[Dancingwilldoit]

That's not an easy journey. Cant actually remember if he played any games for us. Name rings a bell and thats it TBH.
I think we all (well at least me) forget that footballers lead a pretty normal life outside of the game with all the trials and tribulations life throws at you.
Sounds like he deserves better but if he's happy and enjoying playing again then that's good.

A friend of mines son had gone through the Sheff Weds academy and had the misfortune of playing in the same position as the son of a famous ex Weds and England player. My friends son was a much better player but the other lads dad knew the ropes to pull. Come the end of the season my friends son was released whilst his mate was given a 2 year deal by Weds.
Friends son was heartbroken as Weds were his team but he ended up signing for Chesterfield then broke his leg pre season. He never fully recovered and now works for his dads business. He's never kicked a football since. Football can be a cruel place at times.

I assume that is young Mr Hirst you are talking about??  And where did he end up as well??  He was touted as the next...…..well the next David Hirst, dad pushed and pushed, alienated himself from the club, pushed for a move for George to the PL that never materialized and now George Hirst plies his trade in the French 2nd Division where I believe so far he only has a couple of goals in a full season!!!  If your friends lad was as good as you say I wish we had kept him and developed his talent rather than wishing we had Hirst MkII.

Like I said its a cruel place at times. Some parents think they have to interfere to get their kids where the parent thinks they should be. It goes on everywhere and to a degree its probably been just as soul destroying for George Hirst. His dad probably bulled him up to be the next Messi and then reality strikes.
Chris Waddles lad has ended up at Rainworth FC. His dad won him a contract with us when Shez was here last time. He did nothing. If you are good enough you will do it but not that many do.