The Grassroots Football Team Raising £70,000 in SIX WEEKS | The Grassroots Hotline Podcast Ep. 5

Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-... In this episode of The Grassroots Hotline Podcast, we sit down with Wes from Kirkham Juniors - a club that’s been at the heart of its community since 1972. This isn’t just a conversation about football. It’s about what really keeps grassroots clubs alive. Wes shares what it takes to run a club with 300+ kids, 26 teams, and a handful of volunteers holding it all together. From sleepless nights and endless admin to fundraising, pitch problems, and the reality of relying on community support, this is the side of grassroots football most people never see. We also dive into: How Kirkham Juniors is trying to raise £70,000 to build new pitches Why volunteers are the backbone of every club The real cost of running grassroots football The importance of community, mental health, and giving kids a place to belong Why every parent plays a bigger role than they think And more than anything, this episode shows why people like Wes keep going. Not for recognition. Not for money. But for the kids. If you care about grassroots football, this is one to watch. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Grassroots Hotline ⚽ Follow Centre Circle for more grassroots stories 📢 Want to support your local club? Start by sharing this video #GrassrootsFootball #FootballPodcast #CommunityFootball #YouthFootball #NonLeague #FootballStories #Volunteers #KirkhamJuniors