Climate change is having a huge impact on weather patterns in Britain, and some regions are suffering more than others. While the plight of homeowners is quite rightly reported as a priority in the press, the plight of small football clubs is often overlooked. In December, Storm Desmond wreaked havoc in the north of England. Widespread flooding ruined council pitches...
The FA, Sport England and the British government are trying to boost participation in grassroots football around the country, and one of initiatives they are pursuing is a 4G pitch building programme. Although expensive initially, the very latest artificial pitches are helping cash-strapped leagues and associations to fulfil their fixtures during periods of inclement weather. While much is said about...
When artificial pitches made their first appearance in England during the 1980s, they were quickly written off as a failed fad. But huge advances in technology have given rise to a new breed of playing surface. Although still banned in English football, there are growing calls to allow their return - particularly at the cash-strapped clubs of the lower leagues...
Image: The Football Foundation It seems that concerns over the future of the England national team are finally being taken seriously by those in control of the game. The government, the FA and the Premier League have joined forces to announce a £102 million fund aimed at increasing participation in grassroots football throughout the country. And it is believed...
Climate change is having a huge impact on weather patterns in Britain, and some regions are suffering more than others. While the plight of homeowners is quite rightly reported as a priority in the press, the plight of small football clubs is often overlooked. In December, Storm Desmond wreaked havoc in the north of England. Widespread flooding ruined council pitches...
The FA, Sport England and the British government are trying to boost participation in grassroots football around the country, and one of initiatives they are pursuing is a 4G pitch building programme. Although expensive initially, the very latest artificial pitches are helping cash-strapped leagues and associations to fulfil their fixtures during periods of inclement weather. While much is said about...
When artificial pitches made their first appearance in England during the 1980s, they were quickly written off as a failed fad. But huge advances in technology have given rise to a new breed of playing surface. Although still banned in English football, there are growing calls to allow their return - particularly at the cash-strapped clubs of the lower leagues...
Image: The Football Foundation It seems that concerns over the future of the England national team are finally being taken seriously by those in control of the game. The government, the FA and the Premier League have joined forces to announce a £102 million fund aimed at increasing participation in grassroots football throughout the country. And it is believed...