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Liverpool and Everton to invest jointly in grassroots football

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Getty Images | Richard Kenyon, chief executive officer for Everton in the Community, said: “Grassroots football is the lifeblood of our game and plays a vital role in our communities.It is where the journey starts for our future professional footballers but also brings health benefits to participants of all ages and abilities."

The clubs will each invest £75,000 a year for the next three years in a grassroots football development fund in Liverpool.

The fund will be for providing equipment, training opportunities and pitch-time for clubs, leagues and families facing financial barriers.

5 November 2019 - 8:43 AM

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