Chris Ramsey, MBE: Impact of the Release Process on Players and their Families.

In the short clip, Chris Ramsey, MBE, a well-respected football executive having worked at top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Queen’s Park Rangers, shares his deep insights into the emotional rollercoaster faced by young footballers in this Real Sideline Expert clip.

Reflecting on his own harsh release from a club, Chris contrasts his experience with the intense pressures on today’s young players. He highlights how kids, often in academies from as young as six, build their lives around football, leading to a massive emotional fallout if released. Chris stresses the need for clubs and parents to work together, providing ongoing support and empathy to ensure that these young talents are prepared for life’s ups and downs, both on and off the pitch.

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