Chris Funnell

Head of Football Operations @LincolnshireFA. All views are my own.

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

@LincolnshireFA I’m late to the party! I’ve got two but the main one is definitely my daughter making the decision to give football a go in a team setting ❤️👍

[Lincolnshire FA @LincolnshireFA]

We are proud to announce the Lincolnshire FA LGBTQ+ Inclusive Accredited Club Programme!

The programme seeks to guide and recognise clubs that are making steps to be LGBTQ+ Inclusive.

#OneLincolnshireCommunity 👇

https://t.co/79EuhKdcYi

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

I was privileged to share this afternoon with @Blacky1885 and his family. A thoroughly deserving national winner, a committed volunteer youth coach who has made a positive difference to so many young lives @SpaldingUnited.

Congratulations, Lee👏👏

[Lincolnshire FA @LincolnshireFA]

CONGRATULATIONS, LEE! 👏

Huge congratulations to @SpaldingUnited Youth coach Lee Black, who has been named as @EnglandFootball's NATIONAL 𝘽𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 winner! 🏅

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

Thanks to all clubs that attended our ‘Club Structures & Governance’ workshop last night. A really worthwhile evening, lots of good discussion and learning points.

Also, a special thanks to Claire and Jennifer @northbankforum who created & delivered the evening’s content.

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

A fantastic opportunity and great to see @LincolnCity_FC engaging in this programme 👏👏

[Lincolnshire FA @LincolnshireFA]

PLACEMENT | As part of its #Coach #Inclusion and #Diversity Plan, The @FA has partnered with 19 professional clubs in its 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚 for the new season, including @LincolnCity_FC!

Want to be considered? Read on...

https://t.co/riaV9zzJLm

[Lincolnshire FA @LincolnshireFA]

🎖 | We have been shortlisted as a finalist twice in the Football Development category at the 2022 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙁𝘼 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨, for our #CerebralPalsy & #FrameFootball Programme and our #WalkingFootball Programme.

Full story ⬇

https://t.co/rUgXs0TahT

[Lionesses @Lionesses]

🏆 OUR ENGLAND. OUR CHAMPIONS. 🏆

[Lincolnshire FA @LincolnshireFA]

🏆 SPIRIT OF GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AWARD 🏆

Do you know somebody who raised the bar in #lockdown and went above and beyond?

Put them forward for #GRFA21 here ⬇

https://t.co/D2FjbqBK2a

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

Thanks to the @croftsyfl for the invite to sit on their league development forum last night - great to see such proactivity from a league for the benefit of its members 👏👏

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

👏👏👏👏

[Chris G @GR8Coaching]

Can keepers be entered into the hall of fame? @sturge_p

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

The day we’ve all been waiting for in grassroots football.

Let’s make sure we follow guidelines, ensure people are safe, feel comfortable and have fun after such a long time away from the pitch!

Happy ‘Return to Football’ Day 🙌⚽️

[Sleaford United FC @SleafordUnited]

We are delighted to announce that we are now officially an FA Charter Standard Club!

Thanks to @LincolnshireFA and @ChrisLFA for helping us achieve this fantastic award!

Up the SUFC⚽️💙

[Lincolnshire FA @LincolnshireFA]

RETURN TO FOOTBALL | Ahead of the resumption of outdoor competitive football on 29 March 2021, we've put together a video explaining the guidelines in place to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Watch it here 👇

https://t.co/3lG0pYINUM

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

@ltfceddieclark Hi Steve - what are you looking for? Happy to help where I can. Your Club Sec will have received all the invite and details post-evening 👍

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

A busy week with the return to football only 10 days away. A great Charter Standard ‘Club Forum’ with over 65 clubs represented, discussing how we can work together to support a smooth transition back to the sport we all love.

Can’t wait to see grassroots back ⚽️🤙🎉

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

So proud of @SPowellLFA and the work she’s put in with local clubs and football providers to support the growth of women’s football in Lincolnshire.

Can’t wait to see how these foundations flourish in the next couple of seasons 🐯⚽️

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

Thanks for attending this week and presenting your product to our Charter Standard Clubs 👍⚽️

[SNAP Sponsorship @snapsponsorship]

We are delighted to be partnered with @LincolnshireFA to support their affiliated clubs through sponsorship.

Want to get involved? Sign up here https://t.co/2C0xhocoUg

Use the promo code 'LincolnshireFA'for full access at £8.25pm

#sponsorship #TeamSNAP #grassrootssport

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

Thanks to @azds1492 for your support with grassroots organisations in Lincolnshire - here’s to many more 🙌⚽️

[Chris Funnell @ChrisLFA]

Great to see clubs and leagues in Lincolnshire signing up - @SleaTownJFC, @croftsyfl, @CrowleColtsFC, @NLJuniorFutsal, Humberston JFC & Crosby United JFC

Let’s get more joining the ‘good fight’ 💪⚽️

[Lincolnshire FA @LincolnshireFA]

NEWS | We're inviting #grassroots leagues and clubs in #Lincolnshire to sign up to @kickitout’s new Equality Charter 🤝

This is your chance to join the fight for #equality in #football.

Read more here ⬇

https://t.co/yFHiabrhuB