#RestInPeace
#JermaineWright
London FA has lost 1 of our finest Council Members due to
#Covid
-19. Jermaine was also the Fixture & Referees Secretary of the Hackney & Leyton SFL. He will be sorely missed and we have some big shoes to fill. Our hearts & prayers are with his family.
Following the tragic death of John Ogunjobi in Tulse Hill on Nov 5, his club
@smpbrixton
are hoping clubs, fans, players and parents will join them in observing a minute's silence before games this weekend. Information: …
#footballunitedagainstknifecrime
Congrats!! To all our new Trainee Referees on completing the Hackney Marshes Female Referees Academy! Look out for a feature in
@GrassrootsPost
October issue
#LFAWaG
#RoadtoWEuro22
Ghana-born goalkeeper Arthur Wharton is considered not only England’s but the world’s first Black professional footballer.
He started his career at Darlington and was part of Preston North End’s so-called ‘Invincibles’ during the 1880s.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Congratulations to
@leytonorientfc
’s Dave Dodd who carries out the FA Trophy. Dave has been a volunteer at the club for a staggering 42 years, an incredible commitment! 👏🏼
We're proud to announce Ellie Guedalla & Julie Leaff from
@ClaptonCFC
have been awarded London FA The Lioness Award 2023! 🏅
Their impact goes beyond the pitch - making
#football
accessible to women and non-binary people who felt football wasn’t open. ⬇️
Farouk Menia is The
@FA
Grassroots Coach of the Year for Adults.
Sadly, he lost his fight to cancer.
He gave his all to his club and players, his passion and love for the game will live on.
Farouk is a hero never to be forgotten 🌟🥇
@FA
@McDonaldsUK
#GrassrootsHeroes
COVID-19 | Following the PMs statement on 31/10, we are now working with the FA and Government to better understand the implications for grassroots football in London. As soon as we have further info we will update our website.
WHY TREVOR DUBERRY PROUD TO BE A COACH EDUCATOR | ⚽
We spoke with
@Trevor_Duberry
about why he's proud to be involved in the coaching community.
Read the interview here ➡
London FA are proud to announce that Jaden Cameron from
@BalhamFC
has been awarded London FA Grassroots Coach of the Year (Male Pathway) 2023! 🏅
He goes above and beyond to ensure that every player feels valued, supported, and encouraged
More 👉
#GRH
Following recent events, we'd like to highlight that all grassroots clubs can apply for a defibrillator on the footballdefibs website.
Click on the link below to learn more ⬇️
UPDATE | Following the Prime Minister's announcement on 31 October, we're now working with
@FA
and Government to better understand the implications for
#grassroots
#football
in
#London
.
We will update you as soon as we're able to.
WHY ANDRE THOMAS IS PROUD TO BE A COACH EDUCATOR | ⚽
We caught up with Andre Thomas to understand what makes him proud to be a part of the coaching community 👇
UPDATE | Following today's announcement by the Prime Minister regarding the resumption of outdoor sports, we're now awaiting guidance from The FA and Government - as has been the case throughout COVID-19.
We will update you with this as soon as we receive it. Thank you.
We're proud to announce that Stacie King from
@CArrows_1981
has been awarded
#London
FA Positive Football Environment Award 2023! 🙌
Stacie brings such positive energy whilst fulfilling her club obligations with efficiency and diligence.
Full story ⬇️
The
@FA
has today announced it is to celebrate a significant new partnership with
@stonewalluk
, the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality [LGBT], by hosting an historic fixture at
@wembleystadium
. For more information, visit:
#blackhistorymonth
| Uriah Rennie was one of the first Black referees to officiate games in the Football League, taking charge of over 300
@premierleague
matches. Following his retirement, Uriah was elected as an FA Council Member.
The London FA staff would like to extend their thanks to our wonderful officials, teams, supporters, coaches, council members & everyone else that has made this Cup season so incredible! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Congratulations to all 19 of our 2018/19 Cup winners🏆
London FA are deeply saddened by the passing of
@leytonorientfc
manager Justin Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and everyone who knew him at this sad time. ⚽
#COVID19
| We hope you're keeping safe and well.
