The former professional player shares his views on The New Five A-Side
Brian Deane, the fans’ favourite
and first ever goal scorer in the English Premier League has had a long and
successful footballing career, retiring from the professional game back in
2006. These days Brian’s passion for the game is as strong as ever with his
time being devoted not only to his International Academy for Football and
Education (IAFE), but also to such great initiatives as ‘Kick Racism Out Of
Football’ and The Princes Trust.
Brian became interested in TN5
during its developmental stages and has been supportive of The New Five A-Side
and its aims ever since. ‘I think TN5 is a fantastic new approach to the game
of 5 a-side and I can really see it being used by players of all different ages
and abilities. It’s an opportunity for people who enjoy a kickabout with their
mates to inject a more competitive element into their game, without it being so
competitive that it alienates players who feel their skills aren’t quite up to
scratch’.
TN5 is the perfect way to keep
active and keep sociable whilst fitting around players’ busy lives. Due to its
flexible nature there is no need for people to feel like they are letting the
side down if they can’t play each and every week. The New Five A-Side works
with as few as 9 players, so with up to 20 people allowed in a pool, there
should always be someone who can fill in in someone’s absence. This flexibility
appeals to Brian who adds, ‘Life is hectic and not everyone has the time to
commit to a traditional league, so I think the flexibility of TN5 will work well
for those with families or busy work schedules’.
You can read about Brian’s work
with The International Academy for Football and Education at www.footballandeducation.com and
you can follow him on Twitter @deanobri1968.
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