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Congratulations to a further 6๏ธโฃ Birmingham County FA match officials who have gained an end of season promotion from the FA ๐ฅณ
These promotions reflect the exceptional standard theyโve delivered throughout the 2025/26 season - well done to you all! ๐
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Congratulations to the 3๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ Birmingham County FA match officials who have gained an end of season promotion ๐ฅณ
These promotions recognise their hard work, dedication and commitment across the 2025/26 season - well done to you all! ๐
...and more to come shortly! ๐
Ahead of the @AdobeWFACup final this Sunday, we'd like to congratulate all of the Birmingham FA match officials who have been appointed to the competition this season! ๐
#AdobeWomensFACup
From the moment I walked into the ground, something clicked. I met a group of lads who are now some of my closest mates. They welcomed me like family. It felt like a brotherhood โ thousands of people pulling together for one cause: roaring Coventry home. And for the first time in football, I truly felt it. The more games I went to, the deeper that connection became. The heartbreak after defeats. The pride after victories. The pain of falling short. The joy of fighting back from League Two. I fell in love with the club, the people, and the community around it. Coventry embraced me from day one, and Iโve always wanted to give that love back however I can.
Thatโs why Iโve supported charity events in the city quietly over the years. Why I contributed to the iconic George Curtis and John Sillett statue when Joe Elliott needed help getting it over the line. Why I offered to fly Lauti over from Argentina for the Luton playoff final after seeing how brilliantly he represented the club online. And why I played for free at the โWe Are Liveโ concert on monday after promotion to the Premier League. How could I charge a club thatโs given me so much joy?
From the RICOH to the CBS, from Southend away, Blackburn away, to the "Home Games" at St Andrews.... Millwall away, QPR away, Luton awayโฆ from playoff heartbreak to League One glory during Covid to the infamous robbery at Wembley against United (where I was sat in the cov end) -ย Iโve lived the highs and lows with everyone else. Watching games on planes, trains, in cars, on phones and iPads around the world. Thatโs when you realise itโs more than football. Itโs about belonging. Camaraderie. Community.
So what genuinely hurts isnโt the idea that I support both United and Coventry - Iโve always been open about that. Itโs the suggestion that Iโm somehow โusingโ Coventry. Trust me, i say this without any arrogance intended but I was selling out 20,000 capacity arenas around the world whilst sat in attendances half that size watching coventry. I only say that to diminish any clout claimsย which I'm not here for, and Never have been. Iโm there because I love the club, the people, and being part of the Sky Blue Army.
To me, supporting two clubs has never been that deep,ย but for the record I'm a cov fan who keeps an eye on United's scores. Loads of people have an English team and a Scottish team and nobody bats an eyelid. Iโve grown up feeling connected to both England and Ireland because of my parents โ and anyone whoโs heard my dad speak knows heโs the most Irish man alive. That probably explains why Iโve played for both England and Rest of the World at Soccer Aid tooโฆ England this year by the way ๐
If youโre still reading this, just know Iโll keep going to as many Cov games as my schedule allows, and Iโll love every fucking minute of it. Because I love my mates up there, I love what the club stands for, the city and its community, and I fucking love Coventry City Football Club.
Big up the gaffer and my pal Frank. Iโll sign off with the text he sent me the day he joined Cov - โUP THE FUCKIN COV!!!!! ๐ฉต๐ฉตโ
See you in the Prem. #PUSB
Tom x
@CCFCSSO Problems all morning not allowing me to purchase any tickets how can this happen with over 7,000 tickets for sale ??? It appears that I am not the only one that had issues today this is just not acceptable and not once have you placed anything out on social media about this
Our next meeting is tomorrow evening.
Monday 26th January. 7.30 PM @ Jaguar Cars Sports & Social Club, CV5 9PS
Guest speaker is National List Referee Matt Scholes. All welcome
This is what grassroots refs deal with every weekend.
Not pro level โ your local parks.
Abuse is killing the game faster than new refs can be trained.
Respect isnโt optional.
No ref, no game.
#TheRefereeForum#RespectTheRef#GrassrootsFootball
@stokecity Very poor interview from Mr Robins โฆ. We go long ???? Did you watch the same game ?? A City legend for me as a manager but took a little off that day from this interview
Looking for a new football experience in 2025-26?
Become a a #referee and acquire new skills:
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Contact your County FA to find referee courses near you! ๐ฉ
Freebies? Loads.
Signed Anthony Taylor shirt? Oh yes.
Get involved and gear up for success.
Come see us at Ref Stop HQ to be in it to win it. ๐
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๐ฅณ๐ GIVEAWAY ๐๐ฅณ
Weโre giving away this home shirt SIGNED by Milan van Ewijk ๐โ๏ธ
To enter:
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Birmingham County Football Association is proud to announce the celebration of its 150th anniversary โ a major milestone in the story of football across the Midlands! ๐
As part of the celebrations throughout 2025 and the 2025/26 season, a new 'Online Memory Board' has been launched. This digital time capsule will collect and showcase photos, videos, and memories from all levels of the game, from grassroots to historic cup finals ๐ธ
Share your BCFA football memories โ photos, videos, or memorabilia โ along with a short description here โก๏ธ https://t.co/FoXR9y7auu
#BCFA150
Saturday saw the first of our County Cup finals at BCFA HQ, with Stourbridge FC U16 Girls facing Alvechurch Foundation U16 Girlsโฝ
Stourbridge were crowned 2024/25 Girls County Cup Champions after a strong 4โ0 win๐
Commiserations to Alvechurch U16 Girls who played brilliantly ๐
Thank you to the match officials, everyone associated with both clubs, and all who attended! You can view all of the photos here โก๏ธ https://t.co/s19t4cCXjk
๐ท @focussports98
November 28: Frank Lampard takes over at Coventry City with the club 2 points off the relegation zone.
February 15: Frank Lampard's Coventry sit 7th in the Championship, 1 point off the Playoffs.
What a job he's doing ๐
Guys, @Chivsy123 dad has gone missing in Cheylesmore. If you have seen him around today please contact me or Chivsy. Sadly his dad suffers from dementia so could be anywhere, please share to help
Giveaway time!
If England beat Spain on Sunday, we'll be giving away the choice of a Home or Away kit print with any name / number!
To enter:
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Good luck!