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“The statistics John Wesson has compiled in The Science of Soccer show that Premiership football players are vastly more likely to have been born in the first half of the school year. These were the biggest boys in the class and were thus selected for the school team. How fair is that?”

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Daniel Finkelstein

Daniel Finkelstein is a British politician recognized for his involvement with the Conservative Party. Born on August 30, 1962, he has held various roles within the party and has been active in several political campaigns. more

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