Greater Glasgow

“First Football”, a major initiative developed in association with Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Football Association, aims to promote football as a positive alternative to anti-social behaviour.

Since it's high profile launch in November 2002 by First Minister Jack McConnell, a combination of football leagues, coach education, after school and holiday programmes have been running on a daily basis across the city, attracting more than 2,500 young people on a weekly basis. All activities within the programme are conducted under the supervision of fully qualified SFA coaches and referees. At every opportunity the anti-vandalism message is reinforced to the youngsters involved through informative and educational talks by SFA coaches, Strathclyde Police and First.

“First Football” clubs are located throughout Greater Glasgow, specifically within Social Inclusion Partnership areas, where vandalism and crime are typically high. Click here for further information on your local “First Football” club.