by GRF Admin | Nov 24, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Sue Ravenlaw, The FA’s head of equality and safeguarding, said:- “Reading Andy Woodward’s story in The Guardian was heartbreaking and we applaud his immense courage in coming forward to speak about the horrific abuse he suffered. “Barry Bennell...
by GRF Admin | Nov 8, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Chaos and violence erupted at a grassroots game as a male spectator is alleged to have assaulted a 13 year old player on Sunday, it is believed the incident occurred off Necton Street, in Syston. Police are looking into exactly what happened, but have confirmed they...
by GRF Admin | Nov 8, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Kasabian was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2, He has beaten 5 tumours over the subsequent 6 years. However in December, aged 8 Kasabian was sadly diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours. Since his diagnosis, close family friends started up the ‘Kaz’s Smile’...
by GRF Admin | Nov 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
SECONDHAND SMOKE A BAD DEAL FOR SPORTY KIDS SPORT and Smoke Don’t Mix – that’s the message of a new campaign to raise awareness of the effects of second-hand smoke on children. Smokers are being urged not to light up where children could be exposed, whether it’s on...
by GRF Admin | Nov 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I was wondering what people’s thoughts were on where the priority for investment should be. Recently I’ve seen many few posts about mini soccer being played indoors in the winter or even converting to Futsal. I’ve seen some good points made, and some points I don’t...
by GRF Admin | Nov 2, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
The FA have released a statement saying that the England players will wear black armbands bearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Armistice Day. This is despite FIFA saying they would proceed to punish or sanction the FA/SFA if they decide...
