After decades of neglect and decline, the FA started taking grassroots football a lot more seriously a few years ago. After threats of legislation and fierce criticism from high-profile players and coaches, it seemed the game’s original governing body had finally taken notice. While there have been some very laudable grassroots initiatives over the last five years or so, the...
The Football Association has enjoyed some remarkable success stories in recent years. Although going scarily over budget, the new Wembley has already become an iconic sight in world football. And a new era of footballing excellence was ushered in with the opening of the St George’s Park training centre. But are things quickly turning south for the FA? Cutting back...
After decades of neglect and decline, the FA started taking grassroots football a lot more seriously a few years ago. After threats of legislation and fierce criticism from high-profile players and coaches, it seemed the game’s original governing body had finally taken notice. While there have been some very laudable grassroots initiatives over the last five years or so, the...
The Football Association has enjoyed some remarkable success stories in recent years. Although going scarily over budget, the new Wembley has already become an iconic sight in world football. And a new era of footballing excellence was ushered in with the opening of the St George’s Park training centre. But are things quickly turning south for the FA? Cutting back...