Saturday, July 19, 2008

"No More Trophies" - English Football Association

England has banned young children from playing for league and cup stropies in a bid to remove pressure from parents and coaches. "There's too much emphasis on winning leagues, often to satisfy parents and coaches. We need better, more skillful players coming through," said Trevor Brooking, the former England and West Ham midfielder who is now the FA's diretor of football development.

Read the ful BBC article