by GRF Admin | Aug 5, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
A HAMPSHIRE football club may have to fold after a devastating fire caused an estimated £10,000 damage to vital equipment. Shipping containers at Hamble United FC’s ground in Satchell Lane, are thought to have been targeted by thieves using a disk cutter, sparking a...
by GRF Admin | Aug 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
So you’ve got the job. You’re the gaffer. Whether you’re a budding Mourinho or a reluctant volunteer you’ve got the responsibility of managing the team. You might have a detailed five-year strategy or just a few stinky bibs and some flat footballs but hopefully this...
by GRF Admin | Aug 4, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
As if running a grassroots team wasn’t hard enough, sick theives have stolen a brand new kit from a grassroots club. The kit had been left in a “safe place” by the delivery and awaiting collection by the manager. Unfortunately opportunistic theives...
by GRF Admin | Aug 3, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
Winners of the 2016 FA Community Awards presented by McDonald’s have been announced. The grassroots champions across seven categories will be honoured at a special ceremony ahead of the FA Community Shield on August 7. There is a 400,000 strong volunteer workforce in...
by GRF Admin | Aug 3, 2016 | News, Uncategorised
A team of determined campaigners aren’t running scared in their bid to safeguard the future of their footballing field of dreams. Scores of young footballers and coaches from Whitburn and Cleadon Junior Football Club and concerned parents have joined forces to kick...