I’m an extreme example of the Gasroom demographic of course which is probably why I find it hard to adjust to something @eric_plant would describe as the natural evolution of language.
I’m referring to the use of ‘partake’ instead of ‘participate’ which has crept in over recent decades. It’s obvious of course how ‘partake’ as in ‘partaking of food and drink’ - the original meaning - would lead people to think that it meant taking part. And partake is easier to spell than participate.
For anyone who does want to get involved in the Adams Park tournament but at a slower pace, the Foundation are also running a walking football tournament on Sunday the 7th June. Best contact at the club is luke.godfrey@wwfc.com for those who are keen: