“As parents, you’ll waste a small fortune ferrying little Johnny here, there and everywhere.”
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So what!
Perhaps they enjoy it and get something out of it apart from money. You know, like physical fitness, friendships and performing as part of a team.
Would you want your 8 / 9 year old son travelling for up to 2 hours to a game where they may only actually play for 30 minutes?
Then, a 2 hour return trip.
Travelling for 8 times longer than they are playing.
Makes no sense!
If they really want to play football, then let them play in the local leagues – far less pressure and lots more fun.
The title of the thread is: “Project Footballer” – I made my comments relating to the ‘success’ rate of players coming through the Academies.
You are much more likely to experience success at:
Project Darts
Project Snooker
Project Tennis
Project Athletics
Project Boxing
etc
I’m sure the lads would make friends and develop social skills etc. Most of those events will keep them fit too.
