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Top 10 British Sporting Cities

  By O-Posts Team | March 20, 2022 - 20:18 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Britain truly is the home of organised sport, and her sporting influence is felt across the globe. Whether you’re a South American footballer, a North American golfer, an Indian cricketer, an Australasian Rugby star, or a Chinese snooker player, you owe it all to the sporting heritage of the UK.

This article aims to tap into the lucrative market of British sporting tourism. The ten featured cities range from the metropolis of London, to smaller destinations such as Preston and St. Andrews.

 

London

London is easily the UK’s largest city, so it not surprising that some of the nation’s most famous sporting venues are found here. The north London skyline is dominated by the newly refurbished Wembley Stadium, which plays host to international matches, and domestic cup finals, such as the F.A. Cup. In addition to the national arena, there are also a dozen league clubs to be found in and around London.

The English Rugby Union side also play their home games in North London, at the majestic Twickenham Stadium, with its 80,000 capacity. Tennis enthusiasts flock to the lawns of Wimbledon for a fortnight each summer, to view the oldest Grand Slam tournament.

Whilst the spiritual home of World Cricket is also to found in London, at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Finally, from 2012 onwards the sporting tourist will have the chance to visit the Olympic Stadium in the East End of the capital.

 

Cheltenham

Whereas Aintree in Lancashire claims the Grand National, the town of Cheltenham holds the three-day racing festival that offers the tourist the best atmosphere of any Horse Racing event in the world.

This is due in part to the pleasant Cotswold Hills that overlook the Race Course, and the high standard of equestrianism, but above all the wave of Irish punters who flock annually to this elegant corner of England.

Every March the usually sleepy town is transformed into a home from home for thousands of Irish racing enthusiasts, even when there isn’t an Irish trained winner, the Guinness is sure to flow long into the night.

 

Cardiff

Rugby Union was invented in an English Public School almost two hundred years ago, but the spiritual home of British rugby is undoubtedly in South Wales. There are many proud ‘Rugger’ towns in the vicinity, but Cardiff is the site of the Millennium Stadium, with its retractable roof.

Built as a replacement for Cardiff Arms Park, the most hallowed of twentieth century rugby grounds, the Millennium Stadium represents not only the pastime of Wales, but also the regeneration of the Welsh capital.

The Millennium Stadium also hosted the English F.A. Cup between 2001 and 2007, during the renovation of Wembley Stadium.

 

Nottingham

The East Midlands city of Nottingham is the smallest English city with two football teams, Notts. County and Nottingham Forest, the latter having twice won the European Cup. The riverside stadium of Trent Bridge is a scenic venue for Test Match cricket.

In addition, the National Water Sports Centre is one of the most impressive leisure facilities in Britain. The fast-flowing artificially created rapids challenge Britain’s elite canoeists, kayakers, and white water rafters.

Whilst the two kilometre long Regatta Lake caters for the needs of Britain’s hugely successful Olympic rowing team.

 

Sheffield

Both Sheffield football teams, Wednesday and United have been crowned English champions, but perhaps the hilly Yorkshire city’s most famous sporting association is with snooker.

The Snooker World Championship is held every spring in Sheffield, in what is literally the most dramatic setting for any high profile sporting event, the Crucible Theatre.

 

Leeds

Yorkshire is perhaps the proudest of all English cricketing counties, and there are few venues in the world that can match Headingly for nostalgia, and passionate support. Cricket is a way of life in Yorkshire, and until very recently only those born within the Four Ridings of Yorkshire could qualify for the county team.

The cricketing ground is next door to the home of Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club, who have enjoyed recent successes that Leeds Football Club can only dream of.

However, despite its tenants falling on hard times, the footballing stadium of Elland Road still makes an impact on the visitor.

 

Manchester

There’s more to Manchester than Old Trafford, though the home of Man. United does attract fans from around the World. Local rivals Manchester City also boast an impressive stadium, which was originally constructed for the Commonwealth Games of 2002.

In addition to the two large stadia that between them can hold 125,000 spectators, the city also hosts the Manchester Velodrome, one of the World’s premier cycling venues.

For fans of the oval ball, the rugby league towns of Salford, Wigan, and St. Helens are a just a short hop away.

