Definition of «play the kids»
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| First seen | 2026 |
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"Play the kids" is a sports-derived colloquialism, particularly common in football (soccer) fandom, referring to the strategy of giving playing time to young, inexperienced academy players instead of established veterans. It often implies a transition period for a team or a desire to build for the future rather than focusing on immediate results with expensive signings. The phrase is used by fans to express a preference for homegrown talent and organic growth over corporate transfer market activity. It carries a tone of grassroots loyalty and sometimes frustration with a club's management.
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> Don't sign anybody and play the kids, that was the plan.
> The fans are tired of seeing these aging stars fail; it's time to just play the kids.
> If we aren't going to make the playoffs, we might as well play the kids and see what they can do.
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