THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION is cracking down on cheats by introducing two-match bans for diving. And the new law will come into effect from this Friday with the Championship’s first game. The sanctions will come into place from Sunderland’s Championship home match with Derby County at the Stadium of Light on Friday, the first game of the new league season, […]
More than 3,000 disabled people have become involved in football as a result of FA-led grassroots project, Inclusive United. A joint partnership between The FA and Wembley National Stadium Trust, Inclusive United was set up to engage and sustain the participation of disabled people in football by offering greater and more inclusive opportunities to become […]
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The EFL is to support the trial of a reformed format for penalty kicks, by introducing the new ‘ABBA’ penalty shootout formula into EFL competitions during the 2017/18 season. The new system, which is currently being supported internationally by FIFA and in some European competitions through UEFA, will see the new ‘ABBA’ penalty shootout system […]
It’s really sad that people have forgotten what kids football is really about. Is it about winning at all costs? No! Is it about politics between parents/coaches? No! We know, the same as in a lot of life situations that some children are more talented than others in sport. The same as I know there […]
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Apply to be a Co-op local cause To apply to be a Co-op cause you must have a project or event in mind that: takes place in the UK or Isle of Man doesn’t have religious or political aims (although you can still apply if you’re a religious organisation) meets the Co-op’s values takes place […]
Find out which rules have changed The FA have released their Regulation Amendments for the 2017/18 football season. Click here to download the Regulation Amendments 2017/18 in full This document is intended to provide a brief overview of the key Regulation Amendments for 2017/18 season for all Clubs operating at Step 5 and below (County […]
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It has been reported in the Sun that a former Southampton youth coach Bob Higgins appeared in court on the 20th of July accused of 65 sex attacks on young players. The 64-year-old allegedly preyed on 23 lads who were all under 17 over three decades between 1970 and 1996. He was quizzed last December following […]
I never wrote a match report on Saturday! Why ? Because I was more interested in the physiological effect the 3 points would impact on me as coach. I always revisit games for days afterwards in my head. The what if’s, the buts, the why’s and when’s. How can I help the children for next […]
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With teams returning back to training over the next few weeks, Pete Sturgess, FA National Coach for players aged 5-11, outlines ten top-tips to help get young players ready for the new season. The tips below are based on guidance from the England DNA Foundation Phase project – which you can read more about below – […]
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FOR THE 2017-18 SEASON 32 GRASSROOTS LEAGUES WILL TRIAL TEMPORARY DISMISSALS The Football Association has today announced the 32 grassroots leagues that will trial Temporary Dismissals – more commonly known as ‘sin bins’ – during the 2017-18 season. From Step 7 of the National League system and below 130 grassroots leagues registered an interest in […]
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