 

Preston

The small Lancashire city of Preston has one major claim to fame, namely being the Mecca of world club football. Preston’s unparalleled footballing heritage, centres around the recently refurbished Deepdale stadium, home of the famous Preston North End Football Club.

Deepdale is the oldest professional football ground anywhere on Earth (football was first played here in 1880), and consequently the English F.A. chose as the site for the National History Museum, a must-see for football fanatics of any allegiance.

The Museum has an extensive collection of artefacts from the nineteenth century to the present day. There are also many interactive amusements for children, and the opportunity to view the hallowed turf of Deepdale itself.

Preston has excellent transport links due to it’s proximity to the M6, and the West Coast railway that connects the Midlands to Scotland.

 

Glasgow

Glasgow, not Edinburgh, is the footballing capital of Scotland, as testified by the majestic sight of Hampden Park. Hampden is the headquarters of the SFA, the second oldest football association in the World, and it also holds the Scottish Football Museum.

The rivalry between the two main Glaswegian teams, Celtic and Rangers is perhaps the fiercest in Europe. Rangers have won the Scottish League more times, but Celtic was the first British team to lift the European Cup back in 1967.

Both grounds are worth a visit; Celtic Park (Parkhead to traditionalists) is the bigger of the two, and holds over 60,000 supporters, however it lacks the red-bricked elegance of Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium.

In fact, Glasgow is the only European city that can claim three football venues with a capacity of over 50,000. However in the summer of 2014, football will for once take a back seat, as Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games.

 

St. Andrews

Scotland’s association with golf goes back many centuries, in fact it is said that Mary Queen of Scots enjoyed the game. Though the Fife town has a population of little more than 15,000, it is home to the world’s most famous golf club, the Royal and Ancient (founded in 1754), plus a dozen pristine golf courses in the vicinity of this historical university town.

The advantage of a trip to this seaside location, is that any party members who are not interested in golf, can enjoy the beach, or the rustic charm of St. Andrew’s many old buildings.

 

Written by Brian Heller

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Ashbourne, Derbyshire: The Home of Extreme Football

  By O-Posts Team | March 15, 2022 - 23:04 | , ,
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Football is played in many places around the world, with many different sets of rules, but there is only one place in the world where a type of football has been played continuously for a thousand years: Ashbourne, in Derbyshire, England.

The earliest written records of the game go back to the twelfth century, when the English king first tried to ban it! So the game is certainly older than that. Throughout history Kings, Queens, local councils and police forces have all tried to ban the game, but nobody has yet succeeded. Not even Kaiser Wilhelm III, nor Adolf Hitler, could stop it.

So committed are the people of Ashbourne to their game, that when the men were away fighting in the two World Wars, the women of the town took over, and made sure that the game continued!

In the end, the authorities gave up trying to ban it, and in 1928, a truce was called, and the then Prince of Wales, (later King Edward VIII) started the annual game, which was renamed “Royal Ashbourne Shrovetide Football.”

So what is it about this game that arouses so much animosity from the authorities, and such partisanship from its players?

First of all, this is football as it was originally played in medieval times, from the part of the world that gave football its two main codes, soccer and rugby. The Pilgrim Fathers also originated from this area, so it certainly influenced football in the United States, and the rest of the British Empire.

Think – football as an extreme sport!

The goals are three miles apart, and both are at the site of medieval mill wheels. The mills are long gone, but the posts remain, and to score a goal, the player must be in the river Henmore. The game is played on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) and Ash Wednesday each year, so it is quite common for players to have to break the ice in order to play in the river.

The town of Ashbourne takes up the area between the two goalposts, and so forms the field of play. As there are no limits to the number of people who can play, it is not uncommon to be standing in an ordinary street, and then find literally hundreds of men in ragged clothes and heavy working boots suddenly rushing towards you!

This is exhilarating, and frightening to the uninitiated, but there are always refuges for spectators, and the very friendly locals will always help a stranger to stay safe.

With so many people involved, some damage to property commonly occurs, hence the past antipathy of the authorities. However, nowadays, the games’ governing committee have a fund, and all damage caused by Shrovetiders is paid for.

Although minor injuries to players are common, the game is played in good friendly spirit, and so serious injuries are mercifully rare, and there have only been a handful of deaths throughout all of the game’s long history. Injuries to spectators are almost unheard of.

The game is played by two teams, the Uppards, who are either born upstream of the town, or have Uppards family connections, and the Downards, who are affiliated to the downstream area of the town.

