Football
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10 of the World’s Most Weird and Wonderful Football Stadiums
In this blog, we’ll explore some of the world’s most stunning football stadiums and pitches, where the beauty of the game is matched by breath-taking design and atmosphere.
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2018 – The Long Hot Summer of Sport
With the summer of 2018 drawing to a close, it's a time to reminisce over the amazing sport that has excited the nation. With the Football and Hockey World Cup's taking place, 2018 has been an unforgettable year for sport.
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A Guide to Football Pitch Dimensions
Read our guide to football pitch dimensions including diagrams for 5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 pitches in both feet and inches.
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A guide to goalpost safety
As the leading goalpost manufacturer in the UK, goalpost safety is an issue that Harrod takes very seriously.One of the best strategies to reduce accidents and injuries is anchorage of freestanding goals. This is reflected in European Safety Standards and FA guidelines, both of w...
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A History of the Football Goalpost
From the number of substitutions, to goal-line technology and ABBA penalty shootouts, football is always evolving. Even equipment that might be taken for granted, like goalposts, have changed dramatically over the last 150 years.
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Britain’s Disappearing Pitches
In a country with a national passion for football, why are these facilities dying out?
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Challenges of a sloping football pitch
hallenges of a sloping football pitch.The life of a local football club groundsman can be a difficult task and one of many challenges.Faced with battling the wind and rain to limit postponements, ever tightening budgets, arriving first on match days to mark out the pitch, last to...
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Champions League Final 2019
Proud suppliers of goals, posts and nets to the Champions League Final 2019 at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid, Spain.
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COVID-19 survival guide for grassroots clubs
Team sports across England have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as a result of social distancing restrictions and bans on large crowds. But how has this impacted football at a grassroots level? And how can the community bounce back from this crisis?
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Euro 96 20 Years On: Where are we now?
With the euro's kick off fast approaching the team here at Harrod UK are all excited for the action to start.As our first major tournament, the UEFA European Football Championships has continued to hold a special place in our hearts since 1996, as it created an opportunity for us...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019
With all the exciting build up to this years FIFA Women's World Cup 2019, we are proud to announce Harrod Sport are the supplier of goals, posts and nets to an array of French Stadiums hosting the exhilarating event.
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Football Ground Gradings for the National League system
The FA has a set criteria for football ground grading requirements which covers the Conference League and below. Working alongside all of the leagues in the National League, a standardised 'National Ground Grading Document' has been produced to assist clubs with meeting the grading requirements as they progress through the National League system.
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From Lowestoft to Qatar! Harrod Sport goal posts to take centre stage at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup!
After announcing that Qatar would host the 2022 FIFA World Cup way back in 2018, we were honoured to find out that we had been chosen to supply the tournament with our FIFA Approved, Stadium PRO Goals, to every stadium hosting the matches at the prestigious, global event!
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Goal Post Safety Recommendations
Football goals come in many shapes and sizes to suit different requirements – but the need to ensure safety never diminishes. Harrod UK has been a leading voice in goal post safety for many years now. We were involved in the BBC 'That's Life' programme with Esther Rantzen...
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Goal Post Safety Standards
Football goal post safety is something we take extremely seriously. And while, as an industry, we have made great strides in improving standards and codes of practice, it is vital that those who purchase and maintain goal posts understand their ongoing responsibility....
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Grassroots: a guide to grasses and the pitches they make
For most sports, a good game is just as dependant on a high-quality surface as it is the players. But with so many options available and the differing demands of various sports, which surface is the best choice for your requirements?
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Harrod continue to support women's football in Norfolk with The Harrod Sport Women’s Cup
Harrod Sport are committed to helping women’s sport get the recognition and appreciation it deserves. From grassroot to elite level, we are determined to help women’s football progress through continued support.
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Harrod Sport introduces the world’s first FIFA Quality certified goal
Harrod Sport is proud to introduce the world’s first FIFA Quality approved goal post’s – the 4G Stadium Pro and the 4G Stadium Goal.
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Harrod Sport to supply goals for every stage of UEFA Euro 2020
Harrod Sport are thrilled to be involved in the European Championships returning to the UK for the first time since 1996. For this summer’s tournament, Harrod Sport is delighted to be supplying goalposts for six prestigious venues, including Wembley Stadium and Hampden Park.
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Harrod UK wins major contract to supply first ever Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships in England.
The Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships kicked off in style on Tuesday 16th June with hosts England winning 14 - 0 in the opening 7-a-side game against Japan.The 12 day tournament promises to be the biggest and most inclusive to date with 16 teams from around the world co...
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How do I get fit for football?
