Carl
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Serious help much apprieciated, collecting data for dissertation, need as lengthy relevent answers as possible to these questions; (also if you have any thing you think i have missed out in relation to playing amateur football please add)
Background in regards to football,
Could you please give a brief history of your participation in football? As in your first experiences of playing the game, when you first played for a team, your first competitive match etc.
What is your earliest positive memory in regards to football?
(if a personal memory probe further)
What is most treasured memory in regards to football? (if not a personal participation memory please give that as well)
What is your earliest negative memory in regards to football?
What is your worst memory in regards to participation in football?
Social
Have you made friends in the past through football?
Do you consider your team mates as friends?
Do you socialise outside of football with your team? If yes is it always related to football?
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Is it important to you that you win when playing football?
What emotions do you feel when you win?
Draw?
Lose?
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects?
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement?
Have you ever lost in an important game?
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel?
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world?
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate?
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life?
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most?
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed?
Challenge
Skill development through participation?
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person?
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again?
Feelings when not selected to play?
Feelings when injured?
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Jill
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Nik's a good person to ask about this kind of thing you need answered and he may be able to give you some of his football contacts that can help you as well.
JILL 
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Marc
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Weekly kickabout matches included etc?
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IvIarkgraham
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Could you please give a brief history of your participation in football? As in your first experiences of playing the game, when you first played for a team, your first competitive match etc.
started playing about 7 played for school and local teams. started as a winger because of my pace. had trials for notts forrest. moved to cheshire and was told to join a team (worst team in the league) i didnt know about the teams here. was down hill from there! because we were getting beat every week i lost my confidence as an attacking player and became aggressive. so started playing right back. had the chance to move to better teams but with no confidence i got scared and stayed where i was.
eventually went to mid cheshire college and played for northwich vics youth team but that didnt last long either due to injury, currently playing in pub league but again im injured
What is your earliest positive memory in regards to football?
(if a personal memory probe further)
when i scored my 1 and only 11 a side goal. played striker for the shit team as mentioned above but got beat 7-1
What is most treasured memory in regards to football? (if not a personal participation memory please give that as well)
????
What is your earliest negative memory in regards to football?
????
What is your worst memory in regards to participation in football?
getting carried off with various injuries
Social
Have you made friends in the past through football?
yes many
Do you consider your team mates as friends?
yes
Do you socialise outside of football with your team? If yes is it always related to football?
i socialise with some of them and its not always to do with football
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Is it important to you that you win when playing football?
yes but its more important to me that i play well
What emotions do you feel when you win?
joy?
Draw?
???
Lose?
slightly gutted as i usually feel its my fault
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects?
yes keeps you fit
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement?
i have captained and managed a 6-a-side team to promotion
Have you ever lost in an important game?
yes
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel?
gutted but you have to pullm yourself out of it and look to next season to improve
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world?
lifestyle
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate?
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life?
i dont worry until it happens but i play football about 5 times a week so it really does affect me as i wanna play all the time even when injured
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most?
20/21/pub league
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed?
Challenge
Skill development through participation?
i was a good player but because i moved to a crap team my skill level bottomed out but building it back up again now
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person?
yes i feel it has made me more confident and more outspoken
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again?
gutted but i camn see it coming very soon
Feelings when not selected to play?
happens quite alot in this team for some reason one day the manager will realise im the best right back he has
Feelings when injured?
oh no not again
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IvIarkgraham
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best i can do
havnt really played at a high standard
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
best i can do
havnt really played at a high standard
thanks, much apprieciated. Doesn't really matter about the level you have played in, as long as you played for a team as an ameatur (ie not payed to play) 
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Weekly kickabout matches included etc?
if you have have played football for a team at some stage and experienced winning, losing, team selections etc yeah, won't hurt. If not a lot of the questions won't be applicable.
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What is your earliest positive memory in regards to football?
(if a personal memory probe further) - watching baggio score against nigeria in 94 world cup
What is most treasured memory in regards to football? (if not a personal participation memory please give that as well) - italy winning world cup 2006, italy beating england at elland road 2002, scoring my 1st goal for open age football
What is your earliest negative memory in regards to football? - being left out the school team. italy losing wc 94
What is your worst memory in regards to participation in football? - team mate getting a group of men kicking him when he was on the deck. scary.