Unlike most modern football games, the aim is to score an own goal, the Uppards take the ball to the upstream goal, at Sturston, the Downards take the ball to the downstream goal, at Clifton.

The ball is made of cork, wood shavings and leather. It has been made in the same way for centuries, and the secrets of ball making is passed down through families from generation.

As the ball usually spends a fair amount of time in the river, and manhandled by groups of men each determined that the ball will travel in opposite directions, it needs to be very robust. (This crowd of indeterminate numbers is known as the “Hug”, which is a very apt name for a crush of 20 to  60 or more players, each man seeking advantage for his team, and to touch the elusive ball, somewhere in the middle.) It is larger than a soccer ball, and over time tends to get very heavy as it absorbs water.

There are very few rules, although over the last few years a new rule has been introduced, for the first time, that the ball must not be carried in a car or other motor vehicle. (A problem the medieval players weren’t faced with.) Rough and tumble are traditional aspects to the game, and the game is played as it was in medieval times. This is not the sport for the faint hearted.

The game starts with a ceremonial meal, usually roast beef, where speeches are made, songs are sung, and the person who is to “turn up” the ball, or start the game, is introduced to the participants.

Traditionally this is held at the Green Man Hotel, an ancient coaching inn in the center of Ashbourne, also traditionally the site of public executions. (These are one Ashbourne tradition which has thankfully died out.)

After the meal, he is then carried, shoulder high, by a contingent of players, to the Plinth on Shaw Croft car park, where the game traditionally commences. Once on the plinth, with some of the Committee, players are exhorted to keep to the spirit of the game, reminded of its great history, and then the Shrovetide Song and the National Anthem are sung by the entire crowd.

Then the chosen person throws the brightly painted ball into the waiting crowd, to a huge cheer. (Usually the person turning up the ball on a Tuesday is a celebrity, while the person on a Wednesday is a local person of good standing.)

The players now attempt to take the ball to their team’s goal. If the ball is goaled before 5 pm., another ball is turned up. If the ball is goaled between 5 and 10 pm., the game ends with the goal. If the ball is not goaled before 10 pm., then the game is declared over for that day.

The locals are fiercely proud of their game, and are only too happy to explain the finer points of play to strangers.

 

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Football Tips: So You Want To Be A Premiership Footballer?

  By O-Posts Team | March 2, 2022 - 01:32 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Whether it’s scoring a winning Cup Final goal, or hoisting the World Cup over your head, you’re not alone in dreaming of a career as a football pro. You’ll need hours of practice, a very strong physique, and a thick skin to cope with constant rejection. Still think the Premiership is for you?

 

Getting Your Name Out There

Whether you’re attending football trials, talent days or joining an academy, most clubs have a vast network of contacts and leads that help them scout out the best young footballers in any given area.

Even if there isn’t a visible presence, you’ll almost certainly find that scouts are operating at matches all over the country, and even getting involved with community projects and school programmes.

In all but the most rural locations, if you’re good, you’re going to get head hunted.

 

Dealing With Rejection

The Premiership league is one of the most saturated in sport when it comes to potential new players. Every club has an academy, and over 9,000 young boys are vying for the coveted positions that the Schools Of Excellence offer the most gifted players. More than 90% of recruits will receive the devastating news that they just aren’t good enough for a career at the top of the game.

Before you even think about walking the long road to football fame, you absolutely must harden yourself to constant rejection. It can’t be said enough: There are a lot of young potential stars out there, and very few places to be filled.

You’ll never be rewarded for trying out, and dealing with the reality that you aren’t quite good enough can be a very hard (and often life defining) pill to swallow.

 

What Are The Talent Scouts Looking For?

It may come as surprise to some, but most scouts aren’t looking for raw talent. You’re going to need it, and in spades, but the people in the know are looking for something else too. Character.

Scouts who have their eye on a special player will often want to get to know them (and their family) before making any important decisions, and a talent scout rarely cares about the football games they are watching. Putting the ball in the back of the net matters very little to someone with a very special set of criteria in mind.

Scouts are more interested in a player’s position on the pitch, and whether they’re prepared to give 200%. Not just for themselves, but for their teammates too.

 

Where Do I Go From Here?

