I find the disparity between grass roots football and the major leagues unacceptable and so much worse than the majority of other sports.
I totally agree more money needs to be spent and it looks like they are heading in the right direction, this was announced on 18 April -
The Premier League and The Football Association (The FA) have today announced an agreement that will increase funding to the football pyramid.
The League will provide up to £133million per season from the 2025/26 season, maintaining existing commitments and enhancing support to key areas of the game. The Premier League currently gives away £1.6billion every three years – 16 per cent of its total revenues – to all levels of men’s and women’s football, and this new money will provide significant support to a range of areas as the game continues to grow.
This commitment will see increased investment to both the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund to develop facilities at lower league clubs, improving the playing and spectator experience, as well as clubs’ financial sustainability. The funding will also create more opportunities for people with a disability to play football, and support the ongoing development of the girls' game.
https://www.premierleague.com/news/3971231