Kai Thornton, 9, star of the Nearpost radio show.
Kai Thornton was our special guest talking Futsal live on 2XX Nearpost show his week. 
Kai in the studio
Of course Kai was nervous. He's nine.
It was his first time on radio, talking about his love of football. He told us how he does his 360's and nutmegs in his backyard. How he taught his brother Shae "everything he knows."
"Yeah Shae (7) is good. He should be, I taught him everything I know," said Kai.
And if you wander round the backyard at Kai's place take your boots, there's always a game on, and it's fiercely competitive!
Kai was brilliant on air. A little nervous, who isn't.
But he'd prepared well and relaxed more and more as the show went on.
The Nearpost team loved listening to Kai talk about the teams he plays for, Majura outdoor and The Storm (Futsal).
And Kai was selected for the Canberra North Side representative side during the week.
Well done Kai. You are our youngest, therefore our most special guest, EVER!
And I'll be round for a game soon....when your Dad has mowed the pitch.
1 comment:
You're a legend Eamonn. This is really great stuff.
Go Kai. It's great to read about your enthusiasm for the great game. Hopefully we'll be seeing your name in the media more in a few years. But meanwhile, that's not the most important thing of course. Playing the game, young and old, is more important than all the corporate deals and million dollar transfers. My own son Jacob plays soccer and to me he and his mates are at least as much heroes as Kewell and Ronaldinho. And you too.
Back to you Eamonn - please keep up the junior soccer dimension of your work. It's important, and makes great copy as well!
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