by GRF Admin | Aug 14, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
People often ask me what it was like scouting Jude Bellingham. The truth is, hundreds of professional scouts can say they watched Jude. That’s not what matters. What matters is what you saw. The first time I watched Jude, he was playing for Birmingham...
by GRF Admin | Aug 13, 2026 | headline news, News
After months of discussion, debate and some strong opinions, the FA’s Future Fit changes are becoming reality. As the 2026/27 season gets underway, the question is no longer whether grassroots football likes the changes — but how they will work in practice. When...
by GRF Admin | Aug 11, 2026 | Funding, headline news, Latest News, News
Aldi Sports Fund Supporting grassroots sport across Great Britain Grassroots sports clubs play a vital role in communities across Great Britain. They bring people together, encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active, and help build confidence,...
by GRF Admin | Aug 5, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
Grassroots youth football in England is changing for the 2026/27 season, with new playing formats and age-appropriate rules being introduced across the game. The changes form part of the Football Association’s FutureFit programme and are designed to give young players...
by GRF Admin | Aug 3, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
The Football Association has announced tougher punishments for discriminatory misconduct ahead of the 2026/27 season, with individual participants now facing a standard suspension of at least 10 matches when an aggravated breach is proven. The updated sanction...
by GRF Admin | Aug 3, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
For once, one of football’s biggest headlines could have a direct impact on the grassroots game. Following an investigation into historic breaches of FA regulations relating to football agents, intermediaries and third-party investment, Chelsea FC have been...
