David_Adetola

"Football isn't just a game"—it's life.

For 16-year-old David Jones, football is more than a sport; it's an escape, a calling, and the only thing that makes sense in a world full of challenges. The electric thrill of scoring a last-minute winner, the roar of the crowd—it’s the closest thing to freedom he knows.

But David's journey is far from simple. Blessed with extraordinary talent yet burdened by fiery anger, he’s fighting battles on and off the pitch. Growing up as the son of a Nigerian immigrant and a British mother, David navigates the pressures of cultural expectations, the weight of his own ambitions, and the scrutiny of a sport that demands perfection.

Passion drives him forward, but his temper holds him back. Can he channel his emotions and prove himself worthy of being football's next big star?
 David Jones: The Next big thing is a gripping coming-of-age story about resilience, identity, and the unrelenting pursuit of dreams.


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The Next Big Thing

Ole didn't stop. He didn't let himself feel.

He stormed down the hallways, his pace unrelenting, his mind burning with fury. He wasn't going to cry, he wasn't going to moan about it—no. He needed to keep moving.

He reached the locker room, pushing the door open without hesitation.

Every player inside, some mid-conversation, some in the middle of changing, froze. Their movements halted, their gazes locked onto him. Tension filled the air instantly, thick and suffocating.

He just walked past them, his boots echoing on the floor, and entered the coaching room.

With a heavy exhale, he shut the door behind him.

he first went to sit on his desk

Coach's farewell II