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"...because all my mates play....."

With the grassroots season only a few weeks away and the professional season already on the go (moaning managers and players already in evidence) it seemed opportune just to reflect on what kids at the grassroots want out of the game.  

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World Cup falls flat

That was the World Cup then. What a huge disappointment, and perhaps it was fitting that it should end with one of the most brutal performances seen on a football pitch for many a year courtesy of the Netherlands.  

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World Cup....a bit underwhelming

As the World Cup action takes a two day break, it's time to reflect and it does feel like the whole tournament has been a tad underwhelming.  

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Grass Roots Football Live

Another excellent event put on by the GRFL team over the weekend of 4-6 June. The claim that this covers every aspect of grass roots football is certainly not an overstatement - whatever your interest in the game you'll find it here.  

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England's World Cup

As the new grassroots season starts we were wondering whether England's poor performance had an impact on your kids - or was it just the adults who took it badly?....

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As the grassroots season approaches, have a think about getting more involved with your child's football team/club....

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