ROCK STAR PETE Doherty is known for his erratic behaviour and so it was no surprise when he brought a bit of unpredictability to the Soccer AM sofa.
Appearing alongside fellow band member Carl Barat, Doherty discussed his love of QPR and in particular, their highly-touted striker Charlie Austin, who was also in studio.
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Doherty consequently attempted to create a tune about Austin and QPR on the spot, before admitting that football songs were “hard to write”.
Why is he going over now instead of at the end of the season when he’ll have completed his Leaving Cert? I know he’ll complete school in the UK but sounds like Manchester City have put pressure on him to go over now?
@James Clancy: Brexit? Age considerations outside eu?
@tribesman: Oh yeah, that could be the reasoning alright. Strikes me that it’d be a better move for the player himself to go over in the summer but Brexit could be an issue alright.
@James Clancy: I think for career development games at a reasonably level is a good argument to stay. But he will get the beat training money can buy at city. Also money is another valid reason. Most good 17 year olds don’t play professionally for long. But city pay huge wedge to their kids, so even if he doesn’t ‘make it’ he’ll have earned significantly for 3ish years which could set him up for life.
I hope he does well, man City seem to have a good education plan for their academy players.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-st-bedes-news-11311766.amp
Best of luck to him…