by GRF Admin | Aug 20, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
First aider, counsellor, lace tier but most of all their friend, Someone they look up to, forever remembered when one day this will end. High fives, clapping and encouragement, Now that’s what we want to see, Not shouting from the sidelines undermining me....
by GRF Admin | Aug 15, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
The FA and Foundation’s Respect barriers and Respect packs (made up of captains’ armbands, marshals’ bibs and Respect Signage) are available to football leagues and clubs to ensure there is good behaviour by players and parents alike in the grassroots game, with money...
by GRF Admin | Aug 15, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
My sons first game, the first time he pulls on HIS team colours, the badge on the chest is HIS badge. I should be buzzing, why do I feel so nervous?? I wonder what he must be thinking, I know what I’m thinking and feeling, the pride, the sense of growing up and...
by GRF Admin | Aug 9, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
In grassroots football we are told that development of players is a key area, the professional game however have a cheque book culture that rewards those who have zero involvement on the development of the player, a slap in the face to grassroots football. So Pogba is...
by GRF Admin | Aug 7, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Kids at Ben Shaw’s school didn’t believe he was coached by the former England striker – until he turned up with Ben Football legend Matt Le Tissier turned up at fan Ben Shaw’s school prom – to prove to bullies he coaches him. Goalkeeper Ben,...
