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MESSAGE FROM FA CHAIRMAN GREG CLARKE

GRF Admin 08/02/2017

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…

BREAKING NEWS!!!! FA state England WILL wear poppy despite FIFA ban

GRF Admin 02/11/2016

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…

Cancer suffering Nana seeks solace in football watching Grandson Ben @ Aston Swallownest JFC

GRF Admin 08/10/2016

A Sheffield woman with terminal cancer who continues to attend her grandson’s football games while she battles against the destructive disease has been hailed as a Parent in Sport hero. Pamela Mellars, 71, was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2012 and doctors…

10 Top Tips for Winter training from the FA

GRF Admin 06/10/2016

Over the coming months, many coaches will brave winter conditions to deliver coaching sessions to young players. Here, FA regional coach development manager, Martin Dighton, provides ten top tips to help fully engage with players when working outdoors. 1) Young children are…

A final message before this coach walks away from the game.

GRF Admin 03/10/2016

As I write this, I know maybe it’s my last diary entry, hopefully my feelings will Change but right now maybe my last before I walk away from something I’ve done for 3-4 years now. I’m a Coach who has just had…

While Grassroots dies of poverty, the pro game gorges on greed.

GRF Admin 02/10/2016

The headline says it all. What has happened to our game? We see grassroots teams collapsing and facilities in a complete state of disrepair in the Grassroots world (the real world) Then at the other end of the game (fantasy land) we…

Quote from a parent “Where’s all the money gone”

GRF Admin 23/11/2015

I sent a text out midweek about planning a Christmas party for the team and their brothers/sisters, nothing fancy just a small function, maybe a Dj, small buffet, maybe medals and a trophy each to celebrate Christmas etc This was for…

Diary entry 21/11/15″Very proud coach”

GRF Admin 22/11/2015

Coaches diary – Today i enjoyed the greatest experience of my coaching journey to date!!Having chosen the team to start todays game while enjoying my morning coffee i knew the lad I’d chosen to play up front would not be happy about…

Free Giveaway From Grassroots

GRF Admin 15/10/2015

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