Social
Have you made friends in the past through football? yes, quite a few close ones.
Do you consider your team mates as friends? half of them
Do you socialise outside of football with your team? If yes is it always related to football? yes i socialise with some of my team mates, and its not alwyas footy related
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Is it important to you that you win when playing football? playing well myself is just as important to me
What emotions do you feel when you win? - achievement
Draw? - depends if we deserved it or not.
Lose? - if i played well myself, then im not so disappointed. but feel like a let down if i play badly.
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects? what training  .....when we do train its frustrating, because the techniques we train on are never taken on the pitch by certain players.
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement? scoring the winner in a cup 1/4 final
Have you ever lost in an important game? a cup semi final...yes. a "derby"..yes.
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel? - embarrassment
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world? both
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate? very much so
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life? no, only having an impact on football
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most? every time ive played
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed? when people dont put in the same effort
Challenge
Skill development through participation? yes
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person? more confidence
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again? devistated
Feelings when not selected to play? embarrassment, disappointment, let down...sometimes relieved!
Feelings when injured? gutted
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
if you have have played football for a team at some stage and experienced winning, losing, team selections etc yeah, won't hurt. If not a lot of the questions won't be applicable.
No point me doing it then! Our school team only had 1 game before we all left for secondary school. Wasn't in secondary school team but went to a local football training and now play astro turf on Wednesdays.
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
quote:
Originally posted by Carl
if you have have played football for a team at some stage and experienced winning, losing, team selections etc yeah, won't hurt. If not a lot of the questions won't be applicable.
No point me doing it then! Our school team only had 1 game before we all left for secondary school. Wasn't in secondary school team but went to a local football training and now play astro turf on Wednesdays.
no worries.
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J da Silva
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What is your earliest positive memory in regards to football?
(if a personal memory probe further)
Scoring a hat-trick at the age of 7 in a junior school game
What is most treasured memory in regards to football? (if not a personal participation memory please give that as well)
Being scouted by Corinthians Juniors and receiving my first team shirt with my name and number on (Jizinho 10)
What is your earliest negative memory in regards to football?
Losing the ball and an opposing team scoring from it, I was only 7 or 8 and some of the mums and dads on the sideline said things and I heard them, wasn't nice at that age
What is your worst memory in regards to participation in football?
Damaging a cruciate ligament when I was 14, missing the UK all schools competition finals, what made it worse is we lost in the semi's to a bunch of cheats from Swansea.
Social
Have you made friends in the past through football?
Loads, I don't just join teams with people I know, I'll join any team regardless of me knowing anyone there, plenty of footballing friends both in UK and Brazil.
Do you consider your team mates as friends?
Not all of them, I don't interact with my current teammates off pitch, recently changed teams and don't really know anyone yet.
Do you socialise outside of football with your team? If yes is it always related to football?
No
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Is it important to you that you win when playing football?
Not all the time, aslong as I've enjoyed it
What emotions do you feel when you win?
I love being a winner, but if we've earned it, then the rewards are more meaningful
Draw?
I base my emotion on the way I've played, if I have played well and I'm happy my team-mates gave 100% then thats fine
Lose?
Again If I played well I don't mind and just take it on the chin, but if I feel my teammates have not pulled their weight I can get annoyed
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects?
I like training, gives me the opportunity to try new things,ideas and get to know the way my teammates play
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement?
I suppose every game you win, where you have played very well you will feel a sense of achievement because people notice it and comment on your performance
Have you ever lost in an important game?
Yes, lots of times, more so in my younger days when I was trying out for Brazilian league teams as a boy, certain state finals and some Paulista cup losses
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel?
Anger and embarassment, anger at the people who didn't try and losing to below average teams
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world?
Lifestyle choice, but I see it as my time to be centre stage
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate?
Not really, I'm very fit and healthy anyway, just the love of football drives me to play
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life?
No, I see an injury as just a part of the game that can't be helped, there comes a time where I'll be old and unable to play at all, so I should just play as much as I can as I don't know how long it will last
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most?
I would say in my early years for teams I played for in Brazil, the style over there gets rid of pressure, pressure can ruin a players game and in the UK if you lose the ball, the mentality is to blame the player and get on his back, in Brazil that is frowned upon
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed?
I don't enjoy it when a certain opposing player just wants to foul you, or make threats. I also don't enjoy team-mates getting on my back in a game because I did something wrong or chose the wrong pass.
