The stripes are back We’re really excited to reveal our new home kit for the 2020/21 season, it’s looking fantastic! Amazing quality from Puma Teamwear and a slick new design, re-introducing the traditional green and white stripes in a fresh mint green, paired with ice white shorts and socks with matching colour details. We can’t […]
Prior to the coronavirus lockdown we were very proud to be asked to take part in a webinar for the FA on the topic of success in a grassroots football club. It was an honour to be asked to participate in any capacity, but on a topic like that was really flattering. It was a […]
We’re pleased to announce that our old playing and training kit will be on it’s way to Africa soon, to help children in poverty to enjoy the beautiful game. The area they’re going to in Uganda is quite green, it has plenty of grass, high up in the foothills of the Rwenzori mountains, so we’ll […]
It’s been a tough couple of months, and we’re all missing football! But hopefully now there’s some light at the end of the tunnel. We’re really proud of all our teams, who have been observing the rules impeccably during this difficult period. This week has seen a new announcement by the FA regarding the permitted […]
Our under 14 Lightning put together a thank you to the NHS video….
Unfortunately, with the F.A. announcing all leagues and competitions are to be cancelled below step 3 due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the 2020 tournament has been cancelled. A real shame as it’s always such a great way to end the season and start the summer, but obviously there are much bigger considerations than football at […]
Unfortunately the club need to make a further update regarding the impact of the COVID-19 on the clubs activities. Following the Government’s announcement today, for people to avoid social contact and gatherings where possible, the football association have advised that all grass roots football is postponed for the foreseeable future. The club has been monitoring current […]
We met with our new junior committee at the weekend. The session started with a fun game and then we sat down for some brainstorming, getting their ideas and thoughts on the club and our upcoming plans. They went away with a ‘team talk challenge’ sheet to enable them to sit down with their teammates […]
Most coaches in grassroots football are parents who step up to take responsibility for the team their child gets involved with, often with little or no prior coaching experience, but plenty of their own skills and ideas. It may be daunting at first, but there is loads of support from the club, as well as […]
Winter football can be a tough challenge for kids, especially young ones, so it’s important to do everything we can to make them comfortable and make sure their winter footballing experiences are remembered for positive reasons. We can prepare them for the conditions both in terms of kit / equipment and what they do during […]