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My Secret Team

Part 1
Before the billionaire bought the football teams, the boy had some problems with his family.
He supported Boxton Rovers and they supported Boxton Town. What problems did he have?
Underline the correct word:

e.g. He could/couldn’t cheer when Boxton Rovers scored.

a) He could/couldn’t celebrate with his family when Boxton Rovers won.

b) He could/couldn’t go to the bathroom.

c) He could/couldn’t be sad when Boxton Rovers lost.

d) He could/couldn’t have posters of Boxton Rovers on his bedroom wall when he was alone.

e) He could/couldn’t ask for a Boxton Rovers football shirt for his birthday.

f) He could/couldn’t wear his Boxton Rovers football shorts.

g) He could/couldn’t enjoy football matches with his family.

Part 2
Can you find 9 words from the story in this word search?

l m t c l u b s g

l a s r e v o r i

s e c r e t x p f

n t y u n i t e d

a h c t a m o a e

f o o t o w n c r

Part 3
Now talk to your friend about football and families. Do you have a secret, too?

a) Which team(s) does your family support?

b) Which football team do you support?

c) Do you usually watch football matches with your family?

d) Do you have any team posters on your bedroom wall?

e) Do you have any football clothes?

f) Who’s your favourite football player?

g) Do you play football? Do you play in a team? When do you play? Where do you play?

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