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Book written by Son Woong-jung
(Sonnyโs father)
- A THREAD.
Book written by Son Woong-jung
(Sonnyโs father)
- A THREAD.
Recently, Son Woong-jung, a man of few words, published a powerful book on how he raised his world-class son, Son-heung Min.
It is currently a bestseller in South Korea and a book that inspired many including myself with numerous lessons to be learnt.
It is currently a bestseller in South Korea and a book that inspired many including myself with numerous lessons to be learnt.
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To the public eye, we know Son as a global superstar with lightening quick pace & possessing the ability to score with both feet. A humble leader, 100% dedicated to his craft, which is evident in his improvements year after year. A footballing hero for our nation.
But, behindโฆ
But, behindโฆ
every success story, there is an unseen amount of sacrifice & hard work involved. Behind Son, there was his father every single step of the way. On to cover of the book, Son says,
โMy football is simply the work of my father.โ
Here, I pinpoint 3 stories that stood out to me.
โMy football is simply the work of my father.โ
Here, I pinpoint 3 stories that stood out to me.
Story #1
On 2-16-2020, many will remember the Spurs game at Villa Park. Son fell down in the first minute after a collision with Konsa.
After the medical team checked with him, he took some time, before getting up to continue play. For 89 minutes, he continued and scoredโฆ
On 2-16-2020, many will remember the Spurs game at Villa Park. Son fell down in the first minute after a collision with Konsa.
After the medical team checked with him, he took some time, before getting up to continue play. For 89 minutes, he continued and scoredโฆ
two, including an incredible late winner that got the away fans and myself going crazy.
You would expect Son Woong-jung to be present at the game, but at that time in the UK, there was a strong typhoon and covid looming. He decided to stay back and told Sonny before the gameโฆ
You would expect Son Woong-jung to be present at the game, but at that time in the UK, there was a strong typhoon and covid looming. He decided to stay back and told Sonny before the gameโฆ
โLetโs not get greedy and let go of everything now.โ But, why would he say such a thing before an important PL game?
Well, at that time, Tottenham had let go of a Spurs Icon in Pochettino, Mourinho had come in, the team had fallen to 14th in the league, and Kane was injured.
Well, at that time, Tottenham had let go of a Spurs Icon in Pochettino, Mourinho had come in, the team had fallen to 14th in the league, and Kane was injured.
Sonโs father had said that to him because he was afraid Sonโs passion and will to carry the team to better results would lead to injury.
When Son came home that night, he had told his father that his arm hurt, but it would be fine the next day. Two days later, it wasโฆ
When Son came home that night, he had told his father that his arm hurt, but it would be fine the next day. Two days later, it wasโฆ
announced Son had a broken arm. He had played that game with adrenaline running through his veins. Not even a broken arm distracted Son from helping his team win.
Son had known that when he went down something was wrong.
But he didnโt want Aston Villa to know of his injuryโฆ
Son had known that when he went down something was wrong.
But he didnโt want Aston Villa to know of his injuryโฆ
and with Kane out, Sissoko out and Eriksen gone, he knew his absence would he a big loss to the team.
This player, Son, would do anything for his team. Yet, when he finished his season ending surgery, the media, the fans as well as the team itself came right at him, pushingโฆ
This player, Son, would do anything for his team. Yet, when he finished his season ending surgery, the media, the fans as well as the team itself came right at him, pushingโฆ
for a return as soon as possible. His father, who had ended his own career due to injury, thought differently. He said to Son, โHeung Min, lets look far into the distance and rest while you can.โ
After a champions league final appearance, the team was declining, key playersโฆ
After a champions league final appearance, the team was declining, key playersโฆ
gone and with a desperate will to lead his team, the timing could not have been worse. Yet, Son Woong Jung stood there again and said,
โBad things can always turn good, and good things can always turn bad.โ
Lesson #1: Everything begins with the fundamentals.
โBad things can always turn good, and good things can always turn bad.โ
Lesson #1: Everything begins with the fundamentals.
Story #2
In modern football, a forward being able to use both feet is incredibly dangerous. This is because, unless youโre special like Arjen Robben, using both feet keeps the defender confused.
