Football Council

Meet Our Council Members

about the football council

The Football Council of the Leicestershire and Rutland County Football Association plays a crucial role in shaping the future of grassroots football across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.


Formed in 2024 as part of a modernised approach to governance, the Football Council is designed to be more inclusive, diverse, and representative of the local football community. Its purpose is to provide strategic guidance, influence key decisions, and support the development and sustainability of grassroots football in the region.

By bringing together individuals with a passion for football, the Council ensures that the voices of clubs, leagues, and players are heard, creating a stronger and more vibrant football environment for all.

football council handbook

The Football Council Handbook is your comprehensive guide to navigating the governance and structure of football in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Handbook
Football Council

football council launch video

Experience the launch of our Football Council at the iconic Seagrave Training Ground, home of Leicester City. This landmark event celebrates collaboration and innovation, bringing together clubs, leagues, and key figures to shape the future of football in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Witness the passion and vision driving positive change in our game

Football council membership

Rachel

Rachel Sapstead

Chair of Football Council
VP

Rahi Popat

Vice Chair of Football Council
JB

John Ball

President of Football Council
AG

Andrew Grout

Adult Male Saturday Club
RC

Robert Crane

Adult Male Sunday League

Jonathon Burrows

Adult Male Sunday League

Adam Batka

Coach
DS

Dermot Saville

Coach
EH

Ellie Hull

Coach
JR

John Ramshaw

Coach

Loreen Herzig

Coach

Matt Jepson

Coach

Nick Allen

Coach

Rakesh Verma

Coach

Lone Hansen

Disability

Jonathon Burrows

Adult Male Sunday League

James Walker

Female Club

Marion Hayton

Female Club

Wayne McDermott

Female Club

Darren Jones

Female League

Jo Wood

Female League
Jo Wood

Samuel Howlett

Female League
Jamie Hallas

Jamie Hallas

Futsal Club

Sayed Kadri

Futsal League

Bruce Johnson

Life Member

Charles Tissington

Life Member

David Frost

Life Member

David Jamieson

Life Member

Gary Wright

Life Member

Gordon Wells

Life Member

Mark Brady

Life Member

Conrad Logan

National League System Step 1-4 Club

Adam Crosby-Smith

Referee

Eduards Lacis

Referee
Minesh

Minesh Gupta

Referee
Rahi Ref

  • Rahi Popat
  • Referee

    Stephanie Heck

    Referee

    Tearth Singh Thaliwal

    Referee

    Karen Cartwright

    Walking Football League

    Elijah Clarke

    Wider Representation

    Hardip Singh Dayal

    Wider Representation
    Katie Griffin

    Katie Griffin

    Wider Representation

    Soloman Paul

    Wider Representation

    Tracey Liot

    Wider Representation

    Tony Blanchard

    Women's Pyramid System Club

    Lois Page

    Young Leader

    Tanveer Deodhar

    Young Leader

  • Ant Littlejohns
  • Youth Male / Mixed Club

    Daniel Rawe

    Youth Male / Mixed Club

    James Harbidge

    Youth Male / Mixed Club

    Michael English

    Youth Male / Mixed Club

  • Rachel Sapstead
  • Youth Male / Mixed Club

    Shehbaz Pathan

    Youth Male / Mixed Club

  • Alan Markley
  • Youth Male / Mixed League

  • Dawn Wapples
  • Youth Male / Mixed League

  • Harry Lillystone BEM
  • Youth Male / Mixed League

    Hilary James

    Youth Male / Mixed League

  • Nigel Garner
  • Youth Male / Mixed League

    Tim Deacon

    Youth Male / Mixed League