Rukanah Mogra

FA Sunday Cup Preview •

FA Sunday Cup Third Round Preview

The FA Sunday Cup is a national knockout football competition in England, organised by the Football Association (FA) exclusively for grassroots Sunday League teams, offering them a chance to compete on a larger stage since its inception in 1964. It plays a vital role in grassroots football by showcasing the talent and passion of Sunday League teams, which form the backbone of the amateur game, and providing a platform for underdogs to compete against the nation’s best. The competition fosters community engagement, emphasising the social and recreational value of grassroots football while inspiring players, coaches, and clubs to strive for excellence. By spotlighting amateur teams, the FA Sunday Cup celebrates grassroots football’s ability to nurture talent, build community spirit, and keep the love of the game alive.
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA •

Wykin Social put three past Moira United to lift Sunday Premier Cup

On a wet afternoon at Holmes Park, Moira United and Wykin Social FC went head-to-head for the pinnacle of Sunday football in Leicestershire, the Sunday Premier Cup. Wykin hit twice in the first half, leaving a mountain to climb for Moira, but the visitors ended any doubts late on with a third through Player of the Match Jake Brown and capped off an incredible cup run.

Moira United had the better chances early on, the first coming after winger James Harrison took a wonderful cross-field ball dow
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA •

Foxes Academy Win Womens County Cup Final

In a tightly contested match between two brilliant sides, it was Louis Sowe’s Leicester City side who emerged victorious, after second-half goals from Player of the Match Amya Hammond-McLean and substitute Romy Saunders were enough to crown them winners of the Westerby Group Women’s Cup 2023/24.

Leicester City started off well, with full-back Libby Wooffindin trying her luck twice from outside the box but, on both occasions, it was caught comfortably by Holly Mayfield in the Anstey goal.

Ten m
Sheffield Wire •

How faith leaders are enabling deaf communities connect with religion

A Christian minister who dreamt that Jesus was speaking to him in sign language is one of many religious leaders helping deaf people connect with their faith.

In the UK, there are 40,000 religious buildings, including churches, mosques and synagogues – many which have been adapted to help worshippers with disabilities – but there can still be a disconnect between d/Deaf people and their faith.

Rev Mark Smith, 67, a retired priest from Liverpool, spent over 20 years in the Christian ministry, w
Load More