Rob Green on the greener game

Grassroots football clubs in England are facing the challenge of tackling rising operational costs, including their energy bills.

Over a third (38%) of people actively engage with their local teams and almost one in five (18%) say they’re a fan – but new research shows two in five (41%) people think grassroots clubs need help to cut their bills.

As many as three in five (59%) also believe the upkeep of clubhouses is a critical factor for the teams’ long-term success.

The Greener Game, launched by The Football Association and E.ON Next, has already seen four pilot clubs reduce their energy consumption by up to a quarter.

Aston spoke to former England goalkeeper Rob Green and Scott Somerville, director of external affairs at E.ON UK.

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