Richie P

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

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[Plains AFC @AfcPlains]

CLUB STATEMENT

Grassroots Football Under Threat – Local Pitch Prices Now Completely Unsustainable

Plains Amateur Football Club is speaking out on behalf of ourselves and the wider grassroots football community in North Lanarkshire.

We are deeply concerned — and frankly outraged — by the latest astronomical price hikes for hiring local council-run 11-a-side astroturf pitches during so-called "peak times" (Monday to Thursday evenings). The cost for a two-hour slot now stands at a staggering £280.

📌 Add in our £360 monthly direct debit for training lets, and teams like ours are now facing monthly pitch hire costs of £800–£1000. That’s before you even factor in referees, league fees, kits, transport, and all the unseen volunteer work that keeps clubs running.

This is simply not sustainable for any grassroots football team — especially not those based in working-class communities like ours.

⚠️ Decisions Made by Those Detached From Reality

These pricing decisions are being made by directors and senior officials who have no connection to grassroots sport, no engagement with local clubs, and absolutely no understanding of the financial pressures facing community-run teams.

Once again, we’re seeing people on large public salaries — completely alien to working-class life — impose policies that will cripple community sport.

This is not just bad governance — it's sheer greed. They expect premium payments for facilities that, in many cases, are poorly maintained, outdated, and neglected.

🏴 A Pattern of Disrespect Toward Working-Class Sport

Let’s call it what it is: another example of the working class being priced out of spaces we built, sustained, and gave meaning to.

Grassroots football isn’t just a game. It’s a lifeline — for young people, for mental health, for social bonds, for building strong communities. These decisions risk destroying that, all in the name of squeezing a few extra pounds from the very people they should be supporting.

🤝 Time to Stand Together

We’re not staying silent and we don’t expect other clubs to either.

💬 We invite and encourage any local teams, coaches, committee members, or supporters who share our concerns to get in touch and stand with us. The more united our voice, the harder it is for those in power to ignore.

Plains Amateur Football Club.

#ScottishFootball
#GrassrootsScotland
#SupportScottishClubs
#ScottishGame
#ScotlandFootball

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

A 3-0 defeat last weekend followed by a poor start again this week had us under pressure early on…
But credit to the lads — we settled, dug in, and turned it around with a strong response to come away with a 4-2 win.

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

🔴⚪️Pre-Season Starts Today! ⚪️🔴

After a poor season last season, we’re back at it tonight and ready to kick off preparations for the new season.

We’re still actively looking for players to strengthen the squad. If you’re looking for a new challenge, DM the page

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

🔴⚪️ MATCH RESULT⚪️🔴

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

🔴⚪️NEXT MATCH⚪️🔴

🆚- @Ghillmoorcroft
📆- 29-3-25
🏟️- Renfrew Sport Centre
🏆- @OfficialSMAFA Championship A
⏱️- 09:15 KO

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

🔴⚪️NEXT MATCH⚪️🔴

🆚- @Ghillmoorcroft
📆- 22-3-25
🏟️- Coltness HS 3G
🏆- Championship A
⏱️- 11:15am

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

🔴⚪️MATCH DAY⚪️🔴

🆚- @WhitehartAFC
📆- 15-3-25
🏟️- Glasgow Club Crownpoint
🏆- @OfficialSMAFA Championship A
⏱️- 11:00am

@scottish_aff @ScotAmFA

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

Next Match

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

LAST MAN STANDING!!

We will be hosting another last man standing competition.

£10 for one shot! The winner takes home half of the money raised and the rest goes to the team!

Message if interested with your number to be added to a group chat, good luck!

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

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Saturday 30th November

Championship A League Game

Gladstone Athletic vs Craigneuk SMA

Garnock Campus, Beith

9am KO
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[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

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Saturday 16th November

Championship A League Game

Craigneuk SMA vs Milngavie Wanderers

Greenfield Football Parks

11am KO
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[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

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Saturday 9th November

Championship A League Game

Southside vs Craigneuk SMA

Kingston Playing Fields

10am kick off
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[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

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Saturday 2nd November

Championship A League Game

Port Glasgow Athletic vs Craigneuk SMA

Port Glasgow Shared Campus PA14 6PP

9:30am KO
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[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

‼️🚨PLAYERS WANTED🚨‼️

The club are looking for a few players in every position due to injuries, suspensions and a really poor start to the season. Need to be of a good standard.

Anyone interested contact the page or the managers page

[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

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Saturday 26th October

Strathclyde Cup

Thorniewood vs Craigneuk SMA

Bothwell haugh, Strathclyde Park, 4G

11:15am KO
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[Craigneuk SMA @Craigneuk_SMA]

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Saturday 21st September

West of Scotland Cup

Whitehart vs Craigneuk SMA

Glasgow Club, Crownpoint grass park

10:45am KO
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