Allardyce on Thatcher

"Since Margaret Thatcher stopped teachers being paid extra money for coaching sports after school, all sporting activities have diminished on a competitive basis.

"Kids are now more obese and unfit than ever. All the prime young athletes we were ready to develop just aren't there, so we get a lesser quality of player.

Read the full article at Craven Cottage Newsround.

Craven Cottage Newsround @ Jul 11, 2011 8:30 AM EDT | Blog Profile