Liam Rooney

Continuing to improve pitches across @DerbyshireFA @Hilton_Harriers

🎟️ TICKETS UPDATE – DERBYSHIRE SENIOR CUP FINAL Following a fantastic initial response — with over 350 tickets already sold to GNE supporters — we’re pleased to confirm that additional tickets are now on sale for the GoCardless Derbyshire Senior Cup Final vs Ilkeston Town. 📅 Tuesday 21st April 📍 Pride Park Stadium, Derby 🎟️ Tickets available here ⬇️ 🔗👉tickets.dcfc.co.uk/en-GB/categori… ⚠️ Supporters must register for a Derby County FAN ID before purchasing tickets. There is no need to panic — there is plenty of availability, with further allocations ready if required. Due to segregation, GNE supporters are encouraged to purchase seats in the newly opened Block H and Block I. ⚠️ Please note: All children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Let’s keep the numbers building — a huge night awaits. 🔵⚪️ #vivaGNE #UpTheHillmen

🏆 MATCHDAY The GoCardless Junior Cup North Final takes place tonight! Glossop North End Community Club 🆚 Hathersage FC 📍 Surrey Street, Glossop North End AFC ⏰ 7:45pm 🎟 Pay on the gate (cash or card) £5 Adults | £3 Concessions Get down and support what promises to be a great final! ⚽🔥 📲 Live updates on X, with key moments on our Instagram & Facebook stories.

🏆 A big week of finals coming up… We’ve got three County Cup Finals taking place across next week - get down and support some great local football! ⚽ 📅 Tuesday 24th March Duffield Dynamo FC 🆚 Willington FC ⏰ 7:45pm 📍 The Raygar Stadium, Belper 📅 Thursday 26th March Wirksworth Ivanhoe 🆚 Hayfield FC ⏰ 7:45pm 📍 Tarmac Silverlands Stadium, Buxton 📅 Friday 27th March Glossop North End Community Club 🆚 Hathersage FC ⏰ 7:45pm 📍 Glossop North End AFC 🎟 Pay on the gate (cash or card) £5 Adults | £3 Concessions Who will lift the trophies? 🏆

Taking advantage of some beautiful weather to improve pitches both in the recreational and professional game @DerbyshireFA @burtonalbionfc @afcchellaston

FutureFit Roadshow is back again! ⚽🔥 Come and watch 3v3 football in action, learn about the new entry format, and be part of the journey towards the national 3v3 kick off in September. 📍 This Friday (6th March) Leisure United, Derby Racecourse ⏰ 18:00–20:30 📍 Friday 13th March Glossop North End Community Club ⏰ 17:30–20:00 Coaches & Parents welcome Watch | Ask | Learn Workshops included 🔗pitchbooking.com/book/event/923…

We’re delighted to welcome MJ Robinson Structures Ltd as the official sponsor of our 2025 Derbyshire FA Referee Awards Night 🏆 Their support helps us celebrate the dedication, commitment and excellence of match officials across the county 👏 Thank you for backing grassroots football and recognising the vital role referees play in our game. We’ve had some fantastic nominations so far - thank you! 👏 But we’d still love to see a few more come in for the following categories: • A talented female referee • A Level 4 and above referee • An exceptional volunteer • Someone who actively reduces barriers in the game • An assistant referee making a real impact If someone comes to mind, now’s the time to nominate them! 🔗calameo.com/esports-media/…

🏆 County Cup Finals 2025/26 - Dates & Venues Confirmed! 🏆 The stage is set for nine Derbyshire FA County Cup Finals this spring 🙌 A huge thank you to all venues hosting this year 👏 #grassroots #countycups

💡 Facilities & Fundraising Workshop Join Derbyshire FA for an informative online webinar exploring the full range of funding opportunities available to grassroots football clubs across the county. Learn about eligibility criteria, funding programmes, and how to submit a strong application - plus discover the support our County FA team can offer to help improve your club’s facilities. We'll have partners Easyfundraising and TeamFeePay to talk about how clubs can raise funds 📅 Thursday 12th February ⏰ 6:30 – 7:30pm 📍 Online webinar Perfect for club officials, committee members and volunteers. 👉 Find out more and register via the link - pitchbooking.com/book/event/009…