If you think you’ve got what it takes to succeed, you’ve got to give yourself the best possible chance of being spotted. You’ll need to quickly rise to the top of your school and local teams, then rapidly move on to a county or district club.

At the very least, you’ll need to represent your school at a county level. You stand a far greater chance of being noticed if you’re playing away from your home town regularly. It’s also imperative to make sure you’re not stagnating at a local club that can’t challenge your progress.

A career in football is going to require a Herculean effort and a mountain of skill, but every year, the fortunate few go on to greatness.

 

Written by Harry Price

Harry Price is a successful entrepreneur and bachelor. He spends his free time playing competitive poker and football. He also has a passion for volunteering with his local homeless shelter.

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Feature: 5 Simple Tips To Avoid Football Injury

  By O-Posts Team | November 7, 2021 - 00:59 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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We all love a good game of football. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, be it during the cold depths of December, or during the hot sunshine of the summer months, football is a sport you can enjoy both indoors and out. It also provides a great aerobic workout for the body, and is a fantastic way of improving your stamina.

But it’s always worth remembering that football is one of the more competitive sports, and that injuries are a common occurrence for participants. And, although it isn’t a contact sport in the same sense that rugby is, mistakes and mistimed tackles can sometimes result in serious physical harm.

If you’ve got an important event or a holiday coming up, and an injury is something you could really do without, there are ways of minimising the risk of football-related mishaps, without being a burden to the rest of your team.

If you’re looking to avoid injury and a lengthy hospital stay, here are some safety measures you should consider:

 

Invest in the Right Gear

Shin-pads are a must, whatever your position. When you’re going for the ball, you don’t want to be worrying about catching a stud or a boot with your ankle, or picking up a bruised shin.

Correct footwear is also essential. If you’re playing on an outdoor pitch, boots with sturdy grips will make you less susceptible to slipping. If indoor 5-a-side is more your thing, invest in a pair of trainers which have slip-proof soles.

 

Warm Up

Always perform a series of stretches before the game, so you don’t pull a muscle mid-match. Remember to focus on your calves, thighs and hamstrings, as well as your groin and lower back. Jog around to loosen yourself up, and throw in some short sprints to get your body ready.

 

Stay Away From Harsh Tackles

Winning the ball in a particularly stiff situation might feel good, but if you’ve got an important date coming up, you might want to think twice before putting yourself at risk. Avoid making sliding challenges, or tackles which leave you open to being trodden on by other players.

If you need to stay light on making tackles, talk to your teammates and opt to play in a less defensive position.

 

Avoid Awkward Landings

Injuries can too often result from awkward landings – and these are most common when jumping in the box for headers. If you’re trying to avoid injury, do what you can to stay grounded and don’t throw yourself into the air for the ball.

 

Know Your Limits

Excessive tiredness generally leads to poor judgment and mistakes, and will only make you more susceptible to picking up an injury. So if it’s coming to the end of the game, don’t exhaust yourself unnecessarily for the sake of pride – if there are subs available, let your captain or your coach know you could do with being swapped.

 

This article is written by Adam who recently had an injury during a game of football. Due to the initial pain, he was prescribed pain relief medication from Express Doctor who are based in the UK.

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Feature: Tips To Select The Right Sportsbook

  By O-Posts Team | October 29, 2021 - 23:40 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Betting on a sports event is very common across the globe. In some countries, it is legal, while in others it is termed illegal. Bets are usually placed on sports such as baseball, golf, horseracing, football, hockey, basketball, mixed martial arts and soccer. Betting can be done on almost any sport and the sports that can be bet on varied from one country to the other.

In the US, sportsbooks are used to place bets on sports. Sports Gambling is a huge business and therefore there are many sportsbooks that are available all over the internet.

Identifying the right sportsbook for you is not an easy task due to the various options that are available. One has to be very smart and patient while selecting a sportsbook. A lot of research and time will be required if you want to find the sportsbook that is the best one for you.

In this post, we will discuss about a few tips that will be of great help to you while selecting a sportsbook. The tips that are mentioned here will help you to steer away from the sportsbooks that have to be avoided.

 

Sportsbook selecting tips

 

Tip #1: Be very selective:

The business of sportsbooks will fluctuate depending on the various sports events that are being held across the globe. Most sportsbooks will dish out various promotional offers before the start of the season.

