TruthfulTam

Canny win on here! Was either gonna go one of two ways, ‘nae wonder he’s shite and done’ or ‘he was playing pro last year, they must be paying him’ Fair play to Stedfast, Craig’s been about, knows the game, played with some cracking players and under some cracking managers. He’d be welcomed with open arms to any amateur team and he obviously loves the game and wants to keep playing. Good on him as well. Some terrible comments on here from folk who probably know nothing about Stedfast. All the best to Stedfast for the coming season.

Very good young team. They play some good football and very energetic. I did think they were fortunate last night though. Saying that Eastfield did have some chances during the game as well. Watched them a couple of times last season and I think they have strengthened this season.

1-1 at full time mate and Eastfield won on penalties. Better team lost. St Pats made the better chances just couldn’t get a goal. Was a decent game for the neutral

Also agree that you no longer see young yin’s out kicking a ball. Don’t even get a game of chap door run away and no doubt won’t even be out egging windows tonight for Halloween! Are these kids allowed access to artificial pitches now? This may also be an issue, as during the summer the goal posts are taken down!

I’ll say it as it is, seen as my name suits! Unfortunately, times have changed when we were playing back in the day. This problem goes well past being just a footballing issue and footballers not wanting to play. This is more of an economy issue and personal finance issue. Players nowadays, or should I say families nowadays, cannot afford for the man of the house to go spend their Saturdays playing football. Their Mrs May work weekends and children need watched or the guy may need to work weekends/overtime/shift work. Unfortunately, at amateur level, football doesn’t pay the bills. The cost of living has by far increased and one basic wage no longer covers this cost. Also football is another cost on its own and is also getting dearer to play and for equipment to play.