“[…] A child is not a collection of bills to be divided equally without considering the circumstances of the parents responsible for meeting them… Equal contributions do not always result in equitable contributions. “Consider two parents who share the cost of an expense equally. On paper, that arrangement appears fair. …

“[…] Under the proposed TTFA Statutes amendments, clubs would lose 21 votes, reducing their combined allocation from 36 to 15—a decrease of approximately 58.3%. Regional associations would gain six votes, increasing from 12 to 18, while the Women’s League would increase from two votes to three. “The proportional changes are …

“[…] Mr Gary St Rose himself acknowledges that the investigations are not complete. So what exactly formed the basis of the decision that the present arrangements were sufficiently safe for Mr Adrian Romain to continue supervising minors? “[…] We are repeatedly told to trust the process. But trust is not …

“[…] The TTFA’s published Safeguarding Policy and Framework (version 3.0) says the TTFA ‘shall’ impose conditions on a licence whenever a person is being investigated for abuse, a breach of the policy or a criminal offence. “[…] It says provisional sanctions can be appealed to the committee chair within five …

“[…] A strategic plan should not simply articulate where an organisation hopes to be in four years. It should clearly demonstrate how it intends to get there, what resources are available, who is responsible for implementation and how progress will be measured. “Unfortunately, The Summit raises as many questions as …

“[…] The TTFA could work with clubs, academies, parents and relevant child-protection stakeholders to review its youth-team travel standards and safeguarding communication procedures. “Such a review could examine whether existing requirements adequately address travel authorisation, accommodation, supervision, emergency arrangements, parental communication and responsibility for children when travel plans change…” The …

“[…] A new coach may bring fresh ideas, different tactics, and renewed motivation—but if the underlying problems remain, how much can realistically change? “[…] We must honestly assess our programmes, identify what is working, correct what is failing, and ensure that resources are being used effectively to improve our football. …

“[…] Mr St Gary Rose speaks extensively about what complainants are not entitled to demand. Yet he provides considerably less clarity about the mechanisms through which his own department can be independently examined when its decisions or procedures are challenged. “Who determines whether a safeguarding officer has properly assessed a …

“[…] Both Naps and SBC finally getting all their players on the field after a lengthy MOE delay, means a boost in confidence during the games for both teams of south players. A strong striker and solid goalkeeper makes a huge difference on how the rest of the team performs. …

“[…] Our responsibility is not to respond to the loudest voice, but to protect every child according to their individual needs and the risks identified. We will neither minimise genuine safeguarding concerns nor artificially elevate the assessed urgency of a matter in response to external pressure. “The Department will continue …

“[…] In April 2025, Wired868 reported that TTFA safeguarding manager Gary St Rose said his department had handled 561 reported concerns over three years. “According to his account, 23 progressed beyond counselling, 15 were settled through mediation and eight involved formal correspondence. He said formal action had been taken on …

“[…] There are also concerns about statements reportedly made to players and/or during discussions with members of the football community, which may give the impression that football is not a priority for St Anthony’s College. “[…] The concern is therefore not simply about winning football matches. These are young students …