Summary

  • Day one of the FA People's Cup semi-final

  • Tournament started with 30,000+ players, we are down to 1785

  • Age range from 12 years old to veteran (55+)

  • Competitors playing for VIP FA Cup final tickets

  • GET INVOLVED: #peoplescup, getinspired@bbc.co.uk, BBC Get Inspired Facebook

  1. Join us again tomorrowpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    That is it for today, some great stuff coming in from teams involved in the FA People's Cup. We are back again on Sunday for day two of the semi-final from 12:00 GMT where we want more stories from you.

    In the mean time, have a read of the comprehensive guide on how you can get into football.

    If you are still playing don't forget to tweet using #peoplescup., external

    Tune in tomorrow for more.

  2. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Paul Barraball: Great effort from Kelfield Crusaders in the vets semi finals in Manchester, maybe next year! #PeoplesCup

    Kelson Crusaders FA Peoples CupImage source, Twitter

    Good to see you guys are still smiling!

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  3. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Only one day left for the Bristol veterans to prepare for their big day.

    Grumpy Old Men FC: The Skipper has his team coat ready for #peoplescup veterans semis tomorrow! #GOMFC

    Grumpy Old Men FC FA People's CupImage source, Twitter

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  4. Results and fixturespublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Matt Penfold: Buzzing to win the Romford regional round of the #PeoplesCup. Manchester here we come!

    Kerry Hawkins: As if we were 3-0 down in final of #PeoplesCup and went on to win 4-3 get in!! @Fittonhilljrs1

    Amanda Jane Vincent: Having gone 1-0 @HorsfordYouthFC u16s lost in the final 3-1. Awesome performance so heads held high. Proud of you all #PeoplesCup

    Foyzul: Fixtures from South Manchester

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  5. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    And now back to our Horsford Youth FC report:

    Amanda Jane Vincent: Another win for @HorsfordYouthFC u16s 4-3. Back in the game! #FAPeoplesCup

    Horsford Youth FC FA People's CupImage source, Twitter

    Horsford Youth FC: Under 16′s progress at the @bbcgetinspired #peoplescup!! #norfolkfootball

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  6. Update from Dudleypublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Well he's in the air actually. BBC Get Inspired's Andy Craig has found himself a great vantage point for the FA People's Cup event in Dudley.

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    The semi-finals are well underway and looks like there's a decent crowd in.

    People's CupImage source, BBC Sport

    Remember, the winners of today's regional semi-finals will keep their dreams alive of winning FA Cup final tickets.

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  7. Disability Football Festivalspublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    The FA People's Cup includes Disability Football Festivals across the country up until May.

    BBC Get Inspired paid a visit to one of these festivals and met a manager who reckons he could give Jose Mourinho a run for his money.

    People's CupImage source, BBC Sport
  8. Man on the groundpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    BBC Get Inspired's Chris Whyatt in Romford: Buckhurst Hill were knocked out in the U16 semi-final (of these regional semi-finals) by eventual winners ARD7 (pictured here), who beat Horsford Youth in the final.

    Horsford had travelled all the way from Norwich and were on the road by 6am this morning!

    Sad to see the back of Buckhurst, especially their passionate and philosophical coach Darren - a top man working hard for the kids.

    ARD7
  9. Update from Manchesterpublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Ryan Randles: Get in!!! Off to the final in Manchester won on penalties!!!! Such a proud moment!! #PeoplesCupCongratulations guys!

    Akif Waseem: NBK out in semis of Over35s regionals in Manchester - conceded with last kick of the game lost 1-0! Gutted! Wasn't meant 2 be #PeoplesCup

    Powerleague Manchester South: The semi-final has taken place and congratulations go out to Elite Oldstars who beat Team Full of Carraghers 2 -1 in a close fought match.

    See you at the finals Elite Oldstars!

    Elite Oldstars TeamImage source, Twitter

    Meanwhile...

    Livo Lads: Lads warming up at Manchester #PeoplesCup

    Livo Lads warming upImage source, Twitter
  10. Email us at getinspired@bbc.co.ukpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Powerleague Nottingham: Congratulations to Vernon All Blacks on winning the under 14s semi final of the FA People's Cup! Good luck in the Finals! #GetInspired #PeoplesCup

    Vernon All Blacks teamImage source, Facebook

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  11. Spot the differencepublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Kerry Hawkins: The team all set for semi finals day #PeoplesCup Best of luck lads

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    People's CupImage source, Twitter

    Clue: The cheeky chappy in the back row is helping his team mate stay hydrated...

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  12. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Wadebridge Town AFC: Wadebridge girls working hard at the #FAPeoplesCup scored 3 goals so far. Keep up the good work!

    Wadebridge Girls AFC FA People's CupImage source, Twitter

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  13. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Peter Walker: @bbcgetinspired @RioAvenue c'mon the mighty Rio ave

    Rio Ave FA Peoples CupImage source, Twitter

    Loving the t-shirts guys!

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  14. 50 Shades of O'Sheapublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Early contender for best team name of the weekend?

    50 Shades, as we've nicknamed them, were only created at the last minute but won the first round adult male competition in Southend, and are in the semis at Romford today.

    "We're all mates from college and previous secondary schools. The defence is a brick wall, Harry Talbot a simple but effective playmaker, and clinical finisher up top is Daniel Borock," says Connor Peralta, who can't play himself as he's broken his leg. " We can make it all the way."

    Fellow brick wall (well, sort of) John O'Shea won the FA Cup in his Manchester United days - his Romford fan club can take a step closer to lifting the People's Cup at today's semi-finals.

    John O'SheaImage source, Getty Images
  15. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Adam Musa: #PeoplesCup in Leeds.

    Adam Musa FA Peoples CupImage source, Twitter

    Good luck guys!

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  16. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    But it never rains in Manchester...

    North Sefton Rangers: Nights north Sefton rangers doing the treacherous m62 crossing to Manchester south semis #getinspired #nsr #enemyterritory #fapeoplescup

    North Sefton Rangers: Arrived in Manchester to an absolute storm #nsr #PeoplesCup #getinspired #soaked

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  17. Romford's Part-Time jet-setterspublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Part Timers are battling it out in the men's semis at Romford.

    They're all based in North London, around Watford and Mill Hill, and have been playing together for a decade… and what a decade it's been!

    "We have been lucky enough to have won trips to the World Cup, Bernabeu, Nou Camp, and the European Championships, amongst other prizes, and have met many famous celebrities through playing five-a-side."

    Part-timersImage source, PART-TIMERS

    Part-time they may be but they're full-time football jet-setters. Can they add another famous stadium to their list in 2015? Remember the winners of the People's Cup secure tickets to the FA Cup final.

  18. Man on the groundpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    BBC Get Inspired's Andy Craig in Birmingham has sent us in a picture of the Shrewsbury Up and Comers Eagles - good luck today lads.

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  19. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    An update from our Horsford Youth FC correspondent:

    Amanda Jane Vincent: Second game lost for @HorsfordYouthFC u16s 4-3 come on boys one more qualifying game left. You can do it greeeeeens!! #FAPeoplesCup

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk

  20. Join the debate at #PeoplesCuppublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 25 April 2015

    Wadebridge Town AFC: Here are the girls from Waybridge Town AFC warming up before their game begins.

    Waybridge Girls FA People's CupImage source, Twitter

    Good luck ladies!

    You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup, external on Facebook at the Get Inspired, external page or email in to getinspired@bbc.co.uk