Oh I think that can be answered in remembering there's 2 distinct groups of people playing football.

One group of kids want to strive for something more, play rep and follow the dream.

The other group see it as a social event that teaches them about teamwork, gives them exercise and gives parents a reason to gossip on the sidelines.

Both groups 'should' be as important as each other, not to every club, but hopefully there's room to keep kids interested and enjoying themselves.

It's also interesting as our* club is trying to do 'both', but it's already presented it's own problems.







* meaning the club Plague Jnr plays for, I'm not involved with the club.