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Pollok United Named Europe's Best Grassroots Football Club

4/8/2026

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Pollok United, a Glasgow grassroots football club, was named Europe’s best grassroots club for the 2025-26 season by UEFA.
The club transformed three disused facilities, including the 21-acre Nethercraigs, to offer football and health activities for 550 regular players.
After Covid closures, the site was reopened with local partners and now serves about 10,000 users monthly.
UEFA will award about £8,700 for the recognition.

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Pollok United, a Glasgow grassroots football club, was named Europe’s best grassroots club for the 2025-26 season by UEFA.
The club transformed three disused facilities, including the 21-acre Nethercraigs, to offer football and health activities for 550 regular players.
After Covid closures, the site was reopened with local partners and now serves about 10,000 users monthly.
UEFA will award about £8,700 for the recognition.