MAN v FAT Football – an FA-endorsed football league exclusively for overweight and obese men is now running at Falmer Sports Complex, University of Sussex, local leagues at Bexhill and Eastbourne have seen participants lose in excess of 2000lbs – the weight of 2 grand pianos
Players from the East Sussex area are preparing to embark on a new type of football league – MAN v FAT Football – when players join they are overweight or obese. They weigh in before their six-a-side game and the team’s weight loss creates bonus goals that are added to the pitch goals. Participants at neighboring leagues in Bexhell and Eastbourne have lost over 2000lbs, the weight of 2 grand pianos !
David Hadgkiss, who plays in the Eastbourne league, says “I’m more social. Play football three times a week. Joined the local ParkRun and have signed up for my first 10km run in May.”
“Do it. Don’t sit at home wondering if you can do it. Join up and see what you can achieve with like-minded men and superb support.”
Andrew Shanahan, Managing Director of www.manvfatfootball.org said, “We’re so proud of what has been achieved locally. To have lost that much weight requires real dedication and we’re proud to have been part of the journey. We have over 70 leagues across the country now and we are on a mission to support any man who isn’t happy with the state of his health. If readers want to get involved they can check out www.manvfatfootball.org for more information – what have they got to lose?”
League Manager Ben Gallon Said “ We are excited to be bringing another MAN v FAT Football League to the area. After seeing continued success in our other local leagues we are looking forward to supporting more locals to achieve their goals and improve their health and wellbeing. Anyone interested should visit www.manvfatfootball.org”
The next season of MAN v FAT Football kicks off on Friday 19th October and there are a limited number of places open on the league. It runs at Falmer Sports Complex every Friday, 9-10pm. To sign up costs £9.99 to register and games cost just £6 per week. We are also pleased to offer FREE places to local residents thanks to One You East Sussex.
Even if you haven’t kicked a ball in years but you think you’d like to get healthier and get your football boots on again then take a look at the site and join in. The only thing you have to lose is weight.
Players can join up at www.manvfat.com/football and they can get more information by calling 0845 163 0042 or emailing football@manvfat.com
