“And now I’m the washerwoman of several football teams”

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Wendy (40): “It was just a trap. My new boyfriend and my daughter went to football together, and he also became the coach of the girls’ pupil team. For me as a mother it would only come down to doing the laundry ‘once in a while’ and running a bar shift once in a while.

We are now two years later and somewhere along the way that single wash has changed into ‘Mama is the washerwoman of both Girls Under 10 and Men’s Sunday 2’. Every weekend I throw 24 blue and white shirts into the water in exchange for a book voucher once a year. Those fine grass stains, of course, hardly go out.

“Every weekend I throw – in exchange for a book voucher once a year – 24 blue and white shirts in the water”

I also spend hours baking sandwiches and croquettes behind the bar. Because: “You’re already at the club to watch us, Mom.” Sometimes I think: I was just set up. On the other hand, it is very endearing that my boyfriend has such a nice relationship with his stepdaughter because of it.”

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A little naive

Tessa (28): “Referees are scarce and therefore highly sought after. I didn’t know that when Milan proposed to do ‘something’ in football again. With two weak ankles, active playing was no longer an option, but whistling a match for our son was possible. Good for his condition too.

Apart from running once during the week, I thought it would only be about an hour on the weekend. We would have enough quality time for our family. How naive. I now know that there is a chronic shortage of referees and that Milan not only whistles our son’s game, but also half the youth department with ease. So on Saturdays I sleep late, do my shopping and have lunch with friends in the city. Also cozy.”

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