by GRF Admin | Aug 27, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
Referees across grassroots football are being given the power to pause matches when they believe behaviour is escalating and a game is becoming unsafe. The FA has confirmed that “cooling-off periods” will be rolled out nationally for the 2026/27 season following a...
by GRF Admin | Aug 26, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
A youth football association in Scotland has issued a stark warning about behaviour at grassroots matches after an extraordinary opening week of the new season reportedly saw 72 red cards, alleged violence, threatening behaviour, discriminatory language and matches...
by GRF Admin | Aug 17, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
This guidance is intended to help clubs, leagues and match officials assess risks consistently and manage grass pitch use responsibly during periods of drought and exceptionally dry conditions. It does not introduce a blanket suspension of football on dry grass...
by GRF Admin | Aug 14, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
People often ask me what it was like scouting Jude Bellingham. The truth is, hundreds of professional scouts can say they watched Jude. That’s not what matters. What matters is what you saw. The first time I watched Jude, he was playing for Birmingham...
by GRF Admin | Aug 11, 2026 | Funding, headline news, Latest News, News
Aldi Sports Fund Supporting grassroots sport across Great Britain Grassroots sports clubs play a vital role in communities across Great Britain. They bring people together, encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active, and help build confidence,...
by GRF Admin | Aug 5, 2026 | headline news, Latest News
Grassroots youth football in England is changing for the 2026/27 season, with new playing formats and age-appropriate rules being introduced across the game. The changes form part of the Football Association’s FutureFit programme and are designed to give young players...
