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 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 13, 2026 | headline news, News
After months of discussion, debate and some strong opinions, the FA’s Future Fit changes are becoming reality. As the 2026/27 season gets underway, the question is no longer whether grassroots football likes the changes — but how they will work in practice. When...
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 | 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...
