TheHandofJod
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@StanCollymore INRAT. be more succinct Stan
Otherwise it just seems like waffle. Less is more. Bang on but wont reach anyone
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Hi Lexi, hope you're well! I come on the spirit of our sport.
4 years ago we chatted in California and you're one of the most engaging people I've interviewed, so my respect is genuine.
Let's park capitalism, profit and loss for a minute and strip things back to the basics.
You and I both played football and were lucky enough to make it our living.
I could play competitive, organised junior football for almost no cost ( I didn't even realise there was a cost to junior football elsewhere becaise I presumed it was free everywhere!) because my Football Association ploughs big sponsorship money directly into grassroots football.
So every boy and girl can access our sport. A good thing, right? If we're serious about spreading the gospel of a sport which joins millions across the world, creates friendships for life, teaches us discipline, fitness, winning and losing amongst many things.
So I'd hope that you, as a big voice in your country would advocate for every child having access to our sport? But how can they when we insert ultra capitalist business practice to something that is way more important than simply making money (the things I set out above)?
I'm a capitalist, not ultra, but I live and breathe in that system without (except when others are harmed, which is unfortunately growing globally) push back, but capitalism at the level you acknowledge isn't just hampering poor kids from enjoying the life lessons football teaches, but to effectively punish children and low income parents from participating in organised sport is morally wrong?
I'm not here to lecture, I'm an imperfect human living on an imperfect planet. But at times we have opportunities do do something that includes, not excludes. In England, that comes in the form of almost free access to organised football, for all, from 6 to 66. There is no downside to this. The 66 year olds often have, for free, started teams giving their time for free to all kids.
Trevor Cooper, a man from my home town, in his 30's started a team, Longford Boys( 11 to 15 age group teams, all coached by volunteer parents). Without him I wouldn't have been exposed to the sport, friends who are my besties to this day, a pro career or following my country, in yours, at a World Cup. One man gifted me that, for free.
Sometimes in life, romantic that it seems on a planet taught "me me me, money money money ", the most joyous experiences and lessons come without cost. Football is proven to be one.
Let's fleece sponsors and corporations to pay big bucks to sponsor our pro teams, stadiums, national teams. I'm all in on that.
With that money, like in England, it gets put into grassroots football to allow anyone and everyone the gift of football.
Charging $4000 or $15000 a season for a child to play organised football is morally wrong, Alexi. It just is.
Campaign for grassroots football in the USA to be properly funded by the US FA. You'll have more support than you could imagine and people will follow you. Your gift to the country you love and game you love.
Association Football, the world's greatest sport because it's affordable, inclusive, spellbinding, life affirming and joyous.
I was the beneficiary aged 11 of Mr Cooper offering a free team to play for, coached for free, a league organised by the local and national association, lifelong friendshops, health and fitness discipline and a passion I'll take to the grave.
Free can work in the USA. Fleece the sponsors, not the parents. They can pay for your free football.
Yours in sport.
Stan Collymore. 🇺🇸🏴

Alexi Lalas@AlexiLalas
Youth soccer (youth sports) is a competitive market with businesses selling a product that obviously customers are willing to pay for. I’d love if soccer was free to all. But who is going to pay for all this free soccer?
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We live in a world where a grown man films himself blocking an 80-year-old woman, refusing to move out of her way so she can use the handrail for support near the top of the stairs.
He tells her to walk around him, and she says she can’t because she’s 80.
He then posts the video himself, thinking he’s in the right.
People like him are sickos who clearly weren’t raised right.
He needs to be named and shamed since he wants clout. And i hope someone buys that lovely lady flowers.
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Bloody customers, what’s all that about, expecting to turn their taps on and have clean drinking water come out of it, the entitlement of it all, the righteous of it.
I’ll tell you I’m not having it, I’m just not having it.
Signed
CEO South East Water.
Rosie Duffield MP@RosieDuffield1
It's been hot. So of course we're back to having water supply issues in my constituency. Emergency briefings territory yet again.
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@landondonovan Have you ever veen vocal about the plight of genocide or a bullshit war ?
No. You carry on looking after yourself blueshite.
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There will be no private DMs. People want transparency and accountability so we’re going do this right here in public. You can start by apologizing to all impacted and then reimburse them all of their expenses with extra flight credit/money for the trouble caused.
United Airlines@united
@landondonovan Hi Landon. We're sorry to hear this and want to take a look. When you can, please send us a DM with your confirmation number. x.com/messages/compo…
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@MrChuckD Yo Chuck we got some non believers out there. My hero
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Its hard to root against Wemby… I see a lot of ME in that young man but also i see a lotta me in OG too. The way these young Black men CARRY themselves. This USA has long gotten away with promoting our characters more than those that try to exude ‘character’. Knicks gotta seal the deal tonight regardless.
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𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀! | 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒉
Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club is absolutely delighted to announce that defender Darion Dowrich has chosen to stay with the club for another season!
Read more here: hemelfc.com/post/one-more-…
#COYT
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our Tudor Academy goalkeeping coach Joel Canning who passed away last week.
Joel was an incredibly kind and passionate coach who dedicated his time and effort to Hemel FC helping our youth and academy players reach their full confident potential over several years.
Our thoughts are with Joel's wife Michelle and daughter Summer at this incredibly difficult time.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help support Joel's family - this can be found here: gofundme.com/f/support-the-…



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Also to add a thank you to the gaffa @lee_allinson and @IanAllinson11 . Last offseason you took a chance on a broken man out of love with the game. Forever grateful for returning that fire and love for it.
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Not the ending we wanted but the numbers in the ground last night showed what a great season it’s been. We created memories and history with a special group of people from management, staff and fans. Thank you for welcoming me and the support all along the way @hemelfc 🔴⚪️
Hemel Hempstead Town FC@hemelfc
What a season, Tudors. A heartbreaking end - but we rebuild, and we go again. Thank you to all that made the difference. #COYT
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@80s90sfootball Remember it well. 16 years old played 2 matches back to back in morning got home just as second half kicked off
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#OnThisDay in 1992
Liverpool sealed a 2-0 win with this Mark Walters goal & ended Manchester United’s title bid
Leeds players Lee Chapman, Eric Cantona, David Batty & Gary McAllister go wild & celebrate with a cup of tea & a rich tea biscuit
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@Heccles94 Harry love you man
But sometimes less is more.
Can't keep up with your tweets bro x
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A team full of heart, passion and resilience.
This season has been really really special Tudors, and we can't do it without you.
Here's to 3 more cup finals and seeing what the future holds.
🎬@nicolaccreative
@NL_Enterprise #COYT
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@FootballNEUK @BangersOne @DorkingWDRS Do your eyes not work ?
We're a professional dominos team. Knocking down things with no substance or soul.
Lucky Lucky
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@BangersOne @DorkingWDRS One team play football = Dorking and can’t describe what Hemel play.
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Marc White's Post-Match Reaction | Hemel Hempstead (H) 🎙️
Catch the gaffer's immediate reaction to this afternoon's incredible comeback victory against Hemel 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=ce-l-G…

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@DorkingWDRS What an arrogant prick.
Please go up and then fall 2 divisions where you belong. What's your budget again ?
Are you still gonna wear shit caps when you're 55 ?
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