Give Us Back Our Game (ie: football)

We are concerned that the beautiful game of football is in decline. Football for children is now very different from earlier generations when the only adult involvement was a call from your mum that your tea was ready. Football is no longer beautiful for our kids anymore: it’s ugly.

Too competetive, too controlled?
In a world where children can no longer play outside without supervision, parents and coaches seems to have taken over. And the competitive drive adults bring to the game means youngsters no longer have time to fall in love with football, to play for fun and thus truly to develop their own skills. Continue reading


Another milestone reached

The old set-up of Give Us Back Our Game was pleased to report another significant milestone in the short life of Give Us Back Our Game.

They were included in the FA’s working party on Mini Soccer. The other people on the working party include County FA’s, Leagues, EFSA and the FA The findings of the party will be presented at both the National Game Conference and the Football Development committee at the FA later this year.

We have only been able to get this far because of your tremendous support. We have already had a lot of feedback on mini soccer, and welcome more of your experiences both good and bad.

Thank you for your support, says the old management of the site!