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Est. 2019 | A Registered Charity Football Team Breaking The Silence For Bereaved Fathers Through A Shared Love Of Sport | Enquiries: sufclondon @gmail .com
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Featuring,
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,
@JodyMorris
,
@SaintLambo07
& Joe Cole.
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🗓️: Sunday, 11th August
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𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 ⚽️
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023
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🗓️: Sunday 15th October
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🏟️:
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We, at Sands United London are a charity football team providing a lifeline and support to bereaved dads who have experienced baby loss.
We’re here for you. Right now. Tomorrow. And every single day after that.
If you want to join, please get in contact.
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We have recently gained many Charlton Athletic FC fans, so we’d like to take the opportunity to announce again, the delight and joy it brings us to have
@CAFCofficial
Captain and Founder of
@AcademyJp6
,
@jpearce05
as our ambassador.
Like and retweet to raise awareness.
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𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 ⚽️
𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 & 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓
📅: Sunday 17th July 2022
🏟️: New River Stadium, N22 5QW
⌚️: Gates open 13.30
🎟️:
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭.
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Please kindly take a minute of your time today to share a heartfelt message towards
@DavidH_26
and the family, on what would have been the first birthday of their baby, Bean.
Some may say you are too painful to remember. We say, you are too precious to forget.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬
We are delighted to announce former Premier League footballer,
@konch3
as our manager for the Celebrity Charity Football Match. ⚽️
Goals4GOSH welcome British actor,
@tamerhassan
as their man in the charge for the day.
🎟️ Ticket link in bio.
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@tiannathewriter
Thank you
@tiannathewriter
for taking your time out to raise awareness about our charity. Perhaps, your act of kindness could be the reason another man finds healing through our cause.
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Twitter,
Please kindly join in as we shower our love to
@corbett_michael
,
@gvbpts
and the respected family on what would’ve been the first birthday of their baby boy, Sonny.
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
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Twitter,
Please send your love to Tony, Thomas and their families on what is proven to be a sorrowful day.
Tony lost his son Teddy, on what would have been his first birthday today. Similarly, Thomas would’ve celebrated the third birthday of his daughter, Florence.
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Dear Twitter,
Please kindly take a minute of your time to spread some love to
@KForbes_8
and
@JosieRebecca_xx
today on what would have been the sixth birthday of their baby boy, Ashley.
Little children leave footprints in our hearts. They are never forgotten.
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Today marks the first day of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Baby Loss Awareness Week raises awareness of pregnancy and baby loss in the UK. We, at Sands United FC London are helping to break the silence.
Please join us this week in remembering the babies who died so soon.
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It was only a matter of time. 👏🏼
Congratulations to
@jj_Roble
on being awarded an MBE in recognition of her commendable services towards football.
One of the best referees in the game and most certainly, a trailblazer in breaking barriers.
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Today, we remember Hatim and the family on what would have been the first birthday of their baby girl, Nadine.🕊
Whilst you held her in your arms for a short while, we hold her in our hearts forever.
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@fesshole
We are a charity football team in London who exist to provide healing and a lifeline to bereaved fathers who have suffered the loss of a child.
Contact us to join, if you’ve been affected. Partners matter and deserve the chance to be heard too.
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We marked a special occasion yesterday with displays of pink and blue smoke grenades in loving memory of all the children who couldn’t be with us.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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Please share your love today as we remember
@simonharris87
and the family on what would have been the first birthday of their baby boy, Magnus-Ocean.
Death ends a life, but not a relationship. To mark the life of their son, a minutes silence will take place at kick-off.
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We would like to recognise the work of
@EssexCountyFA
Referees, David Michnowiec, Steven Seago and
@RyanAnderson7
for their meticulous decision making on Saturday.
Amongst much backlash that officials sadly receive, let’s spread some love.
Photographer: Cobra Images
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We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to
@SouthamptonFC
Legend,
@mattletiss7
for attending our charity match last week Sunday.
We cannot thank you enough for gracing the event with your presence. Your involvement was commendable. 👏🏽
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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The moment we asked former
@SouthamptonFC
Legend,
@mattletiss7
about his favourite goal of all time. ⚽️
What goal would you pick?
Videographer and Editor:
@Rootz_TV
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Today and always, we shower our love to James and the family on what would have been the sixth birthday of their daughter, Leila. 🕊️
Your little girl will forever be in our hearts, her memory everlasting in those who knew her.
