Other Football Stuff

What are Plyometrics and how can they help football players?

Manchester City v Sheffield United. Division one. Maine Road. January 1991

ORGANISATION

1988. Vinnie is arguably the biggest bully in a Wimbledon team of thugs and bullies. Wimbledon were not known as the crazy gang for nothing. They play at Plough Lane. Never was a stadium more aptly named. It was small, old-fashioned, intimidating and generally very muddy. This was the arena that served the crazy gang. In 1988 Wimbledon were the smallest and least supported team in Division I. But, whilst they may have been new to the top division and had the worst stadium, they were never going to be intimidated and had a reputation of togetherness, intimidation and on field violence. They also had a very physical and successful style of play and some very effective, underrated players. In fact, in 1988 Wimbledon went on to beat Liverpool one nil in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

Sheffield United V West Bromwich Albion.  Division One. Bramall Lane. March 2002.

Players love playing football. Take any group of players, the first thing they will do is make two goals, select sides and have a game. Football is fun, the concept of using simplified small sided games as an integral aspect of training is to provide players with an opportunity to do what they enjoy doing the most, playing a game.

Managers and players abusing referees is nothing new. With television and media profiling every incident and word said, it brings to the public's attention all that is perceived to be bad about the game of football.

Here is some information and links to help you understand what the new FA Youth Award Module 2 is about.