by GRF Admin | Feb 26, 2025 | headline news, Latest News, News
This week, local grassroots clubs received an email from Portsmouth Academy raising concerns about someone falsely claiming to represent the club. The individual, who is said to be in his 60s, wearing a Portsmouth FC kit, and carrying a staff ID card, has approached...
by GRF Admin | Feb 21, 2025 | headline news, Latest News, News
New steps to improve grassroots youth football in England to be introduced from the 2026-27 season VISIT OUR DIGITAL CONTENT HUB FOR MORE INFO From the start of the 2026-27 season, we will be launching a new progressive framework for grassroots youth football in...
by GRF Admin | Feb 20, 2025 | headline news, Latest News, News
Down goes your noise, up goes their game! Silent Support Weekend is here to help young players to find their voice on the pitch, make their own decisions and enjoy their game…with no distracting noise from spectators on the sidelines. Silent Support...
by GRF Admin | Jan 31, 2025 | headline news, Latest News, News
In grassroots football, the battle between coaching and poaching often plays out on and off the pitch, affecting both players and the teams that nurture them. These two approaches represent different philosophies and can have a profound impact on the development of...
by GRF Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Latest News, News
Dutch football is considering scrapping the offside rule in grassroots football to deal with an increase in violent incidents – but the ban would only apply to amateur matches. As with grassroots football in England, many grassroots games in the Netherlands use...
by GRF Admin | Jan 16, 2025 | Latest News, News
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,...
