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My secret team

 

Rovers or United? Which football team does the boy support - in secret?

 

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"Can you keep a secret? I had to for a long, long time. My family were all Boxton Town fans, but I supported a different team -- Boxton Rovers."

"It was very hard being different. I had to be very good at pretending when both teams played each other."

"I couldn't cheer when my team scored. I had to go to the bathroom and celebrate there."

"I couldn't be sad when the other team scored."

"I could only have my team's posters on my bedroom wall when I was alone."

"If someone came to my room, I had to be quick to change how it looked."

"I had to have a secret wardrobe too. I hid my favourite team's clothes behind the other team's."

"Birthdays were terrible too. I always got football gifts for the wrong team. But then my life changed."

"A billionaire bought both clubs in my town and made one big team -- Boxton United."

"Now I can relax and enjoy all the matches with my family. I go to the bathroom a lot less now too."

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Tell us about your favourite football team! (If you don't like football you can tell us about your team that plays another sport!)

  • What's the name of your team?
  • Where's the team from?
  • What colours do they wear?
  • Who's the best player at the moment?
  • Do you think they are going to win any cups this season?
  • Is there a special name for the fans of your team?
  • Is your team one of the best in your country?
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FrozenCheese5's picture
Submitted by FrozenCheese5 on 20 November, 2012 - 14:56. Vietnam Kids

I like this story.

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Submitted by MissFire5000 on 11 November, 2012 - 08:39. Romania Kids

i like this video!...it's funny!!!!  lol lol lol!

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Submitted by WhiteLily20 on 8 November, 2012 - 13:36. Hong Kong Kids

hi i just loved this stories and i am just new here .hi my name is whitelily20
 

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Submitted by StylishSapphire700 on 6 November, 2012 - 14:55. Vietnam Kids

I love Real Madrid because they have Iker Casilas my favorite goalkeeper

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Submitted by PrincessSpecialHarp on 28 October, 2012 - 21:12. Romania Kids

I'm happy for this boy because he can enjoy the football matches with his family! :)

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Submitted by DukeVelociraptorRock on 19 October, 2012 - 20:43. Brazil Kids

 i like

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Submitted by RareGem100 on 10 October, 2012 - 14:36. China Kids

i like computer game

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Submitted by DrivingHarpPter... on 22 September, 2012 - 10:21. Indonesia Kids

 i like this story but it was a little bit strange right?
 

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Submitted by WhiteWhiteTable... on 20 September, 2012 - 12:32. Indonesia Kids

My name is qeisha
My favorite team is barcelona. It is from SPAIN. They wear red and blue T-shirt. The best player is leonel messi. I think the team is going to win the cup this year.
 
 

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Submitted by DukeRainRaven on 10 September, 2012 - 19:09. Vietnam Kids

hello everyone. how are you guys doing? I just want to share some iformation about me.
my favourite team is Manchester United which comes from English and one of the best team in its country. Football Player almost wear red outfit. In my opinion, the best player ever would be Eric Cantona, french guy. Man Utd will eventually win any cups this season, i fervently hope that. In fact, i really don't know what special name of the fans of my team, It would be man Guy, i easily Guess that.. Ok. i've done.
PS: i really want you guys help me fix it out if i have any trouble with my comment. Thanks