Futsal GK for @BloomsburyFTSL
Reading, England
Joined March 2012
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Jonny Sim retweeted
England futsal players are "appalled" by the FA's decision to withdraw the team from November's Euro 2022 play-offs because of coronavirus safety fears.
Full story: bbc.in/34IUcUo
#bbcfootball
Jonny Sim retweeted
According to @DougReedFutsal Uefa "had a protocol in place for futsal that included everyone being tested 7 days before the game, 2 days before the game & a further test on arrival in North Macedonia 1 day before game. We would have been in a bubble the whole time".
Jonny Sim retweeted
Shocking and appalling news as #England @FA decides to withdraw from @UEFAFutsal Euro 2022 Qualifying stage and match against North Macedonia!
Read more: futsalfeed.com/news/1473-eng…
Our thoughts go to #futsal community in England.
@SaveFutsal @liampalfreeman @JonnySim1
Jonny Sim retweeted
Disappointed to see funding being stopped for all England futsal teams. I’ve had some memorable experiences being part of the England squad growing up and it’s sad to see that others won’t be able to experience the same.
Futsal in England is under attack! We urgently call upon @OliverDowden, @DCMS & @Sport_England to hold @FA accountable for their decisions. Sign here to support our campaign chng.it/7KH9WsRq6F #FutsalForAll
Jonny Sim retweeted
Futsal helped Max Kilman reach the Premier League so why is the FA slashing funding and scrapping the England team?
Jonny Sim retweeted
Thank you @SkySports for giving the @England players a voice. It’s shameful that @FA still haven’t listened to the players and it’s tarnishing their reputation as an NGB. We really need @Sport_England to challenge them on so many levels.
#FutsalForAll
skysports.com/football/news/…
Jonny Sim retweeted
The curious holes in Clarke’s story may explain FA’s refusal to justify plans to axe futsal and decimate grassroots football were revealed.
(Apart from the bizarre 3rd-hand FA “source” on here dismissing the cuts 🤔)
Essentially, it’s get away with what you can until rumbled
FA chairman Greg Clarke started the ‘Project Big Picture’ process, was in every meeting, wanted an ‘execution plan’ for it, and resumed talks in September.
Then when it leaked he condemned it as a power grab and said he’d ceased involvement in early May. theguardian.com/football/202…
Jonny Sim retweeted
Futsal Community....
Please spread this message with everyone you know...
A chance to express the impact of the FA's decision to cut funding which goes way beyond just financial reasons to each and everyone of us and future players/coaches/referees/administrators/volunteers ⤵️⤵️
Great opportunity for futsal clubs to share the reality of the impact the @FA decision to stop funding futsal.
committees.parliament.uk/cal…
Jonny Sim retweeted
Futsal in England is under attack!
#SaveFutsal is urgently calling upon @OliverDowden @DCMS & @Sport_England to hold the @FA accountable for their decisions.
Please share and sign here to support the campaign.
chng.it/7KH9WsRq6F
@SaveFutsal #FutsalForAll
Jonny Sim retweeted
Are you not worried @KellySimmo1 that like previous strategies written by the @FA that if the going gets a little tough, these will be washed away and replaced with something else that suits them more? How do we even know this will bear fruit in 4 yrs or even 2?
#FutsalForAll
Jonny Sim retweeted
We've again asked @FA CEO Mark Bullingham for a meeting. We've sent questions including on disproportionate cuts, grassroots game, @PokemonNewsUK deal, decision-making process, inclusion/female participation, football development, national team programme & treatment of players.
Jonny Sim retweeted
Challenge:
Ask your local sports clubs: football rugby/netball/hockey/gymnastics or others to share our petition with their members?
Children deserve opportunities, the cut in Futsal funding by @FA limits their futures!
#FutsalForAll @OliverDowden @Sport_England @DCMS
Jonny Sim retweeted
Always good to hear people like @GNev2 asking for transparency and clarity from our NGB.
Hopefully amongst all the footballing issues we can get some traction for Futsal.
Seems a lot of people have questions for the @FA recently 🤔
#FutsalForAll
Jonny Sim retweeted
Are. You. Joking?
"Change must benefit clubs, fans and players; not just selective balance sheets".
A bit like The @FA selectively balancing their own sheets and benefitting those futsal players whose careers they just wiped out?
Start thinking about what you're saying, @FA.
“Change must benefit clubs, fans and players; not just selective balance sheets. In these difficult times unity, transparency and common purpose must override the interests of the few.“
FA Chairman Greg Clarke on discussions with the Premier League. thefa.com/news/2020/oct/13/f…
Jonny Sim retweeted
Suggest @FA take a look at this and just see how everyone else is managing to invest during the pandemic! #FutsalForAll
The #UCLFutsal finals in Barcelona is the tip of the iceberg ⬆
See how @UEFA is aiding futsal development throughout Europe👇
bit.ly/3jN5vzX
Jonny Sim retweeted
55 member nations have teams competing in futsal...Each association can receive up to €4.5 million over the current 2020-2024 cycle, with some choosing to dedicate funds towards specific futsal projects...San Marino is building a new 1,000-seat futsal arena capable of hosting
Jonny Sim retweeted
The actual national futsal team is training in less than ideal conditions covering the cost from their own pockets as FA have pulled all support for preparations but still expect us to fulfill our @UEFAFutsal Euro 2022 qualifier.
Jonny Sim retweeted
2/2 The incentive payments [...] Each association can receive up to €4.5 million over the current 2020-2024 cycle, with some choosing to dedicate funds towards specific futsal projects.
Hmm! #FutsalForAll
@FA
@England futsal?
Jonny Sim retweeted
By participating in these competitions, national associations receive incentive payments from UEFA, with up to €55,000 available annually. At present, 50 of the governing body’s 55 member nations have teams competing in futsal.
1/2 interesting right? #FutsalForAll