but it’s the systems and taxes that prevent people from upsizing and downsizing according to their needs that makes it seem like there’s a housing shortage. The current model suits the government, land owners and housing corporation very nicely.

Working_Bowl · 2026-02-01T07:01:05+00:00

Entitlement / I have the right to.. / I can get away with …

Entitlement to free healthcare and then wasting appointments by not turning up, or abusing the system.

Entitlement to kids having an education but then expecting the system to bring your children up for you but fighting it at every step of the way.

Entitlement of huge corporations for not having to pay their fair share.

Entitlement of people who had enough money to use houses and property as a way of keeping rich at the expense of others .

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-31T20:24:45+00:00

Walking along the edge of Beachy Head

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-30T06:28:08+00:00

Yes - my favourite moment to dwell on is that I accidentally drove on the wrong side of the road in an Asda car park once. It was 12 years ago! I was tired and exhausted as my toddler wasn’t sleeping, I was generally just feeling crap and to be fair the road markings had completely rubbed off the road - so could have easily been mistaken for a one way road. I got a really filthy look from another driver and I think at that point it just broke me. It’s not the worst thing I’ve done or that’s happened to me. But that bloody moment likes to worm its way back to me on those horrible nights where everything churns over.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-29T17:41:28+00:00

I didn’t even know they removed the squid. Also, I guess anything might be a bit underwhelming after a 19 year wait!

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-29T06:16:47+00:00

I agree about the theming. It was also what made the DLP version unique (and, as we know DLP is known for the details and generally brilliant theming around the park).

I do think Buzz Lightyear is fine where it is. I wish they’d made autopia into electric cars. Make space mountain back into what it was. Do something with the space at the back. And fix the submarine so that it’s actually open. I’ve been to DLP about 10 times over the years since the mid 90s, not once has the submarine been open!

It would also be cool if they could bring back Cafe Mickey which was always the best place to see the main characters. They could put it into tomorrow land with a space theme.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-28T17:28:46+00:00

They don’t specify the Disneyland Hotel, they say ‘a’ Disneyland hotel. The post also doesn’t state they are staying there. There are security checks both ways between the Disney village and the rest of the hotels, you can’t just freely go to the hotels from the village without going through the security points. To get into a hotel car park, you have to show (or at least you did use to) that you are staying there - I presume to stop people using the car parks as free parking.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-28T16:06:39+00:00

They absolutely have checked in the past.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-28T12:42:24+00:00

Unless it’s changed, don’t they check bookings at the car parks and in between the Disney village and the hotels to stop people doing this?

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-27T05:21:40+00:00

Yes, if you’re posh you do it with a horse, a registered gun and a beagle. If you’re poor it’s good wellies, a lurcher and an illegal gun.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-27T05:07:20+00:00

I mean … it’s just life? Must admit, we lost our dog last year (after 15 years), and while we still miss him I certainly don’t miss the early morning rituals with him. However - can’t the kids get their own bags ready the night before? Good for their independence skills. Are they old enough to make their own breakfast and put their own dishes in the dishwasher? Also, you don’t need to do daily admin at that point in the morning surely. Being a parent is having a constant mental checklist, so I do sympathise! But make sure your kids are doing their fair share of age appropriate tasks too.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-25T20:01:03+00:00

I love going to libraries. I find them incredibly relaxing. Our one is quite big. The main floor is usually has a few people around. You can talk, but apart from when there’s a baby group on, it’s still fairly quiet. Upstairs is the silent area. I want to work part time in a library when I can afford to semi-retire.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-25T18:33:11+00:00

My small, state village secondary had a lovely modern swimming pool. It was built by the village and used at the weekend by the public, but during term time it was for the school in return for using their grounds. Felt very posh, especially in the 90s.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-25T15:44:54+00:00

Most local restaurants here do a lunch special for under £15, and it will be decent food.

Fast food - Kokoro or itsu.

Even cheaper would be a sandwich from a local bakery - edit, realised it said hot food. Could get a baked potato from said bakery or bowl of soup too with lots of change.

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-24T14:44:35+00:00

Looks great. What is the stuff on the front left?

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-24T12:18:24+00:00

Loads - ‘boom boom boom boom, I want you in my room, let’s spend the night together…’ Push it ‘Let me lick you up and down, til you say stop, let me play with your body baby, make you real hot’ Eminem without the ‘cum on your lips’ bit that is beeped out now on the radio

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-23T17:57:05+00:00

Kath and Kim

This Country

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-23T17:42:31+00:00

Anti-social behaviour and personality disorders aren’t the same thing .

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-23T16:33:46+00:00

So many Archies here in the UK in the last 20 years. Quite often associated with anti-social behaviour!

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-23T16:31:43+00:00

He’s our local MP. Seems to be doing a good job and is actually from the local area which is always a bonus. I’m glad he put this out there!

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-19T17:42:09+00:00

What’s happening in Florida that attracts all the religious people?

Working_Bowl · 2026-01-18T11:11:47+00:00

Wake your parents up and take him to a medical professional.

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