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Youth footballers abandon team talk to chase steam train in Swanage
Overview
An under-9s football team from Blandford United Royals unexpectedly left their post-match team talk to chase a passing steam train on the Swanage Railway, with a video of the incident gaining millions of views online.
Key points
- Blandford United Royals' under-9s abandoned their post-match team talk after an away match in Swanage when a steam locomotive passed by.
- Head coach Adam Day praised the moment, stating it was great to see the children simply enjoying being kids without the pressures of youth football.
- A video capturing the excited players chasing the train received millions of views and positive reactions on social media.