When we first joined TFA Lions FC over five years ago, we found something special - a grassroots club with heart, ambition, and coaches who genuinely cared about developing young players. Like many of you, we didn't just want to be spectators; we wanted to contribute to something meaningful.

Those early days taught us what it meant to build from nothing. When our team needed goals, we bought them. When facilities were lacking, we helped secure better venues. When the clubhouse needed stocking, we rolled up our sleeves. It wasn't about recognition - it was about being part of something bigger than ourselves.

Over the years, we've been privileged to see our team become one of the club's most successful. We've helped secure venue upgrades that raised standards for everyone. We've contributed to building a fully stocked clubhouse and supported strategic partnerships that gave the club a competitive edge.

But most importantly, we've been part of a community where young players develop not just as footballers, but as people.

Despite our deep love for the club, the past 18 months have been increasingly challenging. As people who've invested significantly - both financially and emotionally - we found ourselves facing issues that went against everything we believe grassroots football should represent.

Our dream has always extended beyond just our club. We believe in raising standards across the entire county through collaboration, not competition between club leaderships.

Football should bring people together, not create division. When leadership focuses on personal conflicts instead of the bigger picture, everyone loses, especially the kids.

Imagine instead: Club leaders working together, sharing resources, celebrating each other's successes, and creating pathways that benefit all young players in the county.