At present, we're still unable to update you on the impact of Saturday evening's Government announcement on grassroots football.
The FA and Government are continuing to communicate and we'll provide details ASAP.
THE RETURN | The
@FA
has today issued guidelines for the return of competitive
#grassroots
#football
.
For key dates and the guidelines in full, in addition to a series of downloadable documents, please head to our website.
.
@PeckhamTownFC
very own Mary Phillips captained England in two international friendlies against Sweden in 2006, subsequently becoming the first Black player to captain an England women's international side.
She earned 65 caps for the Lionesses.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#London
FA are proud to announce that
@R77official
has been awarded London FA Grassroots Club of the Year 2023! 🏅
They're providing a platform and developing young people from underprivileged backgrounds to achieve what they could never imagine 🤩
➡️
UPDATE | Following the Government update today we are aware many people will be awaiting a response on football specifically.
@FA
are working with the
@DCMS
and Government.
When the guidance is confirmed we will publish and share with our clubs and leagues.
COACHING |
#London
FA can confirm that ADULT 1-2-1
#coaching
sessions CAN still continue, provided that all Government
#COVID19
guidelines are followed to ensure the safety of both participants.
It is NOT permitted for Under-18 players.
Congratulations to
@ClaptonCFC
on their successful application to the Women & Girls’ Pitch Access Fund! ⚽️
We can’t wait to see how they will support female players to access more playing opportunities🤩
COACHES | The
@FA
has today issued a statement regarding the future of the coach education programme, which is to be taken over in its entirety by The FA centrally.
Update in full ⬇️
Who left the window open? 👀 our last Cup Final of the season is flying towards us! Tonight, the London FA Senior Trophy -
@EBTheDeres
v
@Bridon1935
🏆🙌🏼
KO 7.45pm at
@DulwichHamletFC
CLARIFICATION |
#London
FA would like to confirm that, at this stage, guidance for clubs at Steps 3-6 remains unchanged, despite London's move to Tier 2.
Yesterday (15 Oct), outdated info was briefly published in error. It's since been removed.
COACH | The London FA Coach Membership scheme for the 2021/22 season is now open! 📣
As part of the membership, you'll be able to access 6 x FA Tutor Led face-to-face sessions, various London Football Coaches Association Events, plus loads more ⚽
▶️
COVID-19 UPDATE | In light of the Government's announcement moving
#London
into Tier 2, London FA would like to provide guidance as to the permitted activity around
#grassroots
#football
in the capital.
Please visit the link below.
➡️
Thank you all for your patience. London Cup draws (adult & youth) will be released over the weekend, Senior Cup draw will be released on Tuesday once reviewed by the Cups & Competitions Committee. We have new staff adjusting to new systems, all challenges have now been overcome.
There are 653,626 teenagers in London - and every one of them is important. Don’t risk your life by carrying a knife. Share this film and help carry a new message:
#LondonNeedsYouAlive
#LNYA
UEFA C FULLY FUNDED PLACES |⚽
The application for Fully funded places (FFP) and Grassroots Discount for courses are OPEN. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 17th November 2022.
Click the link in the bio to apply! 🔗
#grassrootsfootball
#footballforall
#ldnfa
RETURN TO FOOTBALL | A reminder that outdoor grassroots football is allowed to resume tomorrow! 🙌
Before you get back onto the pitch, please take a moment to read The
@FA
's return to football safety guidance ⚽👇
🚨Cup Final - tomorrow night (9th April)
🏆 London FA Senior Cup
⚽️
@wellingunited
v
@BrentfordFC
B
📍
@WinFinchleyFC
, N12 0PD
⌚️ 7.45pm
Join us for one of the city’s most anticipated cup finals of the year! 🙌🏼👌🏼
CUPS | London FA would like to reaffirm that County Cup games are currently suspended until further notice, and not cancelled.
This situation is being reviewed on a regular basis as the impact of current
#COVID19
restrictions on the football season becomes clearer.
