We’re a ‘beacon’ League pioneering The FA’s changes to junior football, making it more fun and more competitive in a clam, safe, child-friendly environment. Our Centre concentrates on long-term player development rather than short-term match wins. The faster and further we can develop all players, the better. The FA says: Look after player development and winning will take care of itself.

Pioneering Junior Football

How do we accelerate player development?
We have Silent Sidelines (clap but don’t shout out) and far less Touchline Coaching so players can make their own decisions. Players get roughly equal time on the pitch and play in a variety of positions quickly building their understanding and experience of the game. All clubs must field Mixed Ability Teams (no old fashioned ’A’ and ‘B’ that hold players back) so every game is more evenly matched and our Power Play rule prevent games becoming too one sided.
All this increases challenge and makes us by far the most competitive junior League around.

The Format
The formats are 9v9 and Futsal to give children more skilful touches of the ball. There are 3 one-and a-quarter hour sessions, kicking off at: 9.00am; 10.15am; and 11.30am on Sundays
Mike Doyle Centre
Centre Manager: Matthew Tracey
The Armitage Centre
Centre Manager: Chris
GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST SEASON YET
Upcoming Fixtures
Keep up to date with all of the upcoming fixtures and find out who you are going to face next.
Season Calendar
U13’s
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Foundation Cup
We play in the rain but sometimes have to cancel sessions due to snow,ice, flooding or storms.
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June 2020
11v11 transitional weeks
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Venues
Address
Armitage Sports Centre
Moseley Road
Fallowfield
Manchester
A few house rules from our hosts:
- No metal studs, blades or flat trainers on the pitch
- Parents not allowed on the playing area
- No smoking or chewing gum
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