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Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions relating to playing in, managing and running a football (soccer) club. I am up to date with laws of the game (adult 11-a-side) and pay attention to the news in major european leagues. I may not be able to answer questions relating to junior football laws and do not have contacts at professional clubs.
Experience in the area
I have played both 11-a-side and 5-a-side football at regional level for 15 years and at youth level prior to this for as long as i can remember. I have experience of managing adult teams both at intermediate and amateur level, and as son of a club Chairman i am familiar with running and progressing a club.
Education/Credentials
None relating directly to football, will be taking FA Coaching badges over next few years.
Awards and Honors
2007 Regional 6-a-side league winners.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda | 06/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. Good answer |
| bud | 11/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great, thanks |
| bud | 09/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jake | 07/13/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | evidently, my football issue can not be ..... |
| Caroline | 03/22/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Andy put in a lot of time ..... |
Recent Answers from Andy Black
2011-10-19 dangerous play:
Hello Alan, this is an interesting question.. There is no official 'head down' law with regards to dangerous play. The law on dangerous play deems a foul to be committed, if a player acts in a way
2011-10-17 Forward:
Hello Luca, hope you are well. I am confused, how would you like me to help you ? To answer your questions, i started to play when i was 5 or 6 years old i guess, my father played too and in the
2011-05-31 Goalie/Forward:
Hello Miranda, you're correct when you say the skills needed for each position are different, but theres no reason why someone couldn't have both and play in both positions. In thoery if you are a good
2010-11-12 Playing:
Hello Bud, Firstly i think you are starting in the right way learning the basic skills. The ones I'd work on, are control, passing and shooting. All of these require good technique and therefore practice
2010-09-18 Footwear:
Hello Bud, sorry for the delay in replying. I think you should start off wearing your running shoes and see how you get on, I'm sure the other guys will be in exactly the same position as you. Maybe
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