Advice

For the Footballer

How to stay in shape during the close season and midwinter break

So football's off for its midwinter break and like lots of players you're wondering how you can enjoy the festive season without it impacting on your fitness levels.Here's some advice for you

ALL THE POSITIONS ON A FOOTBALL CLUB'S TEAM SHEET

Playing football is great fun. Even better is to be able to play in the position where you can best express your particular abilities! A lot of players start playing in one position and transition into others over the years. Do you know which position is best for you?

THE LAWS OF FOOTBALL

So you think you know all there is to know about our number one sport? Come and join our team of fans and acquaint/reacquaint yourself with the laws of the game, which are forever changing.

The 5 benefits of football

We tell you the five benefits of football for body and mind.

Seven football games you can play in your garden

Football is a universal game and if you're lucky enough to have a garden, then you can keep on playing...

Staying in form during the midwinter break: running programme

If you play football and you're looking for a programme that will keep you in shape when football stops for its midwinter break, then you're in the right place.Stay right there! Let's go!

What makes you a good captain?

What I'm not going to do here is state the obvious and tell you, "To play football you need a ball, boots, shorts, etc."If I did, you might be tempted to say something like, "What a genius. You need a ball to play football? I'd never have guessed.Don't worry! I've got other things to share with you and I hope they'll be useful for you.