Future stars: from the Foundation’s pathway to the brink of the Premier League
Over the years there have been dozens of young Foundation players who have progressed into the Albion academy. Three of those players – Matt, Aiden, and Will – talk about their journeys so far. MATT HAYDEN “I started football at about five or six years old. I joined my local team, Plumpton, because a couple
Disability football festival at Hale End
More than 250 young players from across England came together for the final Premier League Disability Football Festival of the summer at Arsenal’s Hale End. Premier League Disability Football Festivals giving young people a sense of belonging; this festival was one of three held throughout the year, bringing together 14 to 16-year-olds for short, sharp
Albion girls enjoy cup final at St George’s Park
A team of girls representing the Albion travelled up to St George’s Park to take part in the final of the Premier League Kicks Cup. They earned their spot at the Under-16s Girls final after winning their regional qualifiers earlier this year, joining around 400 other young people for two days of football. Football clubs
Pan-disability success in Surrey
The BHAFC Foundation’s pan-disability sides enjoyed a successful trip to the Surrey FA for a series of tournaments. The Godstone Farm Pan-Disability Tournament – a fixture of the football calendar – sees pan-disability teams from across the south east compete. Our Under-12s, Under-16s, and adult sides all travelled to Surrey to take part, with our
Matt and Jacob memorial game raises over £3k on 10th anniversary
A charity game in memory of Jacob Schilt and Matt Grimstone has raised more than £3,000. A memorial game – the Grimstone & Schilt Cup – takes place every year in honour of Matt and Jacob. This year’s edition raised over £3,000 thanks to donations, a raffle, cake sales, and a blind auction. The game