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Old 23-06-2014, 09:01
celesti
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Well every poor kid here can get one, certainly not the case in many parts of the world.
Spain's not exactly the third world, they've done alright. Alternative hobbies and things to do might be a factor in kids not playing sport, but it's definitely not an English thing.
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Old 23-06-2014, 09:41
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When I was a kid a group of us would play on school field. Don't agree with football on the streets. Had a lot of problems with kids playing outside my house, blasting ball against house window and completely ignoring me when I told them to stop. Reported family to council and got it stopped.
Same here, I live opposite a social club and I've had kids playing in the car park at 3am! They kick the ball into the shutters which they know sets the alarm off and keeps everyone in the postcode awake.

I don't disagree with kids playing football, but there's a time (daytime) and a place (like, a park or playing fields) for everything.
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Old 23-06-2014, 11:27
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I know from friends living in the States some parents organise baseball teams for young people.

I understand parents don't have lots of hours in the day but perhaps communities may have to run their own after hours sports clubs. Not just for football but other sports. But then their is the problem with parents needing to have CRB checks before working with children.
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Old 23-06-2014, 12:08
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Our performances were certainly an iOpener...
Just like them England and football underwent a conscious uncoupling!
Love it
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Old 23-06-2014, 12:37
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So roll back modern technology and financial security to get a great national football team. Seems like a fair trade to me. Let's return to the glory days of the 1970s when England ruled the world. Or not...
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