In football terms Scotland are nowhere near Europe's elite. In terms
of lung cancer, drugs, heart disease and alcohol, we are by far and
away European Champions. Why do the Dutch (with the most liberal laws
on drugs in the world) start to teach children as young as five how to
play the game?

Improved coaching and facilities would be a bonus, but we must address
young people's attitude in Scotland towards drugs and alcohol.
Teaching how to play with smaller balls on smaller pitches may improve
skills but not necessarily attitudes.

David A Balfour,
Aberdeen