Draft:Footy Addicts
Submission declined on 24 April 2024 by -noah- (talk).
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| Submission declined on 27 March 2024 by BuySomeApples (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. Declined by BuySomeApples 2 months ago. | |
| Submission declined on 9 December 2023 by InterstellarGamer12321 (talk). This submission is not adequately supported by reliable sources. Reliable sources are required so that information can be verified. If you need help with referencing, please see Referencing for beginners and Citing sources. Declined by InterstellarGamer12321 5 months ago. | |
Comment: After doing a few Google searches it seems fairly clear that this app is not notable. Noah 💬 02:39, 24 April 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: It's pretty obvious that this has been written by an editor with a WP:COI, but this has not been declared and the article should not be accepted until it has been.It is also still far too promotional in tone. Number 57 16:25, 6 February 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: The History and Technology sections are currently completely unreferenced, and inline citations to reliable sources should be added, and unverifiable information should be removed. InterstellarGamer12321 (talk | contribs) 19:07, 9 December 2023 (UTC)
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| Industry | Recreational Football |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Konstantinos Gkortsilas
Jonathan Suárez Danny Taeidy |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Website | https://footyaddicts.com |
Footy Addicts is a football-based social networking platform and community that connects casual football players with local small sided games across the United Kingdom.[1]
Community Impact[edit]
Footy Addicts is affiliated with the local governing bodies such as the London Football Association[2], Birmingham Football Association[3] and Manchester Football Association[4]
History[edit]
Initiated in 2009 by Konstantinos Gkortsilas in London, Footy Addicts was formally established in April 2013. The concept was to enable anyone to sign up and participate in football games throughout the city. In 2013, Jonathan Suárez and Danny Taeidy joined Footy Addicts as co-founders.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Quick, Harry (2023-11-30). "The five-a-side app that's helping people find pick-up football games in Manchester and all over the UK". The Manc. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Association, The Football. "Footy Addicts". www.londonfa.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Association, The Football. "Footy Addicts". www.birminghamfa.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ Association, The Football. "Flexi-Football". www.manchesterfa.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ^ admin (2022-03-29). "FOOTY ADDICTS: A FOOTBALL REVOLUTION". The Grassroots Post. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
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