by GRF Admin | Jan 14, 2025 | headline news, Latest News, News
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...
by GRF Admin | Jan 7, 2025 | Health courses, Latest News, News
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...
by GRF Admin | Jan 6, 2025 | headline news, Latest News, News
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,...
by GRF Admin | Jan 3, 2025 | Latest News, News
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...
by GRF Admin | Jan 3, 2025 | Latest News, News
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...
by GRF Admin | Dec 19, 2024 | Latest News, News
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...