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Twitter,
Please spread some love to Tom and the family on what would have been the third birthday of their baby girl, Emilia.🕊
Each new life, no matter how brief, forever changes the world.
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Without referees, there is no game. Yesterday’s match officials espoused high levels of passion and professionalism.
They deserve to be appreciated for the sacrifices they make. Let us gather together to thank the referees for a job well done.
Photographer:
@KayrPhotos
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We are excited to announce Former
@FulhamFC
Legends, Barry Hayles and Sean Davis will lace up their boots for us this Sunday.
Joined by
@officialbantams
and
@jff_football
international footballer,
@1jamielawrence7
.
All likes and retweets are profoundly appreciated.
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29.07.2022. Today, our Co-Founder
@Johan_uk
would have celebrated the fourth birthday of his daughter, Hope.🕊
Please join in, as we shower our love to Johan and the family. Your kind words unequivocally provides a level of support beyond measure.
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I have a kind request from the power of Twitter!🚨
We’re currently 90 followers away from reaching a milestone of 1,000 followers. Please can everyone like, retweet and share this so we can get one step closer to our goal. Help us to help others.
Ready, Set…Share!
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An incredibly heartwarming moment to witness David Michnowiec, the referee embracing
@danny_paintin
after the memorial game for his son, Ronnie.🕊
This gesture is extremely commendable. Please like and retweet as he deserves to be praised.
Photographer:
@KayrPhotos
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We believe in fostering an ethos within football in which, women are welcomed and respected equally.
Can you please help us connect with female referees, within London and the M25? We would love to support them as much as we would, male referees.
Please tag them below.
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Hope was relentless in how she welcomed herself on the pitch. She cheekily nutmegged YouTuber,
@the_irishguy
.
Together, we can inspire and empower communities to help unlock equal opportunities for girls to participate in the sport.
Photographer:
@chrismyattphoto
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At a time when county football associations are encouraging female participation across all aspects of the game, we express admiration for JJ and Shelley.
Football is a sport for everyone and nobody should receive abuse for enjoying the game on account of their gender.
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Today and always, please show your love in abundance as we remember Lewis and the family on what would have been the second birthday of their Shining Star.🕊
A life may last just for a moment, but memory can make that moment last forever.
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We understand that not every bereaved father who finds us will be interested in football. Thus, we have now expanded our social club to the world of Golf.
If you’re interested in joining this extended avenue of sport, please get in contact with us to learn more.
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Love them or not, referees deserve to be appreciated for their ongoing sacrifices.
Extraordinary service from yesterday’s
@LondonFA
match officials on duty.
@Danny_King1
, Aseea Coombes and Rueben upheld the laws of the game impeccably. 👏🏽
Photographer:
@KayrPhotos
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Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023.
We exist to help men break the silence surrounding baby loss. Join us as we unite to commemorate the lives of all the babies who briefly lived.
We’re here for you today, tomorrow and every other day after that.
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On this day, we remember Simon and the family on what would have been the fourth birthday of their daughter, Maisie.🕊
Love never dies. They live in our heart forever.
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We’re incredibly thankful to have reached 3k followers. Please consider this message a small token of our appreciation.
You make us seen and heard, far and wide. You cannot imagine how much light you may shine onto a bereaved father grieving from the loss of his child.
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Last month,
@itvfootball
held a celebrity six-a-side football match to highlight how we use sport to provide healing to men who have shared experiences of grief.
A huge thanks to our esteemed guests and to
@WestHam
for providing us with their training ground on the day.
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Please extend your heartfelt messages to Michael and the family, as we commemorate the life of Winter-Rose on her fourth birthday.🕊
You were the Rose who became a garden of love.
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Today, we extend our love to
@MrAndyMoz
on what would have been the fourth birthday of his son, Elian.🕊
We also share in this time of grief with Josh on the third birthday of his daughter, Sky.🕊
The ones who left footprints on our hearts, left a story worth telling.
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Yesterday concluded the final day of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023 and we took to the pitch in honour of all the babies who briefly lived.
While we like to believe we can make a difference on our own, sometimes we can do even more together.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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Today marked our 1 year anniversary. Nothing screams celebration more than the devouring of this sweet delicacy.
Although it’s been a long journey, it wouldn’t have been possible without you all. Here’s to another year!
