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Grassroots football in the UK is the bedrock of the nation’s sporting culture. It’s where future football stars hone their skills, and where communities come together. But behind every match and every training session is a dedicated army of volunteers—coaches, managers, committee members, and parents—who offer their time and expertise to ensure the smooth running […]
A former football manager who punched a young linesman during a match has avoided jail time. Robert Williams-Jones, the former manager of Amlwch Town FC, struck the teenager during a match in which his team suffered an 8-0 defeat against Penrhyndeudraeth FC in North Wales. The incident occurred just 15 minutes into the game, when […]
In the world of grassroots football, where the focus is as much on fun as it is on the game, there’s always one parent who stands out from the crowd—The Parent Who Knows Everything. You know the one. They’re at every training session, every match, and they always have an opinion, whether it’s wanted or […]
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Introduction: Grassroots football is the heartbeat of the sport in the UK. It’s where future stars are born, and where local communities come together in the spirit of the game. But there’s a growing concern that sideline behavior—whether from parents, coaches, or spectators—is undermining the experience for young players, coaches, and referees alike. We can’t […]
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When it comes to grassroots football, the question of when it’s too cold to play is a tricky one. The FA do not issue any Recommendations or Guidance regarding a specific temperature. While the cold can certainly be uncomfortable, football is a game that’s often played in all weather conditions, and there’s no strict temperature […]
The start of a new year always brings with it a sense of anticipation and possibility. For grassroots football, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year. While the challenges faced by the game at the local level are well-documented, the future holds a wealth of opportunities to elevate and energize football from the ground up. […]
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Former Sunderland Academy Player Charged with Murder Following Death of Non-League Footballer James Hitchcock, a non-league footballer and goalkeeper for Barton Town FC, has tragically died after an alleged assault during a night out in York last weekend. A man from the North East has been charged with his murder. Hitchcock, a married father of […]
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Grassroots football in the UK continues to play a critical role in promoting physical activity, community engagement, and social cohesion. As we approach the close of 2024, it is worth evaluating how the year has unfolded for grassroots football, taking into account key factors such as participation rates, health benefits, socio-economic impacts, and contributions to […]
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FA update on the future of youth football in England: Over the past two years, we have been working with our stakeholders in the grassroots game to explore new and exciting opportunities that will further improve the football offer for young players across the country from the 2026/27 season onwards. Our comprehensive consultation process […]
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A reminder to all of the rules regarding photography and filming at youth football matches. Parents, children and football clubs generally look forward to celebrating and/or publicising footballing successes by photographing children at matches and events. Documenting a child’s involvement and progress through the season both by film and photos is widely accepted as contributing […]
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