news Archives - Team Grassroots

WEMBLEY STADIUM WILL NOT BE SOLD BY THE FA, AFTER SHAHID KHAN WITHDRAWS OFFER

GRF Admin 17/10/2018

FA Chief Executive, Martin Glenn, said: “Earlier this year, The FA received an unsolicited official offer from Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium. It was a very credible offer and was given very serious consideration. Shahid Khan has informed us today that…

5 WAYS TO WORK OUT IF YOUR SEASON HAS BEEN A ‘SUCCESS’

GRF Admin 29/04/2018

With the grassroots football season coming to a close it is a great opportunity to reflect on the ‘success’ of your season. Use the five questions below to get a balanced view on your achievements since last summer. 1) Has your team…

FA Breaking News!! Changes to FA level 1 and 2 courses

GRF Admin 27/04/2016

The FA has announced revised Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching in Football courses. The new qualifications will be available from 1 August 2016 and are designed to modernise the first steps of The FA’s coaching pathway. Get your FREE copy HERE…

Tragic Hattrick

GRF Admin 04/10/2015

The Mum of Field Lane Yellow Sox U11 (Derby) player Harry Phillips suddenly and tragically passed away on Friday! Not only did Harry still want to play today he scored a superb hattrick! The team wore black armbands as a mark of…

UK Chancellor agrees £3 million donation to Chinese Grassroots!!!!

GRF Admin 01/10/2015

In a major blow to UK grassroots football, chancellor George Osbourne commits £3 million to Grassroots football in China. We are disappointed with this announcement at a time when Junior football in the UK is struggling to make ends meat and clubs…