- "I think that most of the time they do make good role models, but theproblem is when people copy the bad behaviour they display." - Hamish,16, Cornwall
- "No, I do not think footballers are good role models." - Gary, 11,Lancashire
- "I think footballers make good role models. David Beckham is one ofthe best footballers of all time and most young people look up to himincluding myself. He's a good example for young people." - Idris, 16,London
- "Just because they are good at football it doesn't make them good rolemodels generally." - Emily, 16, Derbyshire
- "No, because they swear at the referees and some smoke and takedrugs." - Hamza, 11, Westcliff-on-Sea
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