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Lowlands Development Teams Confirmed as League Set-Up is Revealed
A total of 68 teams across Scotland have been confirmed to be playing in the newly formed Lowlands Development League,…
Brothers Clean Up East End Pitch
Two young brothers have cleaned up their club’s football pitch after piles of rubbish were left scattered over the astroturf.…
Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Schools Sign Up for AFCCT Education Programme
20 schools across Aberdeen city and shire have signed up to be a part of Aberdeen FC Community Trust’s partner…
Ross County Using Zoom To Check Up on Players
Ross County have been holding Zoom training sessions online to keep their Academy players fit and conditioned during lockdown. …
BREAKING: July 13th Confirmed As Return Date for Grassroots Football
Grassroots football will be able to return on July 13th after Nicola Sturgeon announced an advancement of easing lockdown measures.…
Phase Three Offers Hope For Grassroots Football, says SFA
Scotland’s future move to Phase Three of lockdown presents “hope” for grassroots football, according to the Scottish FA’s Head of…
Kevin Thomson's Exclusive Chat to YFS
Kevin Thomson admitted he “nearly lost his love for football” at the very start of his career, in an…
Neil Parry's Advice for All Young Keepers
The Coronavirus outbreak couldn’t have come at a worse time for Alloa Athletic goalkeeper Neil Parry. The aptly-named shot-stopper…
Syngenta Juveniles Appoint New Chair
Syngenta Juveniles have appointed a new club chairman, whilst also holding a virtual AGM over Zoom for the first time…
Aberlady FC take on the Pass It On Challenge
Aberlady FC's 2011s have become the latest team to attempt the viral "Pass It On" challenge. With the…
United youngster passes Open Uni course
With no team training in over three months, it would be easy to think most youth players have spent their…
Where to Go After A Cancelled Cup Run
In the midst of this year’s cup final season, it’s easy to be emotionally impacted by the loss of…
Owen Coyle chats to KSA prize winners
In a special treat for prize winners in the Keep Scotland Active campaign run by Youth Football Scotland, Owen Coyle sat…
WoSFL Chairman Explains New Development League System
The new Development League will "give younger players a pathway for progression” according to West of Scotland League (WoSFL) chairman…
New Facilities "Change Outlook" at EKYMC
New facilities have “changed the outlook” for recently merged South Lanarkshire club EKYMC. Graeme Robertson, a coach at the new…
How to Keep Your Team Active with Dumbarton United
Many grassroots teams across Scotland have been doing different things throughout quarantine to keep themselves busy since training and leagues…
Balloan FC Offer Up Kit Budget to Community
Inverness side Balloan FC have offered their kit budget to citizens who are struggling to make ends meet during the…
Berwick Clubs Join Forces
Lowland League side Berwick Rangers and juvenile club Berwick Juniors have agreed an ambitious new partnership designed to give the…
Man United, to Brazil, to Clyde - the Career of John Rankin
The path to the top is often full of twists and turns, and no one knows that better than current…
Team United scoop €50,000 award
A Scottish disability charity has won a €50,000 UEFA award for their work during lockdown. Team United aim to support…