by GRF Admin | Jul 30, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading footballs caused the brain condition which contributed to the death of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles. The landmark finding provides powerful support for the FA’s decision to remove deliberate heading from grassroots...
by GRF Admin | Jul 30, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
A former chairman of the junior section of a community football club has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting stealing more than £22,000 from the club. The 45-year-old, from Blaina in South Wales, abused his position of trust by submitting fraudulent...
by GRF Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | headline news, News
There was a time when hearing the words, “My child has joined an academy,” meant something very specific. Most people assumed you were talking about a professional football club. It suggested a recognised pathway, elite coaching and the possibility—however...
by GRF Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | headline news, News
Few topics create more debate in grassroots football than game time. Ask ten coaches whether every child should play the same number of minutes, and you’ll probably hear ten different answers. Some believe equal game time is one of the foundations of youth...
by GRF Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
In England, official youth league tables are not generally published in the youngest age groups. The current approach recognises that children develop at different rates and that early football should focus on learning, enjoyment and participation. But as players get...
