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RECOMMEND XMAS GIFT FOR 3 FOOTIE-MAD NEPHEWS AGE 3-14 ?

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milkmonster · 26/11/2009 15:45

I know nothing at all about football, yet my three nephews (brothers aged 3,10 and 14) are all obsessed with it, so I'm wondering if any dads can recommend a suitable combined single gift for them this Christmas which could be difficult finding something to suit such varying ages!

The eldest plays in local leagues and is a coach, hoping to go on to do professional coaching at uni.

The middle one's not that obsessed, but tends to follow what his older brother does, he actually prefers fishing with his dad!

The youngest, well, he's young!

They all supoort Arsenal and have been to a few matches and football related events with their Nan mostly as their parents are too busy at work.

They've got all the usual modern knick-knacks, nintendos, etc and arsenal strips, so it's hard not duplicating what they already have.

Otherwise I thought of buying a family 'season ticket' (not for football unfortunately, apparently they cost hundreds!) but for a local adventure playground which has a jungle run - rope swings, high-rise bridges, ewtc etc. Does that sound ok bearing in mind the 3 year old?

My children's dad sadly isn't around anymore to advise, so I'm short on male knowledge about football.

I'd would be really, really grateful for your views

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longagegap · 26/11/2009 22:12

Hi i know some football clubs let you buy a bit of the pitch , if you could see if the team does , it is a different kind of gift , hope someone helps you out

Lilyloo · 26/11/2009 22:33

I think the season ticket thing sounds fab , if i had 3 boys i would love that.
My ds loves football too but it's hard not to double up on gifts they already have.
He wants the new footy kit and a footy game for the wii , new (another) football , etc etc (imagine they already have all this)
You can get tours of the stadium which may be an idea for them ??
Or subscription to junior membership of their club ?

DadInsteadofMum · 02/12/2009 13:41

Sorry bit late to this

Arsenal do tours of the Emirates

If they have a console then there is buzz - this version here my three (5 - 11) all enjoy playing together.

BelfastBloke · 09/12/2009 18:33

This is what you need.

Have their names gold-engraved into a paving stone outside Arsenal stadium.

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