I wanted to write to you all following my previous message on Friday and to bring your attention to the latest developments from the Government this evening.

Following tonight's Government briefing the FA have released the following statement;

We have issued a further update regarding the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on football in England.

Following the Government’s announcement today, for people to avoid social contact and gatherings where possible, we are now advising that all grassroots football in England is postponed for the foreseeable future.

Throughout this period, we have taken Government advice with the priority being the health and wellbeing of all. We will continue to work closely with the grassroots game during this time.

We are in regular communication with the Government and the situation within English football at all levels remains under regular review. Further updates will follow as needed.

To find out how COVID-19 has affected the professional game, click here.

Given this statement and in consultation with the leagues we have made the decision to suspend ALL football activities within Alphington Football Club this will include training evenings, given that this would come under non-essential contact and travel.

I wanted to say thank you to all the managers at the club for fully supporting this decision and I will be in contact with you all again as things develop.

Kind regards

Simon Brailey
Chairman
Alphington Football Club