I/we avoid Tesco, McDonalds and Lloyds Bank on the basis of cost, health and sanity! I did once buy a bottle of water from a McDonalds in Canberra in order to get some change for the local train - I asked for a receipt to show to friends and colleagues just for fun.
I assume by tactical nous Steve is using a euphemism for cheating!!
Regarding fitness if all you have to do is train and play soccer then of course you should be supremely fit - or extremely bored - or both.
The skill bit I accept.