How important are leagues to parents, and does league position take priority over player development? Last season was tough for my sons U9’s team. There had been a number of players who had been scouted by local academies, which meant we had to rebuild our team. The boy’s took time to gel and they soon realised that winning games, was […]
It is with great sadness that teacher and Allscot U14 manager Craig Colley, who was head of the English department at Lakelands Academy in Ellesmere, died whilst at the regular evening training session of Shrewsbury Juniors Football Club last wednesday. Official club statement; It is with sadness and deep regret that we have to release […]
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Football Against Racism in Europe (Fare) Network has opened its Football People grants application process, which supports inclusive activities across the continent. Fare have made available a set of grants to fund activities and events as part of the Football People actions weeks, one of the biggest social action activities in sport. The campaign aims […]
Criminal Record Checks (CRC) in Football The FA’s Policy As part of our safeguarding children strategy, The FA requires those working in eligible* roles with children and young people to pass a criminal records check. This is in line with legislation and government guidance and is standard practice. We provide the framework and guidance for […]
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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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