During those three years in the retail trade, he didn't even play football.

He has played football, been on school outings, had a day of lessons on the beach and tried his hand at archery.

Although playing football can help to prevent cardiovascular disease, taking part in competitive sports can act as a trigger for sudden cardiac death.

I play football and met a man at an away match 18 months ago.

I was left with an ill-advised impulse purchase that was absolutely fine - as long as you didn't try to play football on it.