True. He was left out because he did not have the necessary stature and therefore he must have been small
False. If he regarded it as a chore it was not very enjoyable.
False. The nasty connotations of Tam's nickname and the way the younger boys reacted to him both suggest he was unpopular. Perhaps you also noticed the way the football was described as stupid for not letting itself be caught!
False. The clues suggested money was short did not always have socks and was very worried about going home bootless.
False. The clues make you feel sympathetic towards the boy and what he had to go through.