Football does not stop at forty.
Playing a little, watching a lot and keeping the money side sensible. Short, practical notes.
Starting Five-a-Side at Forty
Small-sided football is the easiest way back into the game. The pitch is smaller, the squad is smaller and nobody expects ninety minutes.
PlayWalking Football Explained
A version of the game in which running is not allowed. It was designed for older players and has become a sport in its own right.
PlayWarming Up Properly When You Are Not Twenty
A few minutes of preparation is the cheapest protection against the pulled muscle that ends a season. The principle is simple: raise, move, then play.
WatchHow to Read a League Table
Points, goal difference and the lines that mark promotion and relegation. Once you can read the table, every weekend's results mean more.
WatchFantasy Football Basics for People Who Never Tried It
You pick a squad of real players and score points from what they do in real matches. It is the simplest way to care about fixtures that do not involve your team.
MoneyHow Payouts Work, From Prize Leagues to Gaming Sites
Putting money in is instant. Getting it out involves checks, conditions and bank timetables. Knowing the steps in advance avoids most frustration.
MoneyReading an Operator Information Page: What a Useful One Contains
Before using any paid gaming or prize service, people look it up. The pages they find vary a great deal in quality. Here is what the useful ones have in common.