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Message: [QUOTE="Coxy, post: 2472577, member: 1764"] [b]Re: Ben Barba stood down[/b] And the ones that are earmarked to make it (usually by the age of 12!) are wrapped in cotton wool and coddled through late adolescence into adulthood without any of the responsibility a normal 18 year old walks into after school. It's a very privileged life, and does leave them illprepared for real life problems. A footballer having an issue with drinking, drugs and gambling? "It's ok mate, don't worry, we'll look after you". Average kid having an issue with drinking, drugs and gambling? Lose mates. Lose job. Lose respect of family... Of course they're not "role models", other than for other young footballers wanting to follow their footsteps. However, they're equally not "stars" or deserving of sympathy when they **** up. Such a privileged upbringing they should suck it up. [/QUOTE]

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