They know that if they get you now then they will have you all season long.  This is a good thing for the sports bettor because you can use the sportsbooks against each other and look for the best offer.

 

Tip #2: Reputation is everything:

Do your homework before you choose a sportsbook for the season. Make a point of looking for reviews online that are offered on each sportsbook. If you can find several reviews and compare them, you should see a trend of what sportsbooks are rated high on a regular basis. It is vital to select a sportsbook that is rated highly in several places. This reputation will go a long way.

 

Tip #3: Payouts are paramount:

As an informed sports bettor you need to look into what payout methods a sportsbook has to offer and how much they cost.  In the long run, the key is to win money and get paid. If you know the way that a sportsbook pays out, there will not be any surprises when it comes time to get your money.

 

Tip #4: Bonus time:

Every sportsbook will offer a bonus on your deposit.  Football season is the best time to bonus hunt because the sportsbooks will raise the numbers to get your business. Do not fall in love with a big bonus number and settle for a lower rated sportsbook. Bonuses are nice but if the customer service is weak or you do not get paid out, that a bonus is irrelevant.

 

Tip #5: Perks:

All sportsbooks offer bonuses and claim to be the best, but dig deeper many sportsbooks have perks that others do not in an attempt to separate themselves from the competition. Some examples of these types of perks are free plays, cash rebates, and gifts and merchandise via loyalty clubs or player points.

If you do your research, you will be able to find a sportsbook with the benefits you are looking for. Visit Wikipedia to learn how to select right sportsbook.

 

Frank Benjamin is a seasoned sports bettor. He loves providing gamblers sport betting tips. Frank has also written for various other sites in the industry. Read more here for further help in Sport betting.

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Sports & Joint Injuries - Most Common Joint Injuries In Different Sports

  By O-Posts Team | October 21, 2021 - 22:40 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Sports are very competitive by nature, and many of them involve intense physical contact with the other team or player. While some sports may be more prone to impact related injuries, such as breaks, dislocations, and concussions, others may involve strained and overworked joint and muscle injuries such as tennis elbow, bursitis, contusions, and sprains.

If you are interested in orthopedics, or simply want to understand more about the various joint injuries that can occur during sport matches and training, then continue reading below.

 

Sports and Joint Injuries

Unfortunately there are a variety of sports that range from player impact, to simple turn based play, Below we’ve compiled the most common sports and listed out the various injuries that players often suffer from.

 

Football (American)

In American football players are graced with a fair bit of padding both on their body, and on their head. Unfortunately that doesn’t completely shield them from injuries. Players will frequently suffer concussions and contusions from being struck by other players and hitting the ground. Additionally knee injuries due to tendon strains or tears are very common, as well as ankle twists or breaks.

 

Football (International)/Soccer

In football, or soccer as we’ll continue to call it to keep things homogenous, players are left unpadded and exposed. There is a significant amount of leg injuries due to the nature of the sport, and players unfortunately are subjected to frequent ankle twists and breaks, knee injuries, and leg breaks.

Leg breaks often occur when a player falls to the ground in an awkward way, or simply strikes another player accidentally with their leg.

 

Golf

Golf is a fairly mild sport, but it is not without its dangers. Players here often will suffer from joint injuries due to improper form or over use. Driving a ball continuously can put a great deal of strain on the elbows and shoulders.

This can lead to “tennis elbow” or simply an inflammation of the ligaments that are located in the elbow. Additionally a wearing down of cartilage can often occur in the shoulders making each swing painful and often unbearable as the cartilage is worn down almost completely.

 

Tennis

Tennis elbow is coined after the most frequent injury players in this sport suffer from. Tennis elbow is a painful condition that is caused by the inflammation of the tendons and overuse of muscles around the elbow. This can cause pain when moving the elbow, gripping anything with the hands, or simply lifting the arm up and down.

Another common injury in tennis is a sprained ankle. This is often due to the fact that players must rapidly shift their position and run or stop at various points on the court.

Calf strains are another result of this rapid movement, making it essential for players to properly train and mind their body during gameplay.

 

Rugby

Rugby is a very intense sport that is marked by frequent injuries due to the lack of padding and immense physical contact between players. Concussions are very frequent, as are hand injuries such as dislocations and breaks.

Players will often frequently suffer from sprained ankles and shoulder sprains or dislocations.

