Merley FC Hits the Headlines!

Merley FC made mainstream media waves this week after AFC Bournemouth’s very own Andoni Iraola was spotted running the line at our Merley Falcons vs. Lilliput match on Saturday!

The story took off across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and Threads, and was soon picked up by The Sun, The Daily Mail, and Yahoo News. Since the news broke, our website traffic has soared by 363%, with visitors tuning in not just from the UK, but from the UAE, Japan, Malaysia, Canada, the USA, Brazil, and right across Europe!

Less than 24 hours after guiding his Bournemouth side to a 3–1 victory over Fulham at the Vitality Stadium, Iraola showed true class by supporting his daughter, and grassroots football, on the touchline. The football world has applauded his humility and commitment to the game at every level, and we couldn’t agree more.

Merley FC would like to thank Andoni Iraola for inspiring young players and championing grassroots football!