It’s not what you think at the Nike Academy. It’s a tough academy to get into and stay with but they don’t actually starve the players.
I saw first-hand how well footballers are fed these days – when I took my son for a trial at Sunderland AFC. The refectory there is run by a team of dieticians and chefs and the food there is not only healthy – but tasty too!
No, there is a different kind of hunger going on THESE DAYS. The kind of hunger that Michael Cunningham has.
You’ve followed along as we’ve in turn followed Michael in his bid to earn a spot on the 2011-2012 Nike Academy team.
The guy wants a spot in that academy like…like…well…think of some comparisons…throw me a bone…
By the way, today on Facebook (the hungry) Michael Cunningham reported that he has been named to play in the First Team game on the weekend:
“Good Session tonight, I got selected to play for the First Team again this Saturday. I felt I worked hard on the running, Hit some sweet shots in the shooting practice, did a couple good dribbles, first touch was right on point. The Manager text me saying he was pleased with me and wants the same in Saturdays game. First League game of the New season In a New Nike home kit. Hopefully I will get the Number 7 Shirt =] …”
Here was my response to Michael:
“Great that you’re in the FT game. Can’t imagine you in anything but a #7 jersey, Michael. What’s in a number? Raul refused to give Ronaldo the #7 even though CR7 came into the team as the reigning best player in the world. With Raul gone to Germany now, Ronaldo has snapped the number back up. Hopefully it will help him with his game…”
You see how hungry Michael is?
Oh – I’ve got it now, Michael is as hungry for a spot in the Nike Academy as Ronaldo was for Raul’s number…mmm…yum…
