by GRF Admin | Aug 21, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
As the tournament season draws to an end, I would just like to reflect on something I witnessed first hand yesterday. Junior Tournaments can be quite fascinating to the impartial observer as it can draw together teams from opposite ends of the Grassroots spectrum. On...
by GRF Admin | Aug 20, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
First aider, counsellor, lace tier but most of all their friend, Someone they look up to, forever remembered when one day this will end. High fives, clapping and encouragement, Now that’s what we want to see, Not shouting from the sidelines undermining me....
by GRF Admin | Aug 15, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
My sons first game, the first time he pulls on HIS team colours, the badge on the chest is HIS badge. I should be buzzing, why do I feel so nervous?? I wonder what he must be thinking, I know what I’m thinking and feeling, the pride, the sense of growing up and...
by GRF Admin | Aug 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
So you’ve got the job. You’re the gaffer. Whether you’re a budding Mourinho or a reluctant volunteer you’ve got the responsibility of managing the team. You might have a detailed five-year strategy or just a few stinky bibs and some flat footballs but hopefully this...
by GRF Admin | Jul 26, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
My name is Charlie and I am a 16 year old player, from Lincolnshire, I currently represent Cleethorpes Town at Under 18 and reserve level. I am writing in response to the professional club scouting article, as I for one have experienced a tough time in a clubs...
by GRF Admin | Jun 10, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
A new era started with a buzz of excitement and expectation, maybe this time, a talented hungry young squad, but what if like in years go by it goes wrong, we wonder on who’s doorstep the blame will fall, who will be the scapegoat? Just blame Grassroots, it must...
