True. And to think that apprentices used to have to be part of the ground staff and clean the players' boots. The modern young player has it very easy in comparison.
Having said that, it may hinder the club's ability to attract young hopefuls if they know they have to do these extra duties...
First they came for Piglets Pantry,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Piglets Pantler.
Then they came for Gully's Girl
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Gully's Girl.
Then they came for the ball boys,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a ball boy.
Then they came for me...