Challenge
Skill development through participation?
I would say so, I work hard in training, competitive games and even in a kick around, I always look to improve and find new skills
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person?
Yes, you have to work as a team, teamwork and team understanding is key, without it you will lose
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again?
Football is 50% percent of my life, I would be heartbroken and I don't even think that is a strong enough word
Feelings when not selected to play?
If I'm told I won't be playing, firstly I will think about the tactics in the choice, if I feel it;s for the good of the team I won't moan or be selfish I will just hope I get on as a sub. But if I think it's because of personal reasons then the team is not being thought about then I will voice my opinion and just generally feel rubbish about it
Feelings when injured?
Frustration, impatience when not back in time for a game, and sometimes anger against whoever injured me
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MarkM
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What is your earliest positive memory in regards to football?
Playing for my under 8's football team...all I remember is it being very hot (must have been summer)...and my dad watching me...remember the car ride to the match but dont remember much of the actual game...(I rarely do remember anything even to this day for some weird reason)...
What is most treasured memory in regards to football?
Playing football at Anfield in front of the old KOP in a cup final for my junior school...the game was before the Liverpool v Coventry game so as we were finishing the ground was getting quite full...remember looking up to the kop when I was about to take a corner and all I could see was eyes...
What is your earliest negative memory in regards to football?
Missing a penalty for my Under 8's team...remember it clearly to this day...nearly cried..
What is your worst memory in regards to participation in football?
See above...or brealing a rib playing for Burscough FC in the FA Youth Cup...only consilation was that I slid in with the keeper in a one on one...scored then he followed through with his knees and broke my rib...the pain was horrible...
Social
Have you made friends in the past through football?
Yes loads of friends though football...some of my best friends have been met through it...
Do you consider your team mates as friends?
Yes definately...
Do you socialise outside of football with your team? If yes is it always related to football?
Yes...good mates are from the footy team...we go out on the piss together...etc..
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Bit of both?
Is it important to you that you win when playing football?
Yes...I HATE getting beat...I have always said that as soon as I am unable to play to a decent standard I will hang my boots up...I wont be one of them fat old men still playing at 46 in a veterans league...I wouldnt enjoy that type of football...I like playing attractive football...fast and flowing...etc
What emotions do you feel when you win?
Happy...proud...satisfied...relaxed...
Draw?
Bit of above and below
Lose?
Anxious...sad...frustrated...angry...
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects?
Yes...good laugh...keeps you fit...I like playing football so thats enough...training drills...even the shuttles  ...
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement?
Playing in FA Cup...FA Youth Cup...being selected to play for my county...winning cup finals...winning leagues...winning man of the match awards...winning an Everton soccer camp award for best player...winning player of the year trophies...
Have you ever lost in an important game?
Yes...few cup finals...and important league games...
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel?
Sadness....anger...disappointment...
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world?
Yes...no matter whats going on in your life...for 90 mins you forget everything...Lifestyle choice...I have always played organised football from the age of 8...so it just seems natural to me and is a way of life to me...
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate?
Not really...I love football and would play it even if it didnt make you fit...BUT its a good added bonus...
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life?
Not really...although when it does happen it can impact on your everyday life...(still injured now 5 weeks ater hurting my foot...strained ligaments etc..)
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most?
14-22 was when I played the most football...however I still enjoy it just as much now however it doesnt take up as much of my life as it did back in that age range...
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed?
No cant think of anything...but right now im hating having to watch the lads due to being injured...
Challenge
Skill development through participation?
Yes you can improve as a player the more you play...however this is down to getting used to certain movements...however I beleive everyone can play up to a certain level...once reached I think no matter how much you play you wont improve anymore...
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person?
Yes...I have a good network of friends through my football...also taught me to be disciplined...gave me good networking and communicaiton skills...
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again?
Very very sad...I would not want to think about it...there is a difference between being told you cant play again (through no fault of your own) than deciding yourself its time to call it a day...
Feelings when not selected to play?
Err...cant describe it...anger...feels like a personal attack...disappointment...
Feelings when injured?
 I feel left out when injured...like im not part of the lads...even though I am....frustration....I always try to come back too early as I just want to play again....
