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Behind the whistle: the trials and tribulations of being a referee

Behind the whistle: the trials and tribulations of being a referee

by Adam Hulme-Thomas | May 23, 2025 | Behind the XI, Legends XI

If you’ve ever found yourself watching a women’s football game at any step of the South Yorkshire footballing ladder, it’s probably been odds-on that the man in the middle of the park is Richard Trinder. But, before you start turning to your fellow supporters and...
Giant killing & mastering the dark arts – How Handsworth Ladies and Gary Jepson achieved their FA Cup dream

Giant killing & mastering the dark arts – How Handsworth Ladies and Gary Jepson achieved their FA Cup dream

by Lewis Railton | May 23, 2025 | Behind the XI, Behind The XI 3

Reaching the FA Cup First Round is every grassroots club’s dream. It only happens once every blue moon, and will forever overshadow any silverware, county and league cups. Not only did Handsworth achieve this, but a mix of dark arts, a raucous crowd, and tight family...
Inside the club who have become household names in Worksop

Inside the club who have become household names in Worksop

by Sebastian Alston | May 23, 2025 | Behind the XI, Behind The XI 2, Legends XI, SJR Worksop

Credit: Graham Pool SJR Worksop Ladies founded in 2015 as ‘Worksop Town Ladies’ through their affiliation with Worksop Town FC, however split in 2020 to come under the SJR Worksop banner. SYWF spoke to Chairman of the club, Andrew Guest to talk about all...
Rotherham United’s Road To The League Cup Final

Rotherham United’s Road To The League Cup Final

by Sebastian Alston | May 23, 2025 | Behind the XI, News, The 12th Player

The highlight of Rotherham United’s season was their run all the way to the final of this year’s East Midlands Regional League Cup. While Sheffield FC eventually defeated the side in the final, we caught up with Millers boss Adam Rawlings to go through the...
The role and rise of LGBTQ+ supporters group Rainbow Owls in women’s football

The role and rise of LGBTQ+ supporters group Rainbow Owls in women’s football

by Oliver Pallas | May 23, 2025 | Behind the XI, News, Sheffield Wednesday Ladies

South Yorkshire, a region steeped in football history and culture, is becoming an increasingly safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond the matchday, the region is nurturing football’s newest community that embraces diversity and celebrates identity.  Change...
Inspiring a generation: The South Yorkshire female coaches breaking barriers

Inspiring a generation: The South Yorkshire female coaches breaking barriers

by Oliver Pallas | May 23, 2025 | Behind the XI, Legends XI 3, Sheffield Wednesday Ladies, The Players

Football is a game for all. That is why it is called the beautiful game. A sense of opportunity stems from football not only on the pitch, but in the dugout or on the training field. Often not spoken about enough is the emerging female coaching talent in football...
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