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The ‘magic’ of the FA Cup was certainly alive in this third round qualifying tie replay with Stratford Town at home to Scarborough AFC I was there as coach of Stratford Town’s U9’s who were official mascots for the match and an end to end match went into ET. In the 100th minute, the ref […]
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Areley kings fc have recently taken delivery of a life saving defibrillator for its ground on Stourport Road, club youth secretary Dee Carter said “ the committee has been looking at buying a defibrillator for some time but the cost was prohibitive so when the FA and British Heart Foundation offered them to Charter Standard […]
In a devastating blow to junior football and homegrown pathways into the professional game, Premier league club Huddersfield Town scrap all academy teams from U7s – U16s. A huge blow and one we hope doesn’t set a precedent to other professional clubs, please see extracts from a club statement from their website…. Huddersfield Town has […]
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On Monday September the 11th we lost a true character and friend of Abertillery Excelsiors in Christopher Barnett, who tragically passed away . Barney was widely known in the community and within the football family, he was much loved and highly respected by his peers. He leaves behind wife Lesley and his son, Aaron. Saturday […]
The Football Association and Football Foundation have today (Monday 18 September) launched a £300,000 fund aimed at developing the sport of Futsal in England. Equipment, coaching and referee starter packs made available to boost the sport Fund aims to create more Futsal leagues and competitions across the country Applications are now open and close on […]
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Do you know a local project that needs funding? For community projects, an ordinary thing can mean everything, but funding can be a problem. The Aviva Community Fund is back, offering support and funding to causes that make a real difference where you live. Your project is right for the Aviva Community Fund if it: […]
The FA Coach Mentor Programme is a major investment in the grassroots game and offers on-the-ground support to FA Charter Standard Clubs and coaches. The FA sees the development of coaches as central to the development of the game, and working collaboratively accelerates learning and supports coaches’ development. Mentoring support at a club could include: […]
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A junior football match descended into violence after a referee sent off parents at the weekend, the incident which occurred at Blackburn Central High School involving 2 U16s teams on Saturday sparked calls for police to attend Police said they were called to the incident at around 10.50am after a fight broke out between approximately 20 […]
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S/he looks at the clock at work, it’s 4:30 and needs to be at the pitch an hour before everyone else. Put the nets up, mark out the field, sort out the strips, fill out the team sheet, fill the water bottles make sure S/he has the first aid kit, won’t have any dinner today […]
The grassroots football season has begun with a huge and refreshed push by The FA and Football Foundation on the Respect scheme to ensure that football – both on and off the pitch – continues to be enjoyable, inclusive and a positive experience For All. This scheme offers clubs, leagues and schools with the opportunity […]
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