✍| Manchester FA is delighted to confirm the appointment of
@ManCityWomen
and
@Lionesses
keeper, Karen Bardsley, to its Board of Directors.
Welcome,
@klbardsley
!
UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2022 | FIXTURES 🏟
You've got your tickets, but what games are YOU going to?
Check out the fixture information and dates for Manchester & Trafford ⚽️😬
👉
🌹 This afternoon, our CEO
@BridgfordColin
attended
@AbbeyHey1
for the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Captain of
@ManUtd
’s Busby Babes, Roger Byrne.
A lovely touch by his former primary school 🙌
🏆CLUB SECRETARY OF THE YEAR | Manchester FA is delighted to announce that the Bernard Halford Club Secretary of the Year is, Debbie Tinsley of
@boothstownfc
👏
For more information about the award, and the full virtual presentation click 👇🎥
FULL TIME |
WE ARE GOING UP, SAY WE ARE GOING UP!
Salford City have been promoted to
@SkyBetLeagueTwo
for the first time in our history!
#WeAreSalford
🦁🔴
🎁 Our Christmas giveaway is live 🎁
First up, we have two sets of 10 x size 5 footballs. Simply like and RT this post to be in with a chance to win.
Competition closes at 12pm tonight, 18/12/18 and winners will be announced tomorrow, 19/12/18.
🌍 Chris Kavanagh, Manchester FA's first
@premierleague
referee, has been promoted to the FIFA list of match officials, the highest possible accolade for a referee.
Without the amazing volunteers across the country, grassroots football wouldn’t exist. Our
#BigThankYou
is to each and every volunteer at every club & league across Greater Manchester. Passionate & inspiring, you really are wonderful 👏👏👏.
#grassrootsfootball
REFEREE APPOINTMENTS | 👏
Congratulations to the following Manchester FA Match Official who has been appointed to an England Women Youth fixture ⚽️🏴
🗺 Manchester FA welcomes the Prime Ministers ‘roadmap’ and plans for a return to football. ⚽️
We are currently awaiting further information from the
@FA
and will communicate these as soon as we have them! 📢
COACHES MEMBERSHIP | ⚽️
Want the chance to see Mike Phelan deliver a practical coaching session on Thursday 1st July? Sign up to our MFA coaches membership and you could have that chance!
👉
🗣 |
@ManUtd
Assistant Manager
@Mike_Phelan_1
is taking over this channel on Friday night!
What’s it like to coach at Premier League level? How should I structure my own coaching sessions?
#AskMike
now and have your questions answered this Friday! 👉
📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE TO MANCHESTER FA MEMBERS 📢
📝 Open letter from Manchester FA CEO Colin Bridgford to all those involved in grassroots football across Greater Manchester.
👉
😔 We are devastated to hear of the passing of our former assistant manager, Ian Nevison.
'Nev' was a true Curzon legend, and played a huge part in the club's back-to-back promotions to the
@TheVanaramaNL
North.
Our most sincere condolences go to his family.
🤗 Suffering from
#BlueMonday
? Here's something to cheer you up... Win a new Nike kit for your team!
Simply RT and like this post to be in with a chance of winning.
Entries close 21st January at 11.59pm. Winners announced tomorrow, 22nd January 2019.
🎁 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁
The next prize is a set of 14 x navy and gold children's shirts.
Like and RT this tweet to be in with a chance!
Competition closes at 12pm tonight, 18/12/18 and winners will be announced tomorrow, 19/12/18.
XMAS GIVEAWAY | 🎁 DAY 1
Make sure you are following us to enter⚠️
Hit retweet and comment with your club name for your chance to win 30 training Balls!
10 x size 3
10 x size 4
10 x size 5
Good Luck 🤞
Congratulations to
@MarcusRashford
, who has been awarded an MBE for his services to vulnerable children over the coronavirus pandemic👏
Manchester is proud of you 🐝
🎁 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁
The third prize up for grabs is a set of 16 claret and blue men's shirts. To be in with a chance to win, just like and RT this post.
Competition closes at 12pm tonight, 18/12/18 and winners will be announced tomorrow, 19/12/18.
⚽️GOOD LUCK CHRIS: We start today by wishing good luck to former
@Manchester_FA
referee Chris Kavanagh.
Chris is fourth official in the
@ChampionsLeague
third-qualifying round first-leg between Slavia Prague and Dynamo Kiev tonight.
🗓️Kick-off is at 6:30pm (UK time)
MANCHESTER FA HQ UPDATE | 🏢
“Manchester FA is proud to be playing a small part to support Greater Manchester’s response to COVID-19 by vacating its HQ office, enabling the NHS to take occupancy and deliver its vaccination programme”.
