Fox in a Box Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 As posted on lcfcworld.co.uk A young footballer from Goa has been chosen to kick off the first Gary Lineker Football Scholarship. Lesten Martins, 15, who will travel to Britain Thursday to train with Leicester City Football Club and sample the life of a professional footballer in this country, said, “I can't wait to get to England and train with Leicester City. “It is my dream to be a footballer, and I can't believe I'm going to have the chance to train with a professional team.” The scholarship, sponsored by Air India, is part of the Leicester India Football Link, an initiative aimed forging closer links between India and the English city of Leicester, often called 'Little India' for its large Indian-origin population. It was launched by LCFC Chairman Milan Mandaric, British High Commissioner to India Sir Richard Stagg and Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz, who represents a Leicester constituency. It follows a hugely successful tour to Goa in October last year by a group of Under-14 footballers from Leicester. During the tour, Lesten was identified by the coaches who accompanied the touring party as possessing great ability, and they chose him to receive this once in a lifetime opportunity, Vaz's office said Wednesday. In addition to training with the club, Lesten will attend the Foxes final home game of the season against S****horpe and meet with Leicester City football legend and former England captain Gary Lineker. Vaz said, “It's wonderful to be able to welcome this talented young man to Leicester. The players from Leicester enjoyed a fantastic tour last year and I'm delighted that the link between the two communities can be further strengthened through the Gary Lineker Scholarship.” http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2009/Jan/issue2/ Leicester United?????
RizLCFC Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 As posted on lcfcworld.co.ukA young footballer from Goa has been chosen to kick off the first Gary Lineker Football Scholarship. Lesten Martins, 15, who will travel to Britain Thursday to train with Leicester City Football Club and sample the life of a professional footballer in this country, said, “I can't wait to get to England and train with Leicester City. “It is my dream to be a footballer, and I can't believe I'm going to have the chance to train with a professional team.” The scholarship, sponsored by Air India, is part of the Leicester India Football Link, an initiative aimed forging closer links between India and the English city of Leicester, often called 'Little India' for its large Indian-origin population. It was launched by LCFC Chairman Milan Mandaric, British High Commissioner to India Sir Richard Stagg and Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz, who represents a Leicester constituency. It follows a hugely successful tour to Goa in October last year by a group of Under-14 footballers from Leicester. During the tour, Lesten was identified by the coaches who accompanied the touring party as possessing great ability, and they chose him to receive this once in a lifetime opportunity, Vaz's office said Wednesday. In addition to training with the club, Lesten will attend the Foxes final home game of the season against S****horpe and meet with Leicester City football legend and former England captain Gary Lineker. Vaz said, “It's wonderful to be able to welcome this talented young man to Leicester. The players from Leicester enjoyed a fantastic tour last year and I'm delighted that the link between the two communities can be further strengthened through the Gary Lineker Scholarship.” I remember when this link was announced and I thought that's probably the first and last time we hear about it, but, it's great to see that the link is in full flow and we have a young kid coming over to train with us, I hope it continues and we develop some good players, wouldn't it be great to have a South American link!!!
Dr The Singh Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 There's no money in Indian football, but with alot of investment and time (10 years) there maybe an opportunity to set up academies and unearth some good footballers!! Although I doubt Leicester has the money, this just seems like a PR stunt!!
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 wouldn't it be great to have a South American link!!! Am I imagining it, or didn't we have a link with Boca or somebody years ago when we were in the premier?
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 English city of Leicester, often called 'Little India' for its large Indian-origin population. Errrr since when? Am I imagining it, or didn't we have a link with Boca or somebody years ago when we were in the premier? Yes we did Babylon, gosh you have an amazing memory. http://www.4thegame.com/wanadoo/news/story...CA+JUNIORS.html
lou Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Theres a little lad in Guinea Bissau (West Africa) running round in a Leicester kit....... we sponsor him and I sent him a top last year.. he loves it! All the other kids in the village have Man U and Liverpool tops.
Dr The Singh Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Theres a little lad in Guinea Bissau (West Africa) running round in a Leicester kit....... we sponsor him and I sent him a top last year.. he loves it! All the other kids in the village have Man U and Liverpool tops. There's a lad in west poooonjab running, actually riding around in a city shirt given by me.........nobody there knows who the foook Leicester City is!!!!!
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 There's a lad in west poooonjab running, actually riding around in a city shirt given by me.........nobody there knows who the foook Leicester City is!!!!! Are you seriously telling me they haven't heard of little Indian? (I haven't either).
Huuuuuume Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Notice how anyone is scared to reply to the above... I just gave a handful of my old tops to some local boys in Panjab. They looked bemused and asked me if these are the same tops worn by David Beckham. I said yes.
lou Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Notice how anyone is scared to reply to the above... I just gave a handful of my old tops to some local boys in Panjab. They looked bemused and asked me if these are the same tops worn by David Beckham. I said yes. theyll be a few folk at the WS tomorrow night who would be none the wiser
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Right. I've got rid of everything, let us just stay on topic. This is not the thread for this debate.