Find out how a Joint Specialist can help in recovering from such sports related injuries.

 

I’m Geoff Leary, a freelance writer in Upstate New York. I once wanted to build rocket ships, but writing takes me farther. I aim to take action & make inspiration while writing about a range of topics, just to keep things interesting. Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LearyGeoff

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Good Sportsmanship: A Guide To Etiquette On The Football Field

  By O-Posts Team | October 19, 2021 - 17:40 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Whether you’re playing competitively or just playing for fun, a game of football should always be an enjoyable experience for all involved.

Many of us will have been in situations where we’ve had to play against opponents we might have a grudge with, or had to play an away game before hostile spectators – but at the end of the day it’s important to remember that it is a game.

Sure there’s nothing wrong with having a competitive atmosphere, but letting this escalate can result in an uncomfortable environment – and that’s when careless tackles and injuries can occur.

A painful injury is something that nobody wants. Being incapacitated can hamper future games, and have a detrimental effect on your professional and personal life. So when on the football field, even though it’s a naturally heated sport, it’s usually more beneficial for everyone to let cooler heads prevail.

Practicing good sportsmanship is a great way of decreasing tension before, during and after a game. Here are the basic rules of good footballing etiquette. Following these will help you to ensure that your game of football remains a game, and doesn’t turn into a war.

 

Shake Hands

Let your opponents know that your team is here to have a game of football. Be professional. Shake hands with them before the game to defuse any possible feelings of tension, and after the game, to show that there are no hard feelings over the result.

Believe me this act which may seem very insignificant will protect both teams from major issues throughout and after the game. How many times have we seen a fight break out on the pitch over small issues?

 

Help a Fallen Opponent

After a hard challenge, helping your opponent to their feet will help to calm any possible bad feeling resulting from it. If you’ve just fouled an opponent and realised it, apologise for the mistake.

Similarly, if one of your opponents or teammates has suffered an injury from a particularly harsh tackle, show concern and do what you can to help.

If they require treatment, get the attention of your physio if there’s one present.

 

Hand it Over

It can be easy to get frustrated with a decision that hasn’t gone your way, but don’t let this get the better of you. If your opponents have earned a throw in or a free kick and you have the ball, don’t disrupt the flow of play by having a tantrum and kicking it away.

Be grown-up, and willingly hand the ball over to your opponents so the game can continue.

 

Put It Out of Play

In those situations where an opponent is injured but play has carried on, do the right thing – put the ball out for a throw in. If your opponents are good sports like you are, they’ll return the favour and throw the ball back to you once the fallen player has received attention.

Most of the time, your opponents will be good sports - no matter where you are in the world.

 

This article is written by Adam who recently had an injury during a game of football. Due to the initial pain, he was prescribed pain relief medication from Express Doctor who are based in the UK.

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A Guide On How To Choose The Best Soccer Camps In California

  By O-Posts Team | September 30, 2021 - 00:17 | , , , ,
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Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. And in California, where it’s almost always sunny, your kids can play it all year long!

If you are planning to send your kid to a soccer camp, you would want him or her to have the best exposure. A good soccer camp would enable your child to enhance his or her skills safely and in the best possible way.

There are many soccer camps in California but they do not offer the same exposure and skills. Therefore, before you take your child to the camp, you should consider various issues and aspects of the camps.

Things that you should consider when choosing soccer camps in California:

 

Duration of the Training

The first issue that you should consider is the duration you would like your child to spend in the camp. Can your child attend the camp all day? It is important to note that various camps have various schedules and thus, you should look for a camp that offers classes that suit your child.

You should make sure the level is not too high or too low because it will have an effect on your child progress. The camp would assess the level of your kid and advice you accordingly.

 

Pack the right supplies for your child

The right supplies will depend on the camp but some supplies such as water and snacks are essential in any camp. You should also understand the surroundings of the camp. If the trainings would take place in open areas, you should also pack sunscreen.

However, it is important when choosing the right California soccer camp to look for the one that offers trainings on shade. You should also factor the training methods of the camp. For example, the classes should be accompanied by the right rest.

 

Good Equipment

Although, soccer is a basic sport that does not require sophisticated equipments, it is important to understand that it is a contact sport. This puts every player in a risk of injuries such as strained muscles and minor bruises. A player can also suffer from serious injuries such as concussion or broken bones.

