Maths did not help FC Midtjylland in
their Champions league qualifier last night,losing 1-2 to Apoel
Nicosia, but there is more to life than winning and Harry Redknapp,
looking for something to fill his day is featured in a BT Sport Film
which follows the lives of participants of the Homeless FA's Team
England and it also highlights the work of The Supporters' Club, BT
Sports' Charity.
The film premieres on Sunday 2nd August
before the FA Community Shield match and maybe found online at
http://www.thesupportersclub.org.
James Buckley, head coach of the team,
lost his adoptive mother to cancer as a teenager, slept rough but has
transformed his life through football. The Head of Homeless FA,
Gareth Parker, says he is a “shining example”.
Fara Williams was homeless for seven
years and this summer scored the goal that clinched England Women's
third place in the World Cup.
The Homeless FA squad contains 40
players selected from clubs that have centres including:-
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton, Bristol
City, Derby County, Everton, Fulham, Manchester City, Norwich,
Southampton and Sunderland.
Of course there is much football to be
learned but a main point for these young people is to improve
communication, social skills and confidence through team work.
Harry Redknapp has taken a practical
interest in their progress and the team will be given the opportunity
to take part in tournaments such as the Homeless World Cup in
Amsterdam later this year.
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