England Under-19s head coach, Paul Simpson, believes funding from The FA’s Retain the Game scheme could help to secure the future of Old Tiffinians FC.

The new scheme is a push to reverse the decline in adult male league football.

Mr Simpson said, “It’s great to see The FA and the Football Foundation supporting participation in the adult male game at the community level, providing regular opportunities for local people to enjoy the benefits of playing our national game. “

Retain the Game is a programme funded by The FA and delivered by the Football Foundation. It awards grants of £750 to existing grassroots football clubs to allow them to be able to afford to continue offering playing opportunities in organised football.

Greg Nutt, Chairman of Old Tiffinians FC, said: “We are growing really fast as a club and trying to bring a high standard of football to a wide community in South West London, while not forgetting that the reason most people play amateur football is to maintain a competitive spirit in a sociable environment.

Money invested as part of Retain the Game will go towards covering core costs - including match day and training facility hire - first aid training and new Nike kit and equipment.

Earlier this year the FA also awarded grants of £1,500 as part of its Grow the Game programme, with particular emphasis placed on boosting the number of female and disabled grassroots football teams.