To reduce the risk of injuries, you should ensure the child is wearing the right protective gear such as proper soccer socks and shin guards. Goalkeepers should have gloves and long-sleeved shirts. It is also important to ensure the camp has people who can handle first aid.

 

Check the ratio of child to coach

You should choose a soccer camp with a good ratio of coaches to campers. For example, a camp with a ratio of one coach to 10 children would offer the perfect training class.

The coach should be involved in all aspects of your kid skills development. The staff should also be interested in making the experience as rewarding and positive as possible.

You should specifically look for a camp with staff who understands sports and know how to work with children. The staff should also be trained as teachers and players. You should also ensure the trainer do love soccer and can offer the right mentality attitude to your child. They should also offer your child with protection.

 

Soccer is a highly entertaining sport that can be played by anyone mainly because it does not require much equipment, which makes it easy to learn and participate. It is therefore convenient for your children to play and enjoy themselves.

However, choosing the right camp would ensure your children are entertained and safe while enhancing their skills.

This article was written by Mike Rossi, who has been a soccer coach and a parent for over five years, and knows soccer camps in California.

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A Guide to Football Memorabilia

  By O-Posts Team | August 22, 2021 - 17:44 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Football has been played, in one form or another, since at least the 3rd Century BC. It has evolved over the centuries – with many and frequent modifications to style, rules and regulations – to become the game we know today. You may know it as soccer, depending on where you’re from, but no matter what you call it – the beautiful game remains the most popular sport on the planet.

The significance of football, and its impact on cultures around the world, can hardly be quantified. A testament to the game’s popularity is the fact that its governing body, FIFA, has more members at 208 nations than does the United Nations itself.

Football permeates nearly every aspect of our lives today, from a child’s dreams to follow in the footsteps of legends to Israeli-Palestinian matches, conducted to ease political tensions between the two countries.

The beautiful game serves as a bridge – connecting people all over the world and bringing them together. Some might follow only the weekend game, others are more enthusiastic about their favorite teams and players, and yet others are so fanatic about the game that it borders on religious fervor.

Regardless of which category one might fall under though, footballs fans around the globe are all united in their love for the sport and everything associated with it, such as signed football memorabilia.

 

The Significance of Memorabilia

Football is no ordinary sport. Football is passion – indeed, for many, it is a complete lifestyle. It gets passed down from generation to generation, with son following father into the fandom of a particular team. The players on these teams are idolized and hero-worshipped globally, and the gear they use becomes treasure to the fans.

Autographed football memorabilia, such as signed football shirts and various other accessories with football signatures, are valued particularly because of their rarity. They become objects of desire, to be treasured and to be displayed proudly, declaring the love for a particular player or team.

 

The Purposes of Memorabilia

Signed football memorabilia, especially authentic ones, are rare indeed and thus can be incredibly expensive. The reasons people would part with huge amounts of money to purchase such autographed football memorabilia are many and varied.

Sentiment: Most fans purchase items such as signed football shirts or other accessories with football signatures purely out of sentiment. These memorabilia serve as an expression of their love and devotion for a particular team or player. They are then put up on walls or encased in glass cabinets to be displayed to friends, family and guests.

Collection: Accessories with football signatures and other football merchandise are collected by passionate fans, just like books, stamps and coins are. These collections serve either as personal treasure troves or proud monuments for their favorite teams and players.

Significance: There are particular pieces of memorabilia which are extremely limited in number, or are related to one significant event. They could have particular historic significance attached to them or might be part of a special edition release. As such, they are even rarer and more valuable compared to other football memorabilia, and are highly coveted by the more zealous of fans.

Occasionally, the people who buy such items might not even be real fans, but may only be attracted to the purchase so that they can show them off proudly.

Investment: As expensive as such authentic, signed football memorabilia can be, they only increase in value over the years. Football memorabilia dealers specialize in locating such items that can serve as long-term investments.

Say a football player passed away, leaving behind only a limited number of signed football shirts. These shirts would become incredibly valuable in the future, as new generations of fans search for an item to own from a legend of the past.

Family Heirlooms: Authentic and rare pieces of football memorabilia, such as ‘I Was There …’ shirts and autographed items become proud and precious possessions for fans across the globe. Merchandise from a favorite team, a signed shirt from a favorite player, or a souvenir from a historic game – they are all owned and taken care of with pride, devotion, and even jealousy.

