Looking for the Player of the Day? Why not come down to the exhibition at theprintspace this evening?
There you’ll be able to view all of the prints large scale and grab a few beers!
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Alan
The forecast for THURSDAY’S OPENING is scorchio so Reality Football have just signed up Icicle Tricycle to dish out some cooling refreshments. Free drinks kick off at 7pm with half-time oranges on the go about 8.30.
If that’s not enough there will be a raffle, music, mates and the odd stunning photograph to look at.
Hope you can make it, all details here.
One more from up north, Indy from Park Manns FC tells us why he plays…
“The reason I play on saturday is for the passion of the game at any level and to enjoy the game we all love – FOOTBALL !”
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Indy (right) of Park Manns FC
Today we hear from Simon of Dumbarton Lennox, in Glasgow. He says…
“Nothing else would make me miss out on a Friday night to get up at 7am in the most miserable weather to play football.”
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Ryan (left) and Simon (right) of Dumbarton Lennox
Today we pay another visit to Surreal Madrid of London and find out why Arthur enjoys grass roots football…
“I enjoy the fitness aspect as well as having a laugh with the lads. I’m a big football fan and always enjoy going to the pub after playing (my drinking abilities are far better than my football skills!). Surreal Madrid FC – ‘Be the Fish Be the Man”
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Today Michael from Dingle Villa, Liverpool is our player of the day, here’s what he had to say about grass roots football…
“I’ve been playing since I was 5 and it’s always been my life. I play 5 times a week for different clubs and it’s something I have a big passion for and it’s something my family has always done.”
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Paul (left) and Michael (right) of Dingle Villa
Today Dean from Newbottle FC in Sunderland tells us about his lifelong passion…
“I’ve always enjoyed football. I played with my dad as a kid and it’s in my blood. I used to watch Newcastle FC play when I was younger but losing is too much take.”
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If you have yet to get your hands on an invite for the June 17th opening night, don’t fret. Simply click here or keep any eye on your inbox (or car) in the next few days.
Be great to see you there for drinks, music, raffle, mates and much more.


Today Robert of Chapel Park (now Peregrine FC) explains why he enjoys playing…
“I’ve been playing for over 30 years, it’s all about getting out the house on a Sunday and all the banter on the football field.”
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Reality Football is not only about the photographs, it’s about the players and their love for the grassroots game. With this in mind we’re going to feature some of our Sunday League heroes from the series who have been kind enough to tell us why they play.
Today Harcharan of United Colour Asians gives us some insight into his football philosophy…
“So that today I would play as I have dreamed; better than how I did when I was good.”
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Highlighting the unsung heroes from the Sunday Leagues and Pub Teams from all over the Britain, REALITY FOOTBALL is a photographic portrait of grass roots love for the beautiful game.
A complete labour of love, Alan Powdrill has captured the heart and soul of the lowest leagues in football's homeland.
The work is available for exhibition, publication and marketing, please click below to see more.
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