At last some common sense in (Grassroots) Football

[Loki]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/22/summer-football

This is something that I really applaud the Tyne an Wear Youth league for. Essentially they are moving the start of the season from August to 1st of June and playing through to November then restarting again in February.

As a coach and manager of a youth football team it makes it really difficult to work on any skill development in winter. Since November last year, our team has played an average of 1 week on and 2 weeks off. Is it any wonder that the other European nations are ahead of us.

Although Platini gets lambasted for some of his ideas, I think that Football (at least at Junior level) should be a summer sport.

 

[Loki]

I think that's quite a sensible idea (although Platini is still an eejit), it's never seemed entirely logical that we should play the bulk of our football at the time of year when the weather is most inclement and pitches are at their worst. I appreciate that it may now clash more with cricket or other summer sports and force people to choose earlier but overall I think it could be a benefit to football.

Indeed matey. If the Kids can play more football on decent pitches and at night compared to not playing football, poor overpriced indoor facilities then I am all for it