If you've found your way here, you might have already cottoned on to the fact that it's April 1st, and that we might not have been working quite as closely as we suggested with the FAs in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to bring some positivity to the game with the introduction of a new Green Card. However, seeing as you're here, we'd like to bring you some positivity on this Easter Monday, and not make you feel like a complete fool. We're offering an extra 5% off everything on our site for today only, including all our already competitive sale prices. Just use code 'GreenCard ..read more

In the world of sports, there's always room for innovation and creativity. One such example that has been growing in popularity in recent years is Footgolf. Combining the precision and skill of golf with the energy and flair of football, Footgolf offers a unique and exciting experience for players and spectators alike. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a football enthusiast, Footgolf presents an enticing blend of both worlds. What is Footgolf? Footgolf, as the name suggests, is a fusion of two beloved sports: football and golf. The game follows the same principles as golf, wit ..read more

This week the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the sport’s main lawmaking body were due to announce controversial plans to introduce a blue card into football as part of trials of a new sin-bin system. The IFAB is looking at bringing in these new measures to try to reduce the levels of dissent towards match officials, poor player behaviour and number of cynical fouls across the game. The announcement has now been delayed until after the IFAB's AGM next month to allow them to be discussed further, however it did remind us about sin bins in the grassroots game. You mig ..read more

Following on from The FA's first Silent Support Weekends last season, it's back again with the weekend of 2nd-3rd March 2024 being selected for this 2023-24 season. Being honest from the feedback we heard, there were lots of positives, especially with the changes to the 2nd one which allowed coaches to coach rather than expecting total silence from everyone on the sidelines. However there was also some frustrations. A small minority were just rants because it seems they just love to shout and bawl throughout games - which is what it was brought in to try and curb - but the ..read more

As well as offering our great range of football equipment and accessories, did you know that we also offer a wider range of sports equipment and accessories? ⚽️ ? ? ? ? ? ? ? We currently have a number of schools and sports education providers across the UK we supply to, and we're always looking to build on this area. If you work at a school or sports education provider do get in touch as we'd love to have a chat about how we can support you. Or if have friends or family who do, please share our details with them. We have a catalogue available on request that we can send out, either digital ..read more

The new Smart Ball Soccer Bot has been more popular than anyone ever expected. We sold out ridiculously quickly and it looks like we're not alone, judging by all the calls and messages we've been getting from customers asking us about it, leaving many with a bit of a headache this Christmas. If you've not managed to get one for Santa to deliver this Christmas, and with new stock of the Soccer Bot not due in until the new year, we thought we'd take a look at what you could consider as alternatives to ensure there is football related fun gifts this festive period, each for un ..read more

This year's Smart Ball Soccer Bot has been so popular. We sold out ridiculously quickly and it looks like we're not alone, judging by all the messages we've been getting from customers asking us about it, leaving many with a bit of a headache this Christmas. If you've not managed to get one for Santa to deliver this Christmas, and with new stock of the Soccer Bot not due in until the new year, we thought we'd take a look at what you could consider as alternatives to ensure there is football related fun gifts this festive period, each for under £50. Smart Ball Counter Football F ..read more

Christmas will be here before we know it, and there's no time like the present to get planning and help Santa with some gift ideas in plenty of time for the big day. Whether you're looking for a main gift, or a few little extras, we're here to help! If you're thinking of a decent sized goal, this Powershot Quickfire Speed Goal is a great choice.   They're really easy to put up and take down so it gives you the option of keeping it up for a number of days when the weather is better in the summer, but also you can quickly put it up to use it for a day or a few h ..read more

English football is uniting this weekend, 30th September to 1st October 2023, to emphasise the importance of safeguarding in our national game through the FA's Play Safe campaign, endorsed by the NSPCC. Every level of English football, from the Premier League to grassroots, is showing support for this initiative. The core message of this year's Play Safe campaign is clear: safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, including coaches, players, parents, spectators, and volunteers. The Play Safe Pledge encourages clubs and leagues to commit to safeguarding during the Play Safe weekend, with visib ..read more

While the joys of playing football on the pitch are many, it's obviously equally important to ensure the safety of young players. One crucial element of football safety that often goes overlooked is the use of shin pads. There are lots of reasons why it is important for children to wear shin pads, or shin guards are they're also referred to, when playing football and why they shouldn't step onto the pitch without them. Shin Pads Provide Protection from Injuries One of the primary reasons children should wear shin pads while playing football is to protect themselves from injuries ..read more