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
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Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
best i can do
havnt really played at a high standard
Doesn't really matter about the level you have played in, as long as you played for a team as an ameatur (ie not payed to play)
Ooops....I used to be contracted to Southport FC and then to Burscough FC...was paid...
So you may want to ignore my post 
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
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Originally posted by Carl
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Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
best i can do
havnt really played at a high standard
Doesn't really matter about the level you have played in, as long as you played for a team as an ameatur (ie not payed to play)
Ooops....I used to be contracted to Southport FC and then to Burscough FC...was paid...
So you may want to ignore my post
No its no problems Cheers mate, Thanks as well Jimmy.
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Carl
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anymore people bored on a sunday aft and want to help me out?!
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
Serious help much apprieciated, collecting data for dissertation, need as lengthy relevent answers as possible to these questions; (also if you have any thing you think i have missed out in relation to playing amateur football please add)
Background in regards to football,
Could you please give a brief history of your participation in football? As in your first experiences of playing the game, when you first played for a team, your first competitive match etc.
What is your earliest positive memory in regards to football?
(if a personal memory probe further)
A. watching italia 90 at my grans and seeing gazza cry withlinker pointing to his eye towards the bench.
What is most treasured memory in regards to football? (if not a personal participation memory please give that as well)
A. going to wembley in 1991 and watching sheffield wednesday beat manchester united 1-0
What is your earliest negative memory in regards to football?
A. being dumped by my sunday league side at the age of 10
What is your worst memory in regards to participation in football?
A. breaking my leg
Social
Have you made friends in the past through football?
A. yes, loads. through saturday leagues, sunday leagues and midweek 5 a-side.
Do you consider your team mates as friends?
A. yes defo
Do you socialise outside of football with your team? If yes is it always related to football?
A. yes, saturday league - the pub team we play for put on a spread after every game, everyone stays for about an hour.
sunday league - most of the team go out on friday nights either to the local or down town.
midweek 5 a-side - normally after to the game we go to the pub for a jar.
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Is it important to you that you win when playing football?
A. yes, but its not always about winning, its the taking part and enjoying working as a team.
What emotions do you feel when you win?
A. over the moon, gives you a good feeling inside
Draw?
A. did we deserve to win/lose, how can we do better.
Lose?
A. oh well, fuck it, always next week
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects?
A. training is the key to winning, if you dont like training you have no will to win.
i enjoy training espeically long runs.
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement?
A. winning back to back league titles in under 14's and 15's
Have you ever lost in an important game?
A. a semi final of a cup, worse than losing a final if you ask me.
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel?
A. sad
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world?
A. lifestyle
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate?
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life?
A. you cant, just get on with it and dont back out otherwise you will get hurt.
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most?
A. under 14's and 15's
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed?
A. you either love the game or you dont, whats not to enjoy?
Challenge
Skill development through participation?
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person?
A. yes defo.
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again?
A. Gutted but its not the end of the world.
Feelings when not selected to play?
A. i need to improve and willing to improve.
Feelings when injured?
A. itching to get out there and play.
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Hope this helps!
Background in regards to football,
Could you please give a brief history of your participation in football? As in your first experiences of playing the game, when you first played for a team, your first competitive match etc. - Started playing at junior school when I was about 7. I played 11 a side football for a local youth football club and then went onto play men's football when I was 15. I progressed into County football when I was 18 and made a number of appearences for a few different clubs inc. Littlehampton, Haywards Heath, Arundel etc. I then moved on and play Southern League football in Surrey but the travelling became an issue so I dropped back into County league football with East Preston, Steyning Town and now Wick.
Long term aim is to step back up and play Ryman league football due to the shorter travelling distances than Southern league.
What is your earliest positive memory in regards to football?
(if a personal memory probe further) - Probably scoring my first goal in men's football then going on that season to score more goals than games played.
What is most treasured memory in regards to football? (if not a personal participation memory please give that as well) - Running my own Sunday side for two years and winning promotion and reaching a cup final in our first season. Joint with that was scoring the winning goal in the semi final to reach that final - great moment.
What is your earliest negative memory in regards to football? - Losing 22-0 against our under 11 rivals!
What is your worst memory in regards to participation in football? - Probably during a game against Paulton Rovers. I had a shocker, was dragged off at half time and royally abused verbally by the manager. Not a nice experience for me, and it actually proved to be my last appearence for the club.