Dr The Singh Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Right. I've got rid of everything, let us just stay on topic. This is not the thread for this debate. Bab boys, Bab boys, what you gonna do, what you gonna do when he comes for you.............. BTW, c*** = craps
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Bab boys, Bab boys, what you gonna do, what you gonna do when he comes for you.............. BTW, c*** = craps Crabs actually
Dr The Singh Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Crabs actually i'm deeply offended, think of the children, babs, think of the children!!!
Fosse Boy Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Theres a little lad in Guinea Bissau (West Africa) running round in a Leicester kit....... we sponsor him and I sent him a top last year.. he loves it! All the other kids in the village have Man U and Liverpool tops. I remember seeing something that Comic Relief did a few years ago when they got football fans to donate all their old replica shirts to African kids. They did a little feature on it which followed (I think) Mark Lawrenson handing out the shirts around a village somewhere in Africa (can't remember which country). All the kids snaffled the old Man Ure and Liverpool tops straight away, but when Lawro offered out a F*rest shirt, none of them wanted it. Back on topic though, it's good that we've got this link and hopefully the lad can learn a few things from training with us. It does surprise me that a country as large as India has never produced any really notable players. I'm guessing cricket's still the most popular sport by a long way, but with a population that size you'd think there'd be some Indian players playing in Europe's top domestic leagues by now.
Benji Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Never would have guessed Vazy would be involved Good luck to him
Dr The Singh Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 I remember seeing something that Comic Relief did a few years ago when they got football fans to donate all their old replica shirts to African kids. They did a little feature on it which followed (I think) Mark Lawrenson handing out the shirts around a village somewhere in Africa (can't remember which country). All the kids snaffled the old Man Ure and Liverpool tops straight away, but when Lawro offered out a F*rest shirt, none of them wanted it. Back on topic though, it's good that we've got this link and hopefully the lad can learn a few things from training with us. It does surprise me that a country as large as India has never produced any really notable players. I'm guessing cricket's still the most popular sport by a long way, but with a population that size you'd think there'd be some Indian players playing in Europe's top domestic leagues by now. Very true, although there is interest in football, the lack of coaches, training, facilities etc has made footy a backward sport!! From experience, punjab has many a footy team, and alot of enthuisasm for the sport, but there is no youth training or coaching of any level, so at senior school level where kids begin to play competitively, they are already years behind!! Unfortunately it's not just a case of throwing money and hiring coaches etc, India being one of the most corrupt 'nations', alot of money will be syphened off through bureaucrats, MP's councillors and anyone else who has a vested interest!! I remember after the 1996 world cup and FIFA had pleadged millions to form a coaching regime, so they've had there fair share of funds etc!!
Raj Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Indians cant play football. Cos everytime they get a corner,they build a shop.
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Indians cant play football.Cos everytime they get a corner,they build a shop. Oh no.... Raj you don't know what you have started. gerrytaggert will be back, and will no doubt be offended again. Singh will fill you in on what happened.
lou Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Oh no.... Raj you don't know what you have started. gerrytaggert will be back, and will no doubt be offended again.Singh will fill you in on what happened. He wouldnt have to if you hadnt deleted them! (Im only joking! ) Im scared of you.. Ive never had a post deleted before
Raj Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Oh no.... Raj you don't know what you have started. gerrytaggert will be back, and will no doubt be offended again.Singh will fill you in on what happened. Oh no..Has it all kicked off?? You cant beat a good FT bitching!!! If anyone is offended im sorry...but i can say it cos i am non-white!!! I have friends who are white. And one that is part chinese,part black,part gay,part lesbian and part time City supporter. I aint racist though cos my step son is Ld3 and he is both black and gay!!!
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 He wouldnt have to if you hadnt deleted them! (Im only joking! ) Im scared of you.. Ive never had a post deleted before I like to abuse my powers every now again... especially against women and asians like singh. It makes me feel big and clever.
Babylon Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 Oh no..Has it all kicked off??You cant beat a good FT bitching!!! If anyone is offended im sorry...but i can say it cos i am non-white!!! I have friends who are white. And one that is part chinese,part black,part gay,part lesbian and part time City supporter. I aint racist though cos my step son is Ld3 and he is both black and gay!!! Singh used the P word... and gerry was very offended. If anyone is offended im sorry...but i can say it cos i am non-white!!! Oh no you're going to set Lou off again now as well!!!!
Raj Posted 23 April 2009 Posted 23 April 2009 I like to abuse my powers every now again... especially against women and asians like singh. It makes me feel big and clever. Singh dont like to be called "Asian" I on the other hand like to be called" Biggus Dickus" Psssttt...what happened babs? You can tell me....no one is listening!!! Singh used the P word... and gerry was very offended.Oh no you're going to set Lou off again now as well!!!! P.RICK???
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