THE HISTORY MAKERS: CLAPTON CFC

As backup goalkeeper and general secretary of the Clapton Community FC Women’s Teams, Sophia Axelsson was at the heart of an historic FA Cup...

GURU NANAK: A FOOTBALL FAMILY

Tradition, inclusivity and last-minute equalisers. Tayyiba Yunus went to visit Guru Nanak Ladies, to see grassroots football represented perfectly in Gravesend. Guru Nanak Football Club...

NUTRITION: MATCHDAY

Eating right isn't just important for the pros. What should a grassroots footballer be eating on matchday? Emmy is a Sport and Exercise Nutrition...

FOOTY ADDICTS: CASUAL WOMEN’S GAMES

Footy Addicts has a thriving community of casual footballers, and we went to investigate their growing women's football scene. By Mike Backler. Images by Gem...

TREVOR BOOKING: WHISTLEBLOWER #2

Trevor* is an up-and-coming referee who will blow the whistle each month on what it’s really like to take control of grassroots games… Pre-season training...

MARTIN KEOWN ON GRASSROOTS

This month, we spoke with former England and Arsenal defender Martin Keown – who is an ambassador for McDonald’s grassroots football programme – to...