How Abi makes mum’s heart “burst with pride”
Young attacker Abi has played in the BHAFC Foundation’s talent pathway for five years. 12-year-old Abi is one of many success stories to come out of the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation’s talent pathway in recent years. Abi, from Worthing, has been playing with the Foundation since she was seven years old and hopes to
Reuben’s time to shine
Inclusive football has given Reuben, 12, the chance to show off his qualities. Reuben’s journey to find his place on the football pitch wasn’t easy. The 12-year-old, who has autism and ADHD, took a while to find his feet when he first joined the BHAFC Foundation’s disability football programme. “Reuben was the youngest player when
How the Foundation got Tilly smiling again
After seeing his daughter start to lose her love for the game, Tilly’s dad was on the lookout for a solution. Tilly, from Seaford, started playing a few years ago but lost her confidence after her team stopped taking her along to games. “She loves playing football,” said dad Luke, a season ticket holder at
Roman, football, and epilepsy
“Roman eats, breathes, and sleeps football,” says Roman’s mum Gem, “It’s in every single thing he does from the moment he wakes up.” Roman, 8, plays in our Elite Centre and, as you can see, is absolutely wild about football. Last year, Roman was diagnosed with epilepsy after having a seizure at home. Roman’s mum
How Layla overcame major surgery to re-learn football
“She’s been on crutches, she’s been in wheelchairs, and she’s still come out of it smiling,” mum Rebecca said about her daughter, Layla. Layla was named as the BHAFC Foundation Award winner at the annual Players’ Awards ceremony, earning praise for her resilience and attitude on the football pitch. Layla, 12, first joined in at