We all have a multitude of new challenges to deal with as the COVID-19 pandemic changes our world – one area requiring particular attention for millions of families is how to provide children with creative activities to fill the days, as many are now faced with the new reality of home schooling. With ‘schoolsR
The FSA are saddened to learn of the passing of Liz Hindley from cancer, aged 63, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The wide-range of community action football fans are undertaking is the subject of a new project from two pan-European supporter organisations.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced that the UK’s biggest bookies will voluntarily halt all television and radio gaming advertising during the coronavirus lockdown.
The BBC reports that meetings between politicians and league officials will take place this week in a bid to restart the Premier League and EFL.
This week 34 years ago British pub quiz history was made as Alvin Martin became the first player to score against three different goalkeepers in a single game during West Ham’s 8-1 thrashing of Newcastle United. A mad game, all in all.
Charlton Athletic fans say they are “once again” readying themselves to save the club, after the EFL announced it would begin investigating its January take-over.
Fan groups at Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have welcomed club decisions to reverse staff furloughs, as executives at both outfits listened to their supporters’ concerns.
Barrow AFC supporters have provided vital funds for the Cumbrian club, raising more than £65,000 six weeks ahead of their May deadline.
On this day two years ago London-born Fankaty Dabo, then playing for Vitesse, scored one of the greatest own goals we’ve ever seen – so we’re offering it up again to make sure it does not get forgotten. A real classic.
With the swirl of stories, proposals and ‘updates’ floating around in the media, it may be hard to remember where we’re actually up to and which decisions have officially been taken by the various governing bodies on the resumption or cancellation of the 2019/20 season.
COVID-19 has thrown up its share of challenges, upheavals and uncertainties for football supporters – notwithstanding the public health emergency, people are looking at everything from claiming refunds on pre-booked travel for upcoming fixtures to checking for updates on season ticket renewals, all the while wondering when (and how) football will return.
The Belarusian Premier League is the only league in Europe still going – due to orders from their controversial and rather authoritarian president. As you can see fans are largely staying away, so not many saw this superb volley by Momo Yansane for Isloch. Strange times indeed.
Following the meeting of the National Game Network which took place in London on 7th March, the minutes from the discussion are available to download now.
The story of how Pompey fans saved their club is the subject of a brand new documentary feature film set to be released on streaming services this Easter weekend.
Last week it was confirmed that English football is almost all entirely suspended until it is safe to resume leagues and competitions.
On this day ten years ago Chris Kamara gave us some of the least attentive football reportage we’ve ever seen – completely missing a red card at Fratton Park as Portsmouth took on Blackburn. Professional as ever.
In the face of pressures on local communities brought on by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with people unable to work or feed their families, and with vital community lifelines lost, football – both through its clubs and supporter groups – has stepped into the breach. You can read part one of our round-up here.
Over the past two days, a number of public figures and politicians have called on elite footballers to take significant pay cuts to help their clubs through the on-going public health crisis.
COVID-19 has presented a hugely challenging and uncertain time for everyone and our thoughts are with all those directly affected by the pandemic. The Government’s message is clear – stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives.