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We would like to take a moment to say, thank you. Thank you to each and every person who has followed us on this bittersweet journey. We’re incredibly blessed to reach 10,000 followers.
Here’s to achieving many more milestones together!
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Our bereaved dads proudly taking part in today’s
@osterleyparkrun
.
In memory of Eleni, Ciara, Amani and all the babies lost. 🕊️
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12.08.2022. We dedicate our love today, to George and the family on what would have been the second birthday of their baby boy, Alfie.
Please share your comforting words during this time of grief. We hope it can provide a sense of healing amidst the chaos of emotions.
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Father's Day can be a tough day for many dads in our community as their thoughts turn to their precious babies. Days like this can bring your grief back to the surface.
We have permanent bonds to those we have loved, and their death doesn’t bring an end to that bond.
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Sometimes you have to stay silent because no words can explain what is going on in your mind and heart.
Photographer:
@Astrid_Tontson
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𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄🚨
📅: Saturday 11th June
🏟️: Meridian Sports & Social Club, SE7 8QS
⌚️: 2pm KO
🎟: £10 entry (CASH ONLY)
Special appearance from former
@ChelseaFC
and
@England
footballer.⚽️
Please like and retweet to help us raise vital funds for our charity.
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Today and always, we join hearts as we remember
@johnfquinn_
and the family on what would have been the sixth birthday of their baby boy, Ryan.🕊
We share in this time of grief, but also share in the love and memories created.
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Please share a kind word as we remember Kriss and the family on what would have been the seventh birthday of their son, Aarael.🕊
Your child is always with us. First in their lifetime, then forever in our memory.
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A focus on the need for gender equality across football is vital. Let’s blaze the trail for more women to confidently get involved.
A flawless performance from yesterday’s match officials, Alison Wade, Abi Oyeleke and Reanna Rhodes.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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We are delighted to announce,
@CAFCofficial
professional footballer and founder of
@AcademyJp6
,
@jpearce05
has agreed to become an ambassador for us at Sands United FC London.
This agreement brings us much joy as he was a natural choice for us. Thank you
@jpearce05
.
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If it is said that the measure of a civilised society is the way it treats it’s poorest, is it the measure of our sporting character and values the way we treat the officials?
A terrific performance from tonight’s
@EssexCountyFA
referees.
Photographer:
@chrismyattphoto
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06.08.2022 - another unfortunate date. Today, Nick would have celebrated the twelfth birthday of his daughter, Eleni.🕊
Let’s offer our heartfelt messages on a day which is proven to be sorrowful.
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Memories saturate my heart and the story of you spills from my eyes.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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A moment of appreciation for
@EssexCountyFA
referees, David Michnowiec, Dave Leeks and
@ade_ref
for their exceptional decision making and involvement on Saturday night.
Remember, referees are humans and it doesn’t cost a penny to be kind.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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Today, we reflect on what would have been the sixth birthday of Darcie, the daughter of
@jsmithj11
, and Luan, the son of
@thomashole
who would have celebrated his first birthday.
Little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived.
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Before kick-off on Saturday, we fell silent to remember all of the children who sadly lost their lives whether before, during or shortly after birth. 🕊️
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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We asked Instagram, “who would you like to see us play this year for our charity event?”
The most common answer concluded, the
@Sidemen
. We would relish the opportunity to play them. With the power of Twitter, please help us get one step closer in facilitating this!
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24th June 2022 - today
@danny_paintin
and the family would have wished their son, Ronnie a happy first birthday.🕊
May the outpouring of love and acts of kindness bring comfort, in knowing that your loss is deeply felt by many and help you throughout this day of sorrow.
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A goal which deserves a second glance. An audacious attempt from the halfway line which ended up in the back of the net, against
@benshephard
. 😳
It was a moment that encapsulated the dynamic of the game quite well.
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Please take a moment of your time to send your heartfelt words to
@osotroopa
on what would have been the second birthday of his daughter, Valerie.🕊
Love and friendship are what gets us through tough times. We give them both to you and your family.
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Twitter,
Please extend your love to James and the family on what would have been the fifth birthday of their daughter, Leila.
Your little girl will forever be in our hearts, her memory everlasting in those who knew her.
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On Saturday, we were joined at the hip, as we and
@KentSandsUnited
lit up the evening in commemoration for the five children who sadly couldn’t be with us that night.
