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He's been training Meerkats for a year.\u003cbr\u003eAnd he has high hopes for them.\u003cbr\u003eThey still can't attack, defend or pass.\u003cbr\u003eBut they are \u003ci\u003egreat at causing trouble \u003c\/i\u003ein all sorts of different ways.\u003cbr\u003eThe football season is here, and the first big match is nearing close.\u003cbr\u003eCan Coach Mark inspire the Meerkats to glory?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHA HA HA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood one.\u003cbr\u003eNo, just no.\u003cbr\u003eDon't be so silly.\u003cbr\u003eBut Coach Mark hopes they might score a goal - someday. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE BOOK: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Worst Football Team\u003c\/b\u003e is aimed at children aged 5-8. It is a hilarious story of being part of a team, fun, poop, football, and spiders. 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