by GRF Admin | Mar 10, 2017 | Footy Mums, News
“Why can’t you do an indoor sport” I asked. I would hear horrendous stories of smelly shin pads, muddy boots in the car, over the top parents and coaches and freezing cold spectators. “I will go and watch you son” I said but I can’t say I’m looking forward to it. And...
by GRF Admin | Mar 9, 2017 | News
On Monday, 6 March, Stirlingshire-based grassroots football club Stirling City All Stars was given a star studded surprise as Scottish footballing great Kenny Dalglish MBE volunteered at the club for the day. The former Liverpool FC and Celtic striker and...
by GRF Admin | Mar 6, 2017 | News
Professional footballers retired and current were challenged to see if they could last a day as a grassroots volunteer – with mixed results. Ryan Giggs, Martin Keown, Sir Geoff Hurst and Kyle Walker all took part in the fun, as part of McDonald’s Community Awards for...
by GRF Admin | Mar 6, 2017 | News
Is the FA preparing to take the first step towards equipping grassroots referees with body cameras in an attempt to combat abuse towards game officials. With Referees leaving the game in substantial numbers and those remaining complaining of regular verbal and...
by GRF Admin | Feb 28, 2017 | News
The FA and its official community partner McDonald’s, are looking for teams and venues to host community football days later this year. Taking place each summer, community football days are a showcase of grassroots youth football in areas around the country and are...