Social
Have you made friends in the past through football? - Lots. Mainly through running my own Sunday side although I have a few mates that I keep in touch on the county league circuit.
Do you consider your team mates as friends? - Not really, one is a friend the rest are just friends when I'm at football.
Do you socialise outside of football with your team? If yes is it always related to football? - Yes and no, race nights, drinking etc.
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Is it important to you that you win when playing football? - Always
What emotions do you feel when you win? - Depends on the game, usually happy!
Draw? - Depends on the importance of the point
Lose? - Angry, usually with myself!
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects?
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement? - Probably making my debut for Egham Town
Have you ever lost in an important game? - A fair few when I suffered a relegation from Southern league
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel? - Gutted although it was on the cards
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world? - probably life style choice, although I do look forward to Saturdays
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate? Keeps me fit
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life? Not really although I work for myself and don't need to walk
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most? Probably early adult years 17-19 when I played for my home town team.
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed? - Training and travelling. Never liked training and sat on a coach for hours at a time didn't appeal to me.
Challenge
Skill development through participation?
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person? - Maybe, probably team work skills have improved
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again? - I'd be gutted but the most important thing is to be able to walk etc, if that means giving up football through injury then so be it.
Feelings when not selected to play? - Angry, downhearted even think of giving up.
Feelings when injured? - Frustrated really, feel like playing when injured!
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Just realised I was paid although not currently so most of that is relevant!
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Background in regards to football,
I started playing at the age of 7 for a team that a friends dad started up for all his sons mates. Instead of kicking around in the street, we were training and playing Sunday games… I have played all my life and am now 21 still playing Sundays.. but purely for enjoyment now.
My first goal against our league rivals and I scored two in that game.
being picked for trials at various clubs… never making it really apart from a few that were too far to travel regularly. And scoring 6 in one game.
must have been under 7s playing in ice cold winds and hail and crying cos I was so cold.
playing in goal and conceding six in the first half! :
Social
yes football has provided with many of my closest friends.
every team member is my freind
I always socialise with my football team mates. And we all bring girlfriends etc too.
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Yes very important I wudnt play if I was happy with loosing
What emotions do you feel when you win? Proud, and a good team sprit, strong bond with team mates.
Draw? Depends on how we have played etc. but usually content and pleased, but disappointed.
Lose? Gutted it really effects my whole day
Do you enjoy training? If no, why not, if yes is there any particular aspects? I do enjoy training no particular aspect, just the going out seeing friends and knowing we are improving.
Give examples of times where you have felt a sense of achievement? Being offered trials at various clubs, receiving man of the match awards… every time some one says you had a great game etc.
Have you ever lost in an important game? Yes this season we played a semi final of our league cup, and I made a mistake at defence where i play from which they scored… we lost by one goal and I felt like the whole game was my fault.
If yes what kind of emotions did you feel? I felt stupididity for the silly mistake and anger. I also felt a bit insecure as I dint want the team to blame me… but being such a strong team that made me feel fine about it.
Escapism
Lifestyle choice or escapism from the real world? A bit of both I think… I love the lifestyle but its also nice to get physical and something different
Physical health
Health benefits play a part in choosing to participate? Obviously any exercise is a health benefit… its not why I play though.
Do you worry about injury having an impact on your everyday life? Nope.
Enjoyment
At what level/age of football did you find you enjoyed participating in most? Erm I playing Sunday football now which is most enjoyable… I used to play quite high standard of Saturday football but found it hard to bond with the team like I have my new team.
Is there any part of participating in football that you do not enjoy or any part in the past that you have not enjoyed? Paying! I hate having to pay £5 a week plus sign on fees… to play something I love when pro’s get thousands a week, and show no passion for the game.
Challenge
Skill development through participation? definately not just physical football skills but, communication and social skils too.
Do you feel your participation has helped you develop as a person? definately
How would you feel if you were told you would not be able to play football again? Gutted.
Feelings when not selected to play? Disappointed but I believe in playing the best team to win. Although its rare im not selected usually.
Feelings when injured? Touch wood not really been injured in quite a while. But id say sad that im missing out, and excitement at getting back into the game.
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
Location: Jimmy Bennett's la la land.
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Cheers for everyones help done that bit now, currently trying to do the results, got 2,500 left to do for Friday and i've been at uni since 11 this morning, ace. 
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