Full story here⬇️
🌟 Congratulations to Simon Cooper who has won our Outstanding Achievement Award for running the
@mcrmarathonm
in response to the Manchester Arena Attack.
A standing ovation from the room for raising over £40k - well done everyone who helped our great city! 👏
✍️ | In the light of local lockdown provisions put in place yesterday evening all
@Manchester_FA
@LancashireFA
@Cheshire_FA
clubs are asked to continue to follow the FA Guidance issued on the 18th July 2020 unless otherwise instructed.
Well done again to
@FCUnitedMcr
on retaining the
#McrPremierCup
against
@FCTrafford
.
More footage to follow in the morning on what had been a terrific evening.
Also, credit to both sets of supporters who were very vocal. 👏
History is being made in Manchester and it’s inspiring a new generation 😍
The first
@BarclaysFAWSL
Manchester Derby takes place on this Saturday between
@ManCity
and
@ManUtdWomen
.
🎟️ Adult tickets are £7 and includes 3️⃣ FREE U16s tickets!
BUY:
We’ve put together a helpful matrix to support the North West Statement explaining what you can and cannot do due to the current restrictions.
🟢- Yes
🟡- Yes but we strongly advise against
🔴- No
Following yesterday’s events, it has never been more appropriate in ensuring that football is aware of the FREE courses available on Sudden Cardiac Arrest training.
Our thoughts continue to be with 🇩🇰
👇
🎁Monday Blues? Hopefully our next giveaway will change that 😊
⚽ Nike Footballs, all brand new ready for your teams in the new year 🎆
🤔How do you win? Follow us and retweet for a chance! Winners announced on Christmas Day 🎅
#MFA12Days
⚠️ Please note that at present, we're still unable to update you on the impact of Saturday evening's Government announcement on
#grassroots
#football
.
The
@FA
and Government are continuing to communicate and we'll provide details as soon as we can.
COUNTY CUP DRAWS | 🏆
🚨 The First Round draws for the Frank Hannah Manchester FA Premier Cup and Women’s Challenge Cup is out!
Good luck to all teams involved 🤝
LONG SERVICE AWARDS | 🏆
Great to be at
@FCTrafford
this evening for their friendly vs
@SalfordCityFC
and to present Graham Foxall and Dave Murray with their Long Service Awards. 25 years + of service to grassroots football.
👏👏👏 HUGE congratulations from us all here at MFA!
The FRANK HANNAH Premier Cup is back | 🏆
1️⃣ The opening round draw has been made with 15 teams battling it out for this year's title!
📆 Ties to be played W/C 4th October with the tie of the round broadcast live - TBC
🦁 LIONESSES OPPORTUNITY 🦁
Know a girl aged 7-11 years who would love to walk out with the
@Lionesses
? We have TWO player escort places for this Friday's SELL OUT game. To enter:
✔️ Follow us
✔️ Retweet this post
✔️Comment with your child's name, age & favourite player
Along with
@citctweets
, we have jointly funded the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AED) for grassroots football clubs in East Manchester 💙
READ MORE 👇
🔷
#ManCity
|
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION | 🙌
Everyone at Manchester FA would like to join the
@LandCAFL
in thanking departing secretary Brian Davies for an incredible 14 years service to the league.
You have lead a legacy and will be missed by many across Greater Manchester.
Thank you! 👏
🔴⚪️
Congratulations to
@AshtonUnitedFC
who have been promoted to
@TheNationalLge
North!
Their fourth play-offs in five years, the club have finally done it. 👏
🐝| 22/5/17
Today we will remember the tragic event that took place in our city 3 years ago today, where 22 people lost their lives.
Manchester is
#ACityUnited
; Then, now and forever ♥
In today's
#QueensSpeech
:
“This Christmas, I think of London and Manchester, whose powerful identities shone through over the past twelve months in the face of appalling attacks."
#WeStandTogether
🐝
Don't go through these new changes alone ❤️
If you're struggling use the below contacts:
📞 Samaritans 116 123
📞 Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247
📞 Mind 0300 123 3393
📞 Age UK 0800 678 1602
📞 Calm 0800 58 58 58
📞 Childline 0800 1111
📞 Papyrus 0800 068 41 41
Well done to Kav who is currently officiating
#LIVBOU
.
His first appointment in the middle at Anfield on a poignant day where the 96 are remembered ahead of the anniversary tomorrow.
As always, we’re extremely proud he’s representing us at the top level. A superb role model!
Following the Government’s latest announcement today please see the Guidance regarding Tier 4 restrictions:
This will apply to all football in Greater Manchester starting 12:01am on Thursday 31 December.
NEW SIGNING FOR MANCHESTER FA | 🖊️
Manchester FA is delighted to announce the signing of Leigh Gell who will be joining the team as the Women's Football Recreational Officer this month!
To find out more and importantly, who she supports read 👇