Could the 2018/19 campaign be your first season as a football player? If you’ve never tried the grassroots experience before, or you’re tempted to get back on the field after a spell on the sidelines, our online ‘Squad Booster’ portal is the best place to start.

Featuring a variety of adverts from clubs looking for adult and youth players, Squad Booster aims to link people up with the many teams looking for new faces this spring. Individuals are wanted by a number of local grassroots sides who are still using the portal to advertise for newcomers to supplement their squads.

Teams struggling for numbers can attract new blood with an advert to thousands of players of all abilities. The service is pivotal to achieving one of Essex grassroots football’s main goals - simply to get more people playing. Adverts are shared amongst the local media and are individually published on social media.

Are you a player looking for a team? Is your club short of players? The latest adverts can be found here. These are also shared on Twitter @EssexCountyFA using the #SquadBooster hashtag, and at ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.