Have you had games cancelled or postponed this winter because the pitch just couldn’t take it? 🌧 Now’s the time to plan ahead and invest in pitch care that helps keep fixtures on next season. With £1,000s in free funding available through easyfundraising, you can start building a pot for maintenance and machinery. 💵 Join over 14,000 football clubs and teams and register yours with easyfundraising. Each time your players, parents, coaches and wider community shop online, they’ll raise cashback donations for your team at no extra cost to them! Join today easyfundraising.org.uk/derbyshire-fa/ 🔗

Struggling with waterlogged pitches? 🌧️➡️✅ This free regional webinar will help you keep your grass pitches match-ready, and recover from the winter. 📅 Online webinar 🤝 Hosted by the GMA & County FA Midlands Network 👉 Register now: forms.office.com/pages/response…

⚽️ Youth football is changing – and we need your help. Derbyshire FA & Derby Junior Football League are backing FutureFit 3v3 and supporting the rollout of the new U7s entry format. DJFL are now looking for volunteers to help make matchdays a success. Roles available include Matchday Facilitator/Coordinator and Fixtures Secretary. Interested? Get in touch via the details below. 🙌 📩secretary@derbyjfl.com 📩alexander.walker@derbyshirefa.com

Calling all female coaches! 🚨 We’re excited to launch a two-part coach development observation session in partnership with Derby County Women 🐑 🔍 Part 1: Observe the Derby County Women’s Talent Pathway in a live training environment 🏟️ Part 2: Go behind the scenes on first-team matchday For female coaches only, these observations offer real insight into both youth and senior environments - from planning and delivery to player support and matchday operations. See the posters for more details. Sign up now 🔗pitchbooking.com/book/event/d75…

Still time to get involved 🌈 Proud to be supported by Fans for Diversity, helping bring Derbyshire football and the LGBTQ+ community together. Get your free tickets now - pitchbooking.com/book/event/88f…

Join hundreds of clubs across England as they work towards becoming more inclusive with Disability Training For Clubs. With face-to-face support and step-by-step guides available, why not sign up to a workshop near you? ⚽ 📅Derbyshire FA's workshop will be held on Monday 2nd March at The Racecourse Hub Sign up here 🔗app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01995cb…

👏 It’s time to recognise the people who make the game happen. The first ever Derbyshire FA Referee Awards Night 2026 is coming soon, and nominations are officially OPEN! 🏆 We encourage all referees to take part by submitting nominations for deserving colleagues (or yourself). Grassroots referees, academy referees, assistants, volunteers, and those supporting equality and inclusion are all represented across the award categories. Know a referee who’s gone above and beyond this season? 📘 Check out the nomination e-booklet linked below and submit your nomination today. 🔗calameo.com/esports-media/…

⚽ Future Fit Roadshow – 3v3 Football in Action ⚽ Derbyshire FA are committed to supporting the implementation and delivery of the Future Fit programme through to the 2026/27 season. Join us as we take the first steps in showcasing the new 3v3 entry format. These sessions give coaches and parents the chance to: • Watch 3v3 football in action • Ask questions and build confidence • Understand the player development journey • Take part in parent & coach workshops 📍 Sessions are being hosted across Ilkeston, Derby, Glossop & Chesterfield 🆓 Free to attend – 🔗pitchbooking.com/book/event/923…

Passionate about inclusion? ⚽ This is your chance to help shape a fairer, more inclusive future for grassroots football across Derbyshire. Apply now.

🎄 The Ref Stop Christmas Mega Giveaway 🎄 Our partners at The Ref Stop are running their biggest giveaway yet - and you could win one of six amazing prizes! Prizes include: 🎮 Xbox Series S 🎮 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 👕 Signed Anthony Taylor EPL match shirt 🧳 Ref Stop roller bag ⚽ Match equipment set 🖤 Puma Pro DNA match kit bundle Spend £50 or more between 5- 18 December 2025 to enter. Winners will be drawn live on 19 December. Head over to therefstop.co.uk to get involved - and good luck! 🍀

Open the door to better - and get rewarded for it.🌟 Accredited clubs across Derbyshire build safer, stronger and more inspiring environments for every player. Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing, submit by 20th March to unlock this year’s rewards. To find out more email: ashley.donovan@derbyshirefa.com Or visit derbyshirefa.com/.../englandfoo…... #DerbyshireFA #EnglandFootballAccredited #ForAll