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SECONDHAND SMOKE A BAD DEAL FOR SPORTY KIDS SPORT and Smoke Don’t Mix – that’s the message of a new campaign to raise awareness of the effects of second-hand smoke on children. Smokers are being urged not to light up where children could be exposed, whether it’s on the touchline at a football match or […]
I was wondering what people’s thoughts were on where the priority for investment should be. Recently I’ve seen many few posts about mini soccer being played indoors in the winter or even converting to Futsal. I’ve seen some good points made, and some points I don’t agree with on this debate. A few years ago […]
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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 they decide to go with the poppies on the armbands or shirt. FA […]
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Veterans groups are outraged and believe the two Football Associations should stand up to football’s governing body for the World Cup qualifier on Armistace Day FIFA has banned poppies from being worn by England and Scotland players at next week’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Football’s governing body said the symbol of memorial is a political statement and […]
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Why referee? Refereeing is a great way to be involved in football. There are opportunities for everyone, whether you only want to referee at your local club or progress to the international stage. It gives you the opportunity to remain active in the game following injury or retirement, to make new and lasting friends […]
Grassroots hub programme has lift off The FA and partners use official opening of first community football hub in Sheffield to launch the £200m Parklife Programme across English towns and cities Programme is example of The FA’s commitment to football for all – through significant investment in pitches, facilities and participation programmes The FA seeks […]
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Grassroots spoke to the FA yesterday in relation to further medical reports linking heading the ball having a negative impact on brain function. An FA spokesperson said: “The FA’s medical research on head injuries in football has been ongoing for some time and we are focused on better understanding and implementing preventative measures for the safety […]
Read More… from FA responds to concerns over head injury reports
Many thanks to Dan Yeo for this piece on football academies in England. There’s no doubt that football academies are harsh environments. The FA’s official website even describes the process of getting released by one as ‘heart-breaking’, which, considering they’re trying to increase participation levels, is hardly encouraging… It’s entirely truthful though and not particularly […]
The FA Board has ratified a ‘hugely significant’ overseas broadcast rights deal that will ensure The Emirates FA Cup’s status as the world’s original and greatest domestic cup competition. After an extremely competitive bidding process for the international rights to televise The Emirates FA Cup for the six seasons from the 2018-19 campaign through to […]
Read More… from The FA agrees new six-season overseas broadcast deal
The FA’s role in safeguarding and dealing with abuse Let’s make football safe, not sorry As the governing body of football in this country, The FA wants to do everything it can to create a sustainable safe and enjoyable framework around the game we all love. We want you to feel confident in football and […]
Read More… from FA guide to Safeguarding children – No action is not an option.
