SIR – The Health Practitioner Agency has warned that the habit of some football players of spitting could lead to infection being passed on.
The issue has been brought to light by some Blackburn and Bolton players showing signs of swine flu.
Spitting is filthy and a bad habit for which there is no excuse. There is no need for it and youngsters witnessing their heroes tend to copy.
Is it possible that the football authorities will at last take action?
PHIL PEGLAR
Worcester
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