Don’t X The Line

I am proudly writing this blog to tell you about a campaign called

Don’t X the Line

Don’t X the Line Founder Mal Lee decided to make a real difference to all junior footballers like me by setting up his own campaign of RESPECT

Here are some of Mal’s words:

I was involved in grassroots football for well over 20 years; throughout those years I have witnessed first hand aggression, verbal abuse, racist comments, bullying, and now the smoking of illegal drugs on the touchlines of some Junior Leagues. Not just on Merseyside, but leagues throughout the Country.

I have witnessed children crying because their parents are involved in fighting with the opponent parents, referees abandoning games and walking away from them, never to return to the game because of threats and abusive comments directed at them.

Committee members have stepped down due to aggressive parents, and sometimes managers. Campaigns like Don’t X The Line must be continued to be supported by the decent people who support the sport for all the right reasons.

Together we must protect our children and referees, and bring the sportsmanship and fair play back into grassroots football.

Today I was suprisingly asked by Mal Lee to become an Ambassador for the campaign and work alongside my Liverpool FC hero Jamie Carragher.

It is a huge honor to have the chance to help Don’t X the line and make a difference as well as meeting Mr Liverpool himself. Thanks Mal

When I first started this footy1o blog I never thought it would help me to do something this important. I am very proud. I will keep writing about everything I do with Don’t X the Line on my blog and hopefully help spread the word.

Thanks Footy10

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