Remember The Old School Yard? Street Football Rules
The article reminisces about playing street football as a kid, with makeshift goal posts and balls. It highlights the simple rules and joys of playing the game without referees or formal structures.
Street football was a staple of many childhoods. Kids would play with makeshift goal posts, such as garage doors or council bins. If a ball wasn't available, a can or even a piece of coke could be used. The rules were simple: the fattest kid was always in goal, and the person whose ball it was decided who played. Penalties were only awarded if there was a serious injury. The game only ended when it was time to go in for dinner or bed. The winner was always determined by the next goal scored. These simple rules allowed kids to enjoy the game without referees or formal structures.
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