Son, a naturally born right footed player, has an incredible ability to scoreโฆ
In modern football, a forward being able to use both feet is incredibly dangerous. This is because, unless youโre special like Arjen Robben, using both feet keeps the defender confused.
Son, a naturally born right footed player, has an incredible ability to scoreโฆ
with his left as evident in the 28+ goals scored with his left foot in the premier league.
When Son Woong-jung was playing in high school, he one day realized: that if he could use both feet, he could shoot and score from any angle. So, to do this, he used to put pins at theโฆ
When Son Woong-jung was playing in high school, he one day realized: that if he could use both feet, he could shoot and score from any angle. So, to do this, he used to put pins at theโฆ
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front of his boot, so that it would hurt every time he touched the ball with his right foot.
Yes, you heard this right.
He realized the importance of being two footed and when training Heung-Min, although he did not put pins in his right boot, he would make Son subconsciously
Yes, you heard this right.
He realized the importance of being two footed and when training Heung-Min, although he did not put pins in his right boot, he would make Son subconsciously
aware of his left foot. He would make him put his left sock on first, his left boot on first, tie his left shoe first, to name a few examples.
Even when training, Son would always train shooting with his left foot first.
A conscious and subconscious approach to using his leftโฆ
Even when training, Son would always train shooting with his left foot first.
A conscious and subconscious approach to using his leftโฆ
foot is the reason, Heung-Min, can be a threat with both feet today.
Even in an interview, Son said that he believes he is 50/50 in terms of his ability to use both feet.
Lesson #2: Everything begins with the fundamentals.
Even in an interview, Son said that he believes he is 50/50 in terms of his ability to use both feet.
Lesson #2: Everything begins with the fundamentals.
Story #3
Itโs important to remember Son Woong-Jung is first and foremost, Heung-Minโs father.
Behind the limelight he is there to keep his son humble.
Throughout the book, you will notice how Sonโs father is insistent on making a happy and good person out of Sonny, beforeโฆ
Itโs important to remember Son Woong-Jung is first and foremost, Heung-Minโs father.
Behind the limelight he is there to keep his son humble.
Throughout the book, you will notice how Sonโs father is insistent on making a happy and good person out of Sonny, beforeโฆ
his football.
We know Son for his infectious smile and positive energy. Loved by everyone in the locker room as well.
A story that stood out to me was that Son Woong-Jung had told Sonny before he became a footballer that if he failed to become a pro because of his ability, heโฆ
We know Son for his infectious smile and positive energy. Loved by everyone in the locker room as well.
A story that stood out to me was that Son Woong-Jung had told Sonny before he became a footballer that if he failed to become a pro because of his ability, heโฆ
wanted his Son to find a lower paying job that gave him more time and freedom.
The reason?
Because after work, you can go play the game you love the most, football. Itโs evident in this story how much Woong-Jung cares about his son.
Maybe, the reason behind Heung-Minโsโฆ
The reason?
Because after work, you can go play the game you love the most, football. Itโs evident in this story how much Woong-Jung cares about his son.
Maybe, the reason behind Heung-Minโsโฆ
success if more that just the hard work and dedication. But the fact that he grew up in a loving and caring environment created by his father.
Sonโs positive energy was evident even this weekend, when asked about his performance in the first IB game. Instead of addressing hisโฆ
Sonโs positive energy was evident even this weekend, when asked about his performance in the first IB game. Instead of addressing hisโฆ
fantastic performance, he said how much he cares about the bench members and how hurt he is that theyโre unable to play.
While, Sonny could have moved to a bigger club with higher pay this summer, his loyalty to Spurs (especially with the military Asian cup exemption) wasโฆ
While, Sonny could have moved to a bigger club with higher pay this summer, his loyalty to Spurs (especially with the military Asian cup exemption) wasโฆ
shown as well.
Lesson #3: Everything begins with the fundamentals.
Son is not perfect and will not be loved by everyone, but to me he is a footballing hero.
One day his time will come as all players, but until then I will cherish every moment I get to watch my favoriteโฆ
Lesson #3: Everything begins with the fundamentals.
Son is not perfect and will not be loved by everyone, but to me he is a footballing hero.
One day his time will come as all players, but until then I will cherish every moment I get to watch my favoriteโฆ
player play โค๏ธ
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