Save Grassroots Football protest – in pictures

The Woolton FC headquarters Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian

Eight to 12 weeks of football are called off every year due to bad weather and poor facilities Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian

It may not be much, but it's many player's first contact with the sport. Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian

Young players make their opinions felt Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian

Flyers are handed out to the young people at Woolton Academy Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian

Kenny Saunders, the founder of the Save Grassroots Football campaign, said "The main aim is to get more investment from the Premier League but the protest is not just aimed at the Premier League. Local councils are increasing pitch fees across the country and kids, or their parents, can't afford it. We want to raise awareness of the e-petition" Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian

Three hundred people gathered at Woolton FC and around the country to protest high fees and lack of funding Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian

Play continues as the protest carries on. The game, however, is spontaneous, as formal play has been boycotted up and down the country Photograph: Howard Barlow/Guardian