Fly high Sonny, Luan, Darcie, Willow and Abi.🕊
Videographer:
@Rootz_TV
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We would like to show our support towards the
@HerGameToo
campaign. We believe in fostering an ethos within football in which, women are welcomed and respected equally.
Please help us connect with female football referees? Kindly tag any in the comment section below.
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We’re all working together through grief; that’s the secret.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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Yesterday,
@GMB
held a seven-a-side football match for the
#1MillionMinutes
campaign to highlight how we use sport to provide healing to bereaved fathers.
A huge thanks to our esteemed guests and to
@WestHam
for providing us with their training ground on the day.
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Can the power of Twitter help?🚨
One of our players family is competing in the
@SandsUK
Ribbon Run in memory of her son, Ronny. Please take a minute of your time to kindly donate. Please like and retweet.
Ready, Set….Donate & Share!
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May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you.
Amandeep Singh (Deepy)
30/08/1999-17/12/2021🕊
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We welcome heartfelt messages to Jordan Greenwood and the family on what would have been the second birthday of their baby girl, Isabella Rose.🕊
Your kindness provides an abundance of support beyond measure during such a challenging time.
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One of our own, Rob, will be running the 2022
@LondonMarathon
in memory of his eldest daughter, Lyra, who was sadly stillborn at 39 weeks in 2016. 🕊
Your donation will help
@SandsUK
continue to provide their infinite services. Click down below! ⬇️
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The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, or touched, but are felt in the heart.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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That’s it for tonight as we conclude our first game back in 2023 against
@blf_north
. ⚽️
We would like to recognise
@LondonFA
referee, Jim Duffy who officiated impressively, especially at his senior age. His dedication is admirable. 👏🏼
Photographer:
@KayrPhotos
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23.08.2022. On this day, Mat and the family would have wished a happy second birthday to their son, August.🕊
Please extend your love on what is proven to be a crestfallen moment.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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“We’d be in a lot worse place if it wasn’t for this (support group) and talking”.
Unity is power and creating a safe space where men can come together and talk about their grief, and encourage one another is a powerful way of dismantling barriers within society.
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Over 700 people pledged their time to
@SandsUK
during the
@GMB
#1MillionMinutes
campaign.
We would like to extend our genuine thanks to all the celebrities who took part against our team of dads last month.
Click below to watch the match! ⬇️
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On this day, we remember Michael and the family as they commemorate the life of Winter-Rose on her fifth birthday.🕊
Twitter; please outpour with love and kindness during this time of grief.
Photographers:
@Grassrootsandb1
&
@parnellphoto_
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Standing silently beside a friend who is hurting may be the best gift we can give.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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7,000 followers! We couldn't have excelled this far in such a short period without you. The constant love and support we receive is genuinely outpouring. Another milestone for us.
Here’s to even more growth in the future!
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Last week, we commemorated the lives of all our babies who are no longer with us. 🕊️
This is a path no-one chooses. It has no map and no end. But, with careful support, it is a path that can become easier under foot.
Photographer: Aidan Laws
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A moment which turnt into an everlasting memory. On his honorary game,
@thomashole
scored on what would have been the first birthday and anniversary of his son, Luan.
Photographer:
@KayrPhotos
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Many are always quick to criticise the errors of referees, however we would like to applaud the quartet of
@LondonFA
match officials on Sunday.
@Danny_King1
,
@GafferGibs
,
@RyanJLTarrant
and George Forbes all did a superb job. 👏🏽
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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A blissful end as we conclude our charity football match against The Evelyn Rae Foundation.
It was played in extreme good spirit, full of admiration and love for the occasion. Two teams united upon loss.
Above all, charity was the winner.
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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We dedicate our thanks with a moment of admiration for U18’s
@LondonFA
referee, Tom Flanagan supported by
@middxfa
referees, Anthony Matthew and Phil King for their flawless decision making yesterday.
Be kind and respect the referee. 👊🏽
Photographer:
@Grassrootsandb1
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“Hold Him” 💥
Listen to
@SpursOfficial
Legend, Sandro mic’ed up. 🎤
Videographer and Editor:
@Rootz_TV
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Together, we can build a more welcoming environment empowering women within football. Let’s strive to be a catalyst for positive change.
If you’re a female referee within London, please can you make yourself known to us. 👋🏼 We’d love to support. Twitter, can you help us?
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