We’re honoured to be supporting two London teams at today’s Non-League Finals Day 🙌🏼
Join us for live updates from Wembley Stadium as
@CrayValleyPM
compete in the FA Vase and
@leytonorientfc
in the FA Trophy! 🏆
One more sleep until Non League Finals Day!
We’ll be rooting for London FA clubs
@CrayValleyPM
(Vase) and
@leytonorientfc
(Trophy)
Wishing all teams the best of luck at Wembley 👏🏼
Congratulations to WESFA for becoming an England Football Accredited League! ⚽🏆
We caught up with their League committee to discuss this wonderful achievement.
Link in the bio to read the full article.🔗
#EnglandFootballAccreditation
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COUNCIL MEMBERS | ⚽
London FA are delighted to announce we have some London FA Council members, Yasmin Hussain and Louise McGing, who have been connected with prestigious national awards 🙌
Click below to read more about it 👇
And let's hear it for our winners!! Congratulations to
@BarkingU16
who do indeed take home the silverware for
@barkingfc
this afternoon winning
@LondonFA
Sunday Youth Cup Final!!⚽️🏆
STATEMENT |
#London
FA would like to confirm that all 2020 County Cup Finals are not cancelled. 🏆
Instead, they have been postponed and remain under constant review. Please follow the link below to read the full statement.
🔗
FT and Balham FC are the London FA Senior Cup Winners! Both teams played some great football in a great spirit, but
@BalhamFC
pulled away for a 4-1 victory over
@CrayValleyPM
#LFACupFinals
In line with the national
@FA
's strategy for women’s and girls’ football, which aims to double participation by 2020, the London FA is leading the drive regionally with its new four-year project, which will be backed by £200,000 worth of funding in partnership with
@WembleyTrust
.
#MerryChristmas2020
| Everybody at the County FA would like to wish our local
#grassroots
#football
community a very Merry Christmas.
Thank you for all your hard work and commitment during a tough year for all.
Enjoy today and stay safe.
WINDOW OPEN--UEFA B Coaching Bursaries
Set up to support increasing diversity among FA Level 3 (UEFA B) qualified coaches. If you’re a female coach and/or a coach from a BAME background & hold an FA Level 2 you can apply. Opens 14/02/2019 to 11/04/2019
London FA is delighted to announce details of two funding opportunities for the 2018/2019 season. This funding aims to assist clubs in developing new teams & those with existing teams trying to make their club sustainable. For more info visit: 😀⚽️
Apply for a fully-funded place on Introduction to Coaching Football today.
Applications for fully-funded places are open until 9 January 2022.
You must have completed BT Playmaker by England Football to receive a fully-funded place. Find out more 👇
CONGRATS | Thankfully, some great news in amongst the frustration of last night's government announcement - huge congratulations to
#London
FA council member Nahimul Islam, who has been recognised with a British Citizen Award Medal 👏👏
➡️
What’s in the bags, you ask? 🤔
Only the fresh officials’ kit for tomorrow! Stay tuned for all the updates of the U13 & U14 Youth Cup finals 🙌🏼🏟
#LFACupFinals
COACHING |
#London
FA can confirm that ADULT 1-2-1
#coaching
sessions CAN still continue, provided that all Government
#COVID19
guidelines are followed to ensure the safety of both participants.
It is NOT permitted for Under-18 players.
Competition 🎟 Want to win a pair of tickets for Non League Finals Day on 19th May at Wembley Stadium? We’ve got 10 pairs to give away!
To win, RT and tweet us which London FA side you’re on 🙌🏼 Is it
@CrayValleyPM
(Vase) or
@leytonorientfc
(Trophy)?
Closes 5pm Tues 7th May!
Congratulations to
@TootingBecFC
on becoming Charter Standard from Amanda and everyone else at London FA! ⚽️🥳🏆 Interested in your Club becoming Charter Standard? For information, visit:
#GrassrootsFootball
Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting legacy on our national game.
As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between 9-11 Sept.