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As I listened to paper after paper I also found myself worrying about the long-term effects of a non-playing generations: Can it be overcome?

Marc Bekoff: The Child's Right to Play: Let Children Be Animals Marc Bekoff 2011

Having played in eight Ryder Cups during his career, winning three, Seve then captained Europe in a non-playing role to an epic Ryder Cup victory against the United States in 1997.

Seve Ballesteros: European golf's greatest hero is gone 2011

The main event is tantalising, particularly for Dunne, who was a non-playing squad member at the 2002 World Cup, Ireland's last appearance at a major finals.

Republic of Ireland dismiss talk of arrivistes before Euro 2012 party 2011

My friend Matthew insists that in recent years, England have always played better when down to 10 men, which would free up the 11th position for a non-playing captain.

Cowell can find man to captain England – if Anfield cat lacks X Factor | Marina Hyde 2012

But it was when the conversation turned to Bridge, the best-paid non-playing footballer in the league, that Mancini was at his most outspoken.

Milan must pay the price for Carlos Tevez, says Roberto Mancini 2011

Twenty-nine non-playing staff were laid off in late May, with the administrator warning that he would have to start selling players and begin the process of liquidation at 3pm on 1 June unless a deal for Selhurst Park could be struck with the prospective new owner CPFC 2010.

I'm a former Crystal Palace owner ? get me out of here 2010

Clubs will not be able to owe each other money, nor will they be allowed to compete in Europe if they have not paid either their players or non-playing staff.

Frugality Is European Goal Jonathan Clegg 2010

Sam Allardyce wants to sign non-playing goal ace Benjani on a short-term deal just in case it's still 2007.

Football transfer rumours: Charles N'Zogbia to Birmingham? 2010

Disgorged via a Virgin jet, the players descended into a sallow and humid early morning at Heathrow in a sheepish crocodile, led in stately, unsmiling fashion by their non-playing ambassadorial presence, David Beckham.

World Cup 2010: England skulk home to be greeted with indifference Barney Ronay at Heathrow 2010

•The Hall of Gratitude — This would be reserved for figures who left their most-indelible marks in non-playing capacities.

Five ways to bring the Hall of Fame into the 21st century 2007