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Sideline bad behaviour to give our kids a sporting chance

I'm not quite sure where my bairns get their sporting genes from, but they have them in spades. 

Both are pretty naturally gifted sportsmen – nothing makes me prouder than standing on the sidelines cheering them on.

I've done it in blizzards, gales, scorching sunshine (this one very rarely) and always tried to show encouragement to them and their team-mates.