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For young autistic footballers like Roddy the game can help break down barriers.

For young autistic footballers playing the game can help break down barriers.
13-year-old Roddy just loves football and while he continues to dream big he is also ever aware that being autistic means that he approaches life through a slightly different lens. Having struggled within a mainstream environment where sometimes teachers, 鈥 just didn鈥檛 get him鈥 Roddy has found a home with Team United. Now he, along with hundreds of other children that regularly compete in league and cup competitions, has a renewed belief in who he is.
A story about a young man finding confidence, friendship and happiness through the power of football.

Director: Hannah Currie
Producer: Michael Dart

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Eriskay Football Club: the beautiful game with views to match

Eriskay Football Club: the beautiful game with views to match

It鈥檚 wild, it鈥檚 remote and the pitch is sloped & bumpy.