Grassroots Football

Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!

Photo: Fans are encouraged to attend their local women’s game – and there is plenty of action to watch in grounds or on TV. Photo: Chloe Knott/The FA The weekend of 14th/15th November will see the return of Women’s Football Weekend in England with coverage across Sky Sports, the BBC and The FA Player. NotContinue reading “Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!”

Portchy Hit Ten in Season Opener

AFC Portchester Ladies 10-0 Gosport Falcons by Lewis Millington Above: AFC Portchester (orange and black) compete with Gosport for a header. Photo: Lewis Millington. It was back to business for AFC Portchester Ladies on Sunday as they hit ten past visitors Gosport Falcons, in a Hampshire County Women’s Football League game that was abandoned afterContinue reading “Portchy Hit Ten in Season Opener”

Marine Women: New Kids On The Block at the Heart of their Community

Ben Gilby spoke to Marine Women’s manager Iain Scott and assistant manager Declan Henry about the relatively new tier seven club who play in the Liverpool County FA Girls and Women’s Open League. Declan began our conversation by outlining how the club were formed less than a year ago. “Marine knew for a while thatContinue reading “Marine Women: New Kids On The Block at the Heart of their Community”

Pride Park: Providing Opportunities & Inclusivity in Derbyshire

Ben Gilby speaks to David Kwiatek, the club secretary and first team manager of Pride Park FC who play in the tier seven Derbyshire Ladies League Division One. David began our conversation by detailing the journey that women’s football has been on at Pride Park FC. “The club was originally formed from a group ofContinue reading “Pride Park: Providing Opportunities & Inclusivity in Derbyshire”