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| Kids protection gone too far politically correct?; FA bans kids' football results in local paper | |
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| daib0 | 9 Dec 2015, 03:31 PM Post #1 |
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Today's Telegraph: "Young footballers will no longer be able to show off their results in the local paper in case the losers get upset. The Football Association (FA) has ordered local newspapers to stop publishing children's football results to make it more 'child centred and less results orientated.' The regulations have led to accusations that FA officials are killing the joy of the sport. The rules apply to newspaper articles, club and league websites and social media channels. An FA spokesman said the football governing body "places a great deal of importance" in making sure children play the sport in a "positive and fun environment." Parents and football team managers have criticised the Youth FA ruling which covers Under-7 to Under-11 matches. They say it makes their children proud to see themselves mentioned in the press. Mike Wood, a father whose son plays for Horley Town Allstars U9s, based in Surrey, said: "I just think it's a little bit disappointing because nothing's ever put in the paper that is defamatory about the other teams. From a personal point of view, it buoys my son a little bit and raises his confidence." Paul Slaney, the coach of Merstham Mustangs, another Surrey team, said that their local paper The Surrey Mirror was important to his team, even if they lose. He said: " I can't see any reason why people can't be proud and have a mention in the newspaper. It's not how you win, it's how you lose as well." The FA claims that parents' complaints drove them to the ban. A spokesman said: "Our aspiration is to ensure that a progressive, child-friendly approach pervades and we challenge the win-at-all-costs mentality that has been recognised to stifle development and enjoyment for young people." Good move or not? |
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