by GRF Admin | May 26, 2017 | News
A boy of 12 has died after collapsing while playing football after school. The boy has been named locally as James Cook. James was a player of Bishop Auckland St Mary’s Junior Football Club and tributes were left on their Facebook page with the message ‘RIP...
by GRF Admin | May 12, 2017 | News
This year we’re looking to celebrate achievements across an even wider range of roles – and we’d like people from across the game to nominate the people, clubs or leagues who make a real difference For All. Grassroots football champions come from all backgrounds and...
by GRF Admin | May 9, 2017 | News
Merfyn Roberts, FA coach educator for the social corner, outlines 10 top-tips to help improve player behaviour. 1) Create a club language Kids need to understand what the expectations are at your club. Try and use language like “when you’re wearing the club badge we...
by GRF Admin | May 3, 2017 | News
Pete Sturgess, FA national coach for players 5-11, outlines 10 ways to help young players deal with winning and losing. 1) Help kids deal with losing Kids enjoy the competitive element of the game and don’t need to be pushed to ‘win’. However, being so young they’re...
by GRF Admin | Apr 26, 2017 | Footy Mums, News
An 81-year-old man has been charged by police in Scotland investigating alleged historical sexual abuse in youth football. Sky Sports states The man, understood to be former Celtic Boys Club official Frank Cairney, is expected to appear in court on Wednesday. A...
