Updated June 2013 If you need to know what size goal, pitch or ball you need to use for youth football, take a look at our easy to follow graphic below: What size football goals do I need we hear you say! Good question. We sell quite a range of goals at The Soccer Store and it can seem quite confusing...

The FA provide a first aid course for coaches in order to give them the knowledge and skills to recognise and manage common injuries sustained in football and administer immediate non emergency first aid. The course gives coaches the understanding of when they should carry out first aid and when they should call for help. The aim of the course...

When buying your Samba Football Goals make sure that you buy them from an established authorised supplier. It would be so easy these days to set up a site selling goals, or anything else for that matter, advertise your goods and then disappear from the public’s view after 2 or 3 months. The Soccer Store are an established company who...

The new Kickster Pro 2000 and Kickster Pro 3000 are now in stock at The Soccer Store. These new goals from quickplay sports are ideal for training sessions where time is against you and you need to set up goals fast. They come in 2 sizes: Kickster Pro 2000: The smaller goal is ideal for children up to 8 years...

We do get the occasional call at The Soccer Store from customers asking for cheap football goals. We understand that everyone has their own budget but buying cheap football goals is a false economy. What happens is, you buy your cheap goal, it lasts for three or four months and then you have to buy a replacement. We will always...

We now have the new Diamond Flat Marker Discs at The Soccer Store These discs have been introduced specifically for indoor use. They are made from rubber and have a non slip surface. This is a safety feature that ensures the discs do not slip from under the foot during training sessions. They are available in set sets of 10, either...

The S1 Sport Shin Pads are now in stock at The Soccer Store. The revolutionary shin guards and ankle protection are the must have this season. The shin pads have a separate under section and guard system to ensure maximum comfort and protection. The lightweight system eliminates the need for sock tape eliminating the risk reduced circulation. The breathable under...

When speaking to customers the subject of ball care sometimes arises, with the most common query regarding inflating the balls. When inflating the footballs care should be taken when inserting the inflation needle into the ball to prevent damage to the valve. Mitre Glycerine should be used to allow the needle to be inserted smoothly. This is particularly important when...

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has voiced concern over wealthy foreign business men investing in English Premier League football clubs. He has tasked Uefa president Michel Platini with enforcing tighter licensing rules on perspective club owners. Nine English Premier League Football clubs are currently under foreign ownership. His concerns are that the owner's don't always have the clubs best interest at heart and...

So many times at youth football games you see a coach who is totally out of control. They want to win at all costs. They verbally abuse players on the pitch and do not allow lesser players a chance. The win at all costs coach is equally as damaging to youth football as the disorganised coach who is not experienced...