Comments on: 5-a-Side vs 11-a-Side Football – Which Do You Play?

By: Frank Cole

Frank Cole — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:05:39 +0000

Hi,

I have played 11-a-side all my live at decent levels, Charlton and Gillingham until I the early 20’s then non league teams like Welling Harlow, Bromley. I am only 30, 31 this year but this season I may look to play 5-a-side purely for the fact Saturday afternoon football is taking up to much time, especially when playing away, as i now have children and work Monday to Friday. So like spending time with them at the w/end. The advantage of the 5-a-side leagues means I can choose times when I can play and only have to travel 10mins from my house.

By: 5 A Side on the Rise, 11 a Side on the Decline - Electronic Arts UK Community

5 A Side on the Rise, 11 a Side on the Decline - Electronic Arts UK Community — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:55:30 +0000

[...] whereas the 11-a-side game appears a more a long-winded process and less simple to organise. 5-a-Side vs 11-a-Side Football – Which Do You Play? – Just Football From the SSN report, more and more people are going for 5 a side rather than 11, simply because [...]

By: Jag

Jag — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:56:33 +0000

I prefer to play 11-a-side but its just so much harder to organise and play that 5-a-side always seems a more valid option. Also the fact that 5’s are usually less competitive which is good when you just want a kickaround.

Also there are less 11-a-side pitches available, and the ones that are available are either used already or some person has taken their dog for a walk over it resulting in an “intoxicated” pitch :S

By: Just Football

Just Football — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:01:32 +0000

Any reason for that Rob? Are you a member of an 11-a-side team? Or do you just play for fun?

Jonathan

By: Rob Marrs

Rob Marrs — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:02:33 +0000

Both – 5s more often than 11s, sadly.

RCM

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