Stuart Botham

Chair @schoolsfootball 2022/23. Vice Principal, MCCT, NPQH & Apple Teacher 

[Stuart Botham @stunjac]

@BradleyKBusch @5Naureen Yes please, Brad. Many thanks

[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

📣 Vacancy 📣

The English Schools’ FA is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Social Media Officer to join our small team of staff based at our HQ in Stafford.

This fixed-term role until 30th June 2026 is an exciting opportunity for a creative and organised individual with a passion for football, storytelling and digital engagement.

If you’re ready to help grow the reach and impact of schools’ football across England, we want to hear from you. ⚽

📅 Apply by 2nd November 2025
🔗 Find out more - https://t.co/nVgITttzky
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[Lionesses @Lionesses]

A 3-1 win against Scotland for our U17 #YoungLionesses! 👏

[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

💥 Introducing the ESFA Young Leaders Award 💥

A brand-new 8-week programme designed to inspire and empower students aged 15–18 through the power of football ⚽✨

From communication and public speaking to teamwork, planning and resilience, participants will gain the skills they need to succeed both on and off the pitch 👏

Aligned with the OFSTED Personal Development framework and Gatsby Benchmarks, the Award helps prepare young people for future success in education, employment and beyond.

👥 Students who complete the Award will also be eligible to apply for the ESFA’s new National Youth Council, giving them a voice in shaping the future of schools’ football.

Register your school today 👇
🔗 https://t.co/RCAgnsnUqn

#ESFA #YoungLeaders #SchoolsFootball #FutureLeaders
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[Stuart Botham @stunjac]

@BrodiesFootball Fantastic, many congratulations.

[Errol Parker Kimbal @WembleyArchive]

On this day #OTD 1979 @wembleystadium connected by @EE from our archive; @England Schools take on @Cymru Wales Schools with a young Mark Hughes starring in midfield #MUFC. Lining up for the #ThreeLions are Trevor Steven, later of Everton, and Mark Walters later of Liverpool

[Errol Parker Kimbal @WembleyArchive]

On this day #OTD 1992 @wembleystadium connected by @EE from our archive: Tom Finney is the chief guest as @england schoolboys draw 0-0 with their #Dutch counterparts. Phil Neville, Danny Murphy and David Beresford all play for the #ThreeLions and the game is live on ITV

[Errol Parker Kimbal @WembleyArchive]

On this day #OTD 1989 @wembleystadium connected by @EE. @England Schoolboys beat #Belgium Schoolboys 3-1 with a young Ryan Giggs #Mufc and Nick Barmby lining up for the #ThreeLions.

[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England U18 Schoolboys🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Only 4 days until the England U18 Schoolboys begin their #CentenaryShield Campaign on Friday with a trip to Scotland

🗓️ 28th Feb
📍 Greenock Morton

@ONeillsSportsUK, @ArnoldClark, @ucfb, @inspiresport, Keystone sports, i-BrainTech
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[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

💥Schools' Football Week💥

📣 We are climbing towards a record number of entries for Schools' Football Week in partnership with @pokemonnewsuk ⚡

Give your pupils a boost with Schools’ Football Week 2025 📚⚽

Register now 👇
🔗 https://t.co/dUajRCICSz

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[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

💥 England U18 Schoolboys 💥

England 🏴 v @welshschoolsfa in the SAFIB #CentenaryShield

Join us at @thesilkmen for this exciting fixture on Friday 11th April, kick-off at 7pm ⚽

🎟 Tickets:
£10 for adults | £7 for concessions

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[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England U15 Schoolgirls🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Congratulations to the 18 girls selected for the 2024/25 England U15 Schoolgirls' Squad!

We cannot wait to see what you achieve on your international journey🙌

Full announcement 👇
🔗 https://t.co/ymxl4i7CrZ

[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

💥England U18 Schoolboys💥

Here’s how the fixture list looks for the England U18 Schoolboys this season ⚽

Make sure you check out our home matches and support the lads 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@ONeillsSportsUK, @ArnoldClark, @ucfb, @inspiresport Keystone Sports, i-BrainTech
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[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

💥England U18 Schoolboys💥

The England U18 Schoolboys’ journey begins on Friday 24th January as they take on Australia U18 Schoolboys at @Hednesford_Town’s Keys Park Stadium in an International friendly 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Get your tickets now! 👇
🎟️ https://t.co/fJmYASYgIG

[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

‼️POSTPONED‼️

Unfortunately we have had to make the decision to postpone today’s international final trial events due to the bad weather making the pitches unplayable.

Players involved have been contacted by email and a new date will be communicated ASAP.

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[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

💥England U18 Schoolboys💥

The England U18 Schoolboys’ journey begins on Friday 24th January as they take on Australia U18 Schoolboys at @Hednesford_Town's Keys Park Stadium in an International friendly

Get your tickets now!
🔗 https://t.co/fJmYASYgIG

[Stuart Botham @stunjac]

@HWT_PE Very well deserved. Good luck

[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

💥England U18 Schoolboys💥

England v @WelshSchoolsFA SAFIB #CentenaryShield fixture to be held at @thesilkmen ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The highly anticipated fixture will take place on Friday 11th April and will kick off at 7pm

Tickets are priced at just £10 for adults and £7 for concessions

[English Schools' Football Association @SchoolsFootball]

England U18 Schoolboys’ trial (South East v South West) planned for Sunday 24 November has been postponed to Sunday 1 December due to inclement weather. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