Over time, they might become extremely valuable financially as well. And just as passion for a football team is passed from father to son, these memorabilia are handed over as family heirlooms too.

 

The Source of Memorabilia

There are thousands of football memorabilia dealers around, yet it might not necessarily be a good thing. Firstly, such variety of dealers may become confusing and make it harder to choose a particular one.

Secondly, it becomes extremely difficult and frustrating to separate the reliable dealers from the bogus ones. It is essential to opt for a reliable football memorabilia dealer though, as autographed football memorabilia can easily be faked and sold as part of a scam.

The demand for football memorabilia is high, and the prices that some of these items sell for are even higher. As such, there is massive potential for fraudulent business in the market. Fans can often be gullible due to their passion for the sport, and end up losing huge amounts of their money on worthless pieces of junk.

It becomes even more important then, to find a trustworthy dealer, someone like Up North Memorabilia.

 

Up North Memorabilia

Up North Memorabilia was born out of a passion to collect authentic autographs. What had started as a personal collection grew so huge that its owner started trading, and then selling, parts of it until he founded a company upon it.

Since its establishment in 2003, the company has gone from strength to strength, eventually to become one of the most trusted sources of autographed memorabilia, football or otherwise, for collectors around the world.

So, whether it is out of pure passion and devotion, or part of a long-term financial plan, one can find all kinds of rare and valuable memorabilia here.

The items on sale might include a signed goalkeeper glove or a hand-signed football boot, one can rest assured that whatever they purchase from Up North Memorabilia is guaranteed to be authentic, and to provide value for every cent and dollar spent on it!

 

Written by Katherine G.

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Alternatives to FirstRow Sports For Premier League Football

  By O-Posts Team | August 14, 2021 - 18:42 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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While Saturday 3 O’clock Premier League fixtures are shown live all throughout the world, they are not televised live via British broadcasters. Therefore the very country in which these Barclay’s Premier League fixtures take place misses out on viewing them live.

When there is a will, there’s a way however and FirstRow Sports has been the means by which football fans throughout the country can still manage to watch these fixtures through live streams, for the past two years at least.

Now FirstRow Sports is banned in the United Kingdom, and alternatives are therefore being sought for the alternative.

 

Foreign Satellite Dishes

A great way to still catch Premier League football next season is by installing a foreign satellite dish and system in your home.

International channels such as those belonging to Al Jazeera Sport and SuperSport all show an abundance of Premier League football games and can be viewed from the UK with the right dish and installation.

 

Sky Sports: Football First

Of course, one may simply have to make do with missing live viewings of Saturday 3 O’clock fixtures and catching up on the game at night. If one is to contemplate bearing the practically unbearable and missing 3 O’clock games, then Sky Sports’ Football First should be the first place to catch up on the missed fixtures.

With one-hour highlights of every Premier League game played on Saturdays, as well as full 90-minute highlights of the Game of the Day, Sky Sports’ Football First is the best means to catch up on missed football on a Saturday. You will have to make sure nobody tells you the score beforehand however.

 

Other Websites

While FirstRow Sports may have been the most reliable and efficient, there are several other websites that have shown Premier League football in recent seasons. From Myp2p.eu to a range of other sites, there are plenty of alternatives to FirstRow Sports, showing soccer online.

Scour through Twitter to see what streams are available for the game of your choice, or simply Google the game you’re looking to catch.

 

Soccer Saturday

If you cannot manage to find any live streams online, do not have satellite dish access to foreign sports channels such as Al Jazeera Sport and do not wish to wait until Football First showings to find out the score, then Soccer Saturday is where you can keep up to date with all the latest Premier League scores.

Hosted by Jeff Stelling, Soccer Saturday is shown on SkySports on Saturday’s throughout the season. It starts at 12.00 featuring build-ups for each game and the opinions of former footballers and pundits such as Paul Merson and Phil Thompson.

 

Match of the Day

BBC One’s Match of the Day has long been a colossal program for Premier League football and the most popular fixture catch-up choice for football fans. The highlights may not be as extensive as Football First’s, however you won’t need to pay Sky subscriptions to view it.

Presented by Gary Linekar and featuring Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer, Match of the Day can also be viewed on BBCiPlayer from the following Tuesday onwards.

 

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