by GRF Admin | Nov 1, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Veterans groups are outraged and believe the two Football Associations should stand up to football’s governing body for the World Cup qualifier on Armistace Day FIFA has banned poppies from being worn by England and Scotland players at next week’s World Cup...
by GRF Admin | Oct 31, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Why referee? Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football. There are opportunities for everyone, whether you only want to referee at your local club or progress to the international stage. It gives you the opportunity to remain active in the game...
by GRF Admin | Oct 26, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Grassroots hub programme has lift off The FA and partners use official opening of first community football hub in Sheffield to launch the £200m Parklife Programme across English towns and cities Programme is example of The FA’s commitment to football for all –...
by GRF Admin | Oct 26, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Grassroots spoke to the FA yesterday in relation to further medical reports linking heading the ball having a negative impact on brain function. An FA spokesperson said: “The FA’s medical research on head injuries in football has been ongoing for some time and...
by GRF Admin | Oct 24, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Many thanks to Dan Yeo for this piece on football academies in England. There’s no doubt that football academies are harsh environments. The FA’s official website even describes the process of getting released by one as ‘heart-breaking’, which, considering they’re...
by GRF Admin | Oct 24, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
The FA Board has ratified a ‘hugely significant’ overseas broadcast rights deal that will ensure The Emirates FA Cup’s status as the world’s original and greatest domestic cup competition. After an extremely competitive bidding process for the international rights to...