Football is a very physically demanding sport due to the expectations it puts on an individual to have good speed and stamina. Endurance plays an important role in what makes a successful footballer and so working on all areas of your fitness is vital (players are estimated to cover roughly 10km during a 90-minute game).
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How is a football goal and net made? The 9 steps of goal creation
The technology and design of football goals and nets has significantly improved over the last 50 years. Some of this change is as subtle as it's possible to be. This is our nine-point plan on how an elite level football goal is put together… ready for Harry Kane to drill one in f...
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How to Become a Football (Soccer) Coach
Football is a sport that is universally loved and played by people of all ages and abilities. An intrinsic part of the game is coaching and often the success of a team is based on the tactics and expertise of their coach.
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How to Coach Children in Football
As a coach, you need to be aware that the needs and development of each child will be very different – coaching children is not the same as coaching teenagers or adults. Patience and understanding are necessary skills to have when coaching children of a young age.
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How to Coach Teenagers in Football
Coaching youth football (ages 11-18) requires a different approach compared to younger players. A key thing to remember when coaching teenage players is that they are very susceptible to tone, language and mood, and so it's important to portray activities and training sessions in a way that appeals to them.
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How to start a football team from scratch
Football has long been the most popular sport in the UK, and with the success of the women’s and men’s home nation teams in international competitions, people of all ages and abilities have been inspired to get involved with the sport, both on and off the field. There’s never been a better time to help grow the grassroots community. If you’re thinking about starting a football club, you’ll find that there are many challenges to overcome, but the result could be valuable to your whole community for years to come. This article provides an overview of the factors you should consider when starting a new football team from scratch in England – from costs to registrations and player trials. Insights from Ian Grange, Head of Facilities and Development at the Norfolk FA are also included to make sure your new team has the best possible start.
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How versatile equipment can support school sports
Government estimates suggest that almost one in three children aged between 2 and 15 in the UK are either overweight or obese, which can lead to increased risk of mental or physical illness in adulthood. But by making sport an important part of their lives from an early age, children can gain much more than just improved health.
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Nutrition for Football
The best diet for a footballer is one which is high in calories as well as balanced in nutrients so your body is getting everything it needs. Due to the demands of the game and the physical expectations it puts on an individual, footballers must look after their bodies by considering what they consume before and after a game and training.
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Pitches of the future: Norwich City FC and St George's Park groundsmen discuss pitch technology
How is technology impacting football pitches and will it change the role of groundsmen? Two industry insiders explain.
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Rooney makes history scoring in Harrod UK goal.
Wayne Rooney proudly found the back of another Harrod UK net last night to become England's leading goal scorer.The match between England and Switzerland was held at Wembley Stadium, in front of over 70,000 fans – the perfect place for the captain to score his 50th international...
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Shared success: Over 50% of Brits plan to take up a sport this summer
Is a Great British sporting summer on the horizon? Thanks to the upcoming Paris Olympics and Euros in Germany, it sure looks like it!
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Stage set for FIFA U20 tournament kick off!
It has been another busy few months for the Harrod UK team, as we successfully sent a full to capacity container to New Zealand.Among the equipment were Football goals, nets and team shelters destined for use at the FIFA U20 World Cup, New Zealand.The organisers requested bespoke...
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The best sport equipment for schools
Whether it be football, hockey or netball, we have a wide range sports equipment tailored for all age groups.
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The Evolution of Spurs
From White Hart Lane to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, finally the historical moment for Spurs is here.
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Harrod Sport supply Wembley goals that secured historic victory for the Lionesses with England Euro 2022 win!
Suffolk based and market leading manufacturer of sports equipment, Harrod Sport, first supplied goals to the UEFA Euro at Wembley Stadium in 1996. Since then, the company has gone on to build a 20-year relationship with the stadium and has supplied a plethora of equipment throughout that time. Most recently, their FIFA Approved Stadium Pro Goals were used throughout UEFA Women’s EURO’s 2022. From MK Dons to Sheffield United, their goals were at the forefront of every stage of this much anticipated tournament.
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The top moments of EURO 2020 involving our goals
While Euro 2020 was delayed for a year, it has certainly been worth the wait. Great goals, incredible comebacks and drama at every turn have made this one of the most exciting and memorable European Championships for decades.
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When do you need to replace your goalpost?
It doesn't matter if you play Sunday league or in the Premier League, a well-kept set of goalposts is an important part of any match.
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Why 'Junior' goals are not suitable for junior schools
As the end of another school year approaches many head teachers are beginning to plan ahead and budget for the new term, looking to purchase any required equipment before pupils and staff return in September.Choosing the right football goal for a junior school can be a challengin...
