Tag: FA Initiatives
UK Faces Acute Referee Shortage Crisis in 2024
The UK is grappling with a severe shortage of referees, with grassroots football leagues struggling to find officials for matches in 2024. The crisis,...
Grassroots Teams Suffer as First-Team Favouritism Persists
Grassroots football teams across England are facing an uphill battle as persistent favouritism towards first-team players stifles their growth and development. The issue, highlighted...
Grassroots Teams Lose Goalkeepers: Urgent Solutions Needed
Grassroots football teams across the UK are facing a critical shortage of goalkeepers, with clubs reporting vacancies lasting for months at a time. The...
Girls’ Football Outpaces Boys’ in Youth Growth Surge
Girls' football participation is surging at a faster rate than boys' in the UK, with a 44% increase in girls playing regularly over the...