by GRF Admin | Feb 8, 2017 | News, Uncategorised
When I started at The FA only five months ago, I said how delighted I was to become Chairman and that I was relishing the challenge. I also said that it was an honour to join The FA at such a pivotal point in the organisation’s recent history. In my first few months...
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 | 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 | Mar 12, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
I’m a coach and I love training the kids, seeing them smile, playing a game they love. .. week after week standing smart and proud in their kits .. preparing themselves ready for the game a head. . I enjoy arranging events where they can have fun and team build,...
by GRF Admin | Mar 3, 2016 | Footy Mums, News, Uncategorised
Match Day!!! 07:00 – Rise and shine..immediately switch on iron before even boiling the kettle.. 07:03 “Mummmmmmm is it time for the game yet?” “No lads..we’ve 4 hours yet!” 07:04 – Put the kettle on for my other half (and...
