Striker Challenges
This drill features striker-specific challenges that look to improve and develop a striker’s individual contribution and ability. This is achieved through drills that focus on reactions, running in behind and quick counters. Reactions Litter the box with a number of...
No.10 Challenges
This drill centres around the no. 10 role and looks to strengthen individual aspects of a player’s game in this position to create dynamic and innovative attacks through screening and subverting previous drills surrounding the offside trap and blocking shots....
Discount Football Kits Partners with MyClubPro
We are very excited to announce our latest partnership with one of the UK’s fastest growing club website providers MyClubPro. Not only do they share our passion for grassroots football but their website solutions are tailored to this level of the game. Here is what...
How To Become A Football Club Secretary
cssThe secretary is one of the most important roles in a club or league. The main point of contact for your County FA, team managers and clubs/leagues, the secretary will look after the administrative duties for the club/league. Often, a volunteer who loves the game...
How To Become A Football Club Treasurer
When starting a football team, one of the most overlooked but equally important roles within a football club is the club treasurer. A club treasurer is integral to the smooth running of the club, so you’ll need to work closely with the entire club committee. As the...
How To Become An FA Charter Standard Adult Club
Why become an FA Charter Standard Adult Club FA Charter Standard was launched in 2001, WHY? To raise the standards of grassroots football and give clubs such as yours the opportunity to provide the best possible environments and give players the best possible...
How To Become A Sports Physiotherapist
How to become a football physiotherapist is a question we’re frequently asked. Contrary to popular belief, there isn’t actually a specific role known as a ‘football physio’. You would be a Chartered Physiotherapist who works in football. Becoming a sports...
How to Start A Football Team | Setting Up A Grassroots Football Team
How to start a football team is a question we regularly receive, so if you're looking to start a football team you've come to the right place. Football is the most popular sport in the world. Watched and played by millions on a daily basis, there are a number of...
A Guide to Football Pitch Sizes | Pitch Dimensions
Do you need to know the sizes of a football pitch? Our pitch size guide has the answers for you! Football pitches are an integral component within the sport. Not only can a pitch be the difference between winning and losing or enjoyment and...
How to Progress Up the Coaching Ladder: UEFA Pro Licence
Following the acquisition of the UEFA A Licence, you’re then ready to take the final step in your coaching qualification journey to obtain the prestigious UEFA Pro Licence. Course Details The FA UEFA Pro Licence is the mandatory qualification for all first team...
The Difference Between Kit Bags and Player Bags
Match day preparations are an inescapable part of football. Forget the training and tactical side of the pre-match build-up. Instead, think about the arrangements that are made which make the match and its many facets possible in the first place. One of these is the...
How to Progress Up the Coaching Ladder: UEFA A Licence
After gaining the UEFA B licence on your journey of progressing up the coaching ladder, the next step is acquiring your FA Level 4 Award, or as it’s more commonly known: the UEFA A Licence. As can be seen from the qualification pyramid below, the UEFA A Licence is the...
Premier League 18/19 Season Preview
It's that time of the year again: we're well into August and the new Premier League season is upon us. After Gareth Southgate restored pride and optimism to a nation following England's first World Cup semi-final appearance since 1990, the domestic season returns with...
Guide To Football Pre-Season Training | Football Pre-Season Tips
The most important factors to consider during the first days back at pre-season training?After a long layoff from training and/or competition, the body and mind have had time to recover from the stress and pressures that work in conjunction with competing and training...
How To Get Sponsorship For Your Grassroots Football Team
If you're part of a football club looking for sponsorship for football kits, you've come to the right place. Sponsorship is one of those necessary evils that all low-level football teams must eventually face up to. But economic hardship coupled with a lack of...
How to Utilise Set-Pieces at Grassroots and Beyond: Corners
Set-pieces are one of the universal tools available to any team at all levels of the game. But more often than not, their effectiveness isn’t fully realised. When issued correctly, set-pieces can create additional outlets for scoring goals and add a whole new...
January Transfer Window: A Look Back At The Transfers From This Window
It’s been another busy transfer window for clubs in England with several high-profile ins and outs from almost all the teams in the Premier League, and the Championship. In case you’ve missed any, here are the biggest deals of the window below! Alexis Sanchez [Arsenal...
Prostar: End of an Era
It is with great sadness to announce that Prostar has officially finished trading. The company boasted over 100 years’ experience of recognising exactly what teams need from a quality sportswear brand. Their incredible value and exceptional customer service helped...
UEFA Nations League: How will England qualify for EURO 2020?
The UEFA Nations League draw has taken place with England being drawn against Spain & Croatia. Immediate panic started on social media with England fans worrying about their chances of qualifying. However, much confusion surrounds the new Nations League and how...
Manchester Respect League’s 12 Rules For Junior Football
Previously, many believed that the FA were implementing a new nationwide ‘12 rules’ scheme across all levels of junior football. But these reports which surfaced mid October weren’t exactly correct – the rules do exist but they are not directly associated with the FA....
Interview With The Winners Of Our Girls Football Week Giveaway!
Earlier on in the year, we ran a fantastic giveaway giving Women's football teams the chance to win a 14 brand new Nike kits for their team. The prize included free number printing on the back of the shirts and free club badge embroidery, both done...
Women’s Football Key Figures: Hope Powell
The meteoric rise of women's football over the last few years has been a warmly welcomed one. Both investment and coverage have seen substantial increases and even at grassroots level, the game continues to grow. Girls Football Week runs from 6 Nov - 12 Nov and...
Women’s Football Key Figures: Bibiana Steinhaus
Women's football is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing female sports. With new levels of funding, coverage and support being shown towards this side of the game, we look to continue this trend. Girls Football Week runs from 6 Nov - 12 Nov and amongst our...
Top 10 Players In Women’s Football
The increase in both coverage and popularity for the women's game over the past few years has been exponential. Whether you have been a longtime fan or are just now beginning to follow women's football, we've got you covered. Girls Football Week runs from 6 Nov - 12...
How To Become A Successful Football Writer
Want to become a football writer? It's not the least bit surprising that there is such a strong correlation between football's increasing popularity and the volume of aspiring football writers out there. Unfortunately, the market simply cannot handle this number. And...
Is the UEFA Nations League Positive for International Football?
What is the UEFA Nations League? International friendlies are often talked about with great disdain, particularly by those associated with the English game. Whether it’s an inherently British quality or not, there’s clear rationale behind this widespread...
FIFA to Lift Ban on Home Nation Shirts
Talks with footballing associations in the UK have led FIFA - football’s world governing body - to lift the ban on displaying the poppy on home nation shirts. FIFA is understood to have drafted a proposal to its member nations with revisions that could see the poppy...
The Premier League’s New Transfer Window Closing Date
On Thursday (7th September 2017) afternoon - one week after the transfer window slammed shut – Premier League clubs unanimously voted to bring forward the summer window deadline from August 31 at 23:00 to August 9 at 17:00; effective from next year and the upcoming...
Is Wayne Rooney England’s All Time Great?
Early Wednesday afternoon (23rd August 2017), ex-Manchester United and current Everton forward Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football, effective immediately. After a call between himself and England boss Gareth Southgate earlier this week...
Girls Football Week Giveaway
Updated 24th July 2017 To celebrate Girls Football Week, Discount Football Kits are giving a Women’s football team the fantastic opportunity to win 14 brand new Nike kits + 1 Nike GK kit. As part of the prize, we will include numbers printed on the back, free...