THE PRIDE OF METHLEY

It is with real disappointment that, as a club, we have reached the decision that Methley United will not be hosting a Summer Football Gala this year.

This would have been our 13th year of running club galas — events that have been highlights of so many summers and something we as a club have always been immensely proud of. Over the years, visiting teams have repeatedly told us how much they have enjoyed attending, and that reputation is something we value hugely.

Unfortunately, for a number of reasons this year, we have been unable to secure enough visiting teams and volunteers to allow us to run the events successfully.

We know many grassroots clubs are facing similar challenges, with league seasons running later into the year and reducing the window available for summer tournaments, meaning local clubs are often competing to host events on the same weekends. Alongside that, grassroots football is increasingly feeling the impact of changing family commitments and the growing challenge of finding enough volunteer time and support to deliver events of this scale.

We remain incredibly proud of our club, our teams, our volunteers and all our members, and of the reputation Methley United has built for hosting galas people genuinely want to attend.

This is not the end of Methley United galas forever — but sadly it is not possible this year.

All teams who entered will receive a full refund and will have been contacted directly.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

MUAFC