Roberta Taylor. 💖💎

𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐋𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 🔥⁣ ⁣ As proud sponsors and supporters of AFC Rushden & Diamonds, @Fuel_sell are honoured to be at the heart of our club, and we cannot thank them enough for their support.⁣ ⁣ As our next FA Cup game approaches, Fuelsell is putting out a call to fans - WE NEED YOU!⁣ ⁣ Bring a friend. Make the noise. Back the boys. Let's make this a matchday to remember 💙⁣ ⁣ COME ON, YOU WHITES 💎

SUPPORT AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS NEW HOME AT SLATER’S LODGE ✍️ Since 2011, AFC Rushden & Diamonds has been a centre of our community 💎⚽ Through football, youth programmes & local events, the club has changed lives and brought people together. Now, we have the chance to secure Slater’s Lodge as a permanent home by supporting the inclusion of Slater’s Lodge in the North Northamptonshire Local Plan 🏟️ More than just a ground, it will be a sustainable community hub — a place for sport, learning & local events for generations to come. Your support is vital. Please sign the petition today, share and repost and help us make Slater’s Lodge a reality 👉 chng.it/QtFSKfP5d9

Non-League footballer Jack Badger has sadly taken his own life aged just 24 💔 If anyone is struggling, please, please please talk to someone. You are NOT alone. Where to get help if you're struggling. You don't have to suffer in silence if you're struggling with your mental health, or just need to talk. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help. Samaritans: Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, text SHOUT to 85258 or email [email protected], in confidence Childline: Phone 0800 1111. Calls are free and won't show up on your bill. MIND: Phone 0300 123 3393 for information about how to access mental health support. You can also email [email protected]. PAPYRUS: A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults. Phone 0800 068 4141 Depression Alliance: A charity for people with depression. No helpline but offers useful resources and links to other information

RIP Riley 😥 Riley Townsend, from Ashfield, who played for Kirkby Colts FC & @Terversal FC tragically took his own life aged 12, leaving his family and the wider community completely devastated. 12-year-old Riley had been diagnosed with ADHD and autism and was struggling, he was described as "polite and kind" but had "had enough" and took his own life on Sunday, September 1. The day after his death, a GoFundMe was launched to help his family cover funeral expenses. (Link in comments) Fundraiser organisers Jodie Draycott and Abi Hill said: “His parents are afraid they can’t afford to give him the send off he deserves, so we are asking people to find it in their hearts to help this family through this very painful time.” Our thoughts and prayers go out to Riley's parents, family, club and teammates. Where to get help if you're struggling You don't have to suffer in silence if you're struggling with your mental health, or just need to talk. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help. Samaritans: Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, text SHOUT to 85258 or email [email protected], in confidence Childline: Phone 0800 1111. Calls are free and won't show up on your bill. MIND: Phone 0300 123 3393 for information about how to access mental health support. You can also email [email protected]. PAPYRUS: A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults. Phone 0800 068 4141 Depression Alliance: A charity for people with depression. No helpline but offers useful resources and links to other information #RIPRiley #MentalHealthAwareness

📕 Diary of a Grassroots Coach 🗣 Yes, I did the seemingly unthinkable after weeks of consideration I decided to award a player with the Managers Player award, this player was my son who plays on the team. I’m absolutely appalled by the response from some of the parents who openly said…Read HERE teamgrassroots.co.uk/hell-br…

"Every child deserves their chance" I’m old enough to know I’m not good enough to play, maybe it’s time for me to walk away.... I sit on the sidelines waiting my turn. I can’t wait to get on and have energy to burn. I tried my best in training. I tried my best at school. I’ve behaved well for Mum and dad and always for coach. I ask coach if I can play and he says the game is really tight. If you let me on I will play with all my might. It’s not so fun stuck on the side alone. While my friends are playing and I’m cold to the bone. I know others are better but I always try my best. How will I get better if I don’t play with the rest. My coach wants to win, I just want to play. This is my childhood at the end of the day. I thought this was fun but it’s not anymore. Coach isn’t interested in me only the score. I’m old enough to know I’m not good enough to play, maybe it’s time for me to walk away... TeamGrassroots

I overheard a coach selecting the starting 7 for a match. The 3 that didn’t start immediately asked if they were subs. Coach said “No, not subs, this week you 3 are the Game changers” Kids looked so happy. It was great to watch. #Teamgrassroots #grassrootsfootball #GRF