The scheme will start on Saturday January 5 on the Bournside Astroturf and sessions take place between 10.30am and 12pm.

"Between the ages of seven and 11 girls can play football in boys teams and they make friends there," said Bliss.

"But once they get to 11 and the game goes to 11-a-side the girls have to leave the team because of the FA rules.

"Our aim is to train the younger girls and once they reach the level of quality necessary they can form their own team.

"Members of our girls Under-16 team are starting their FA qualifications so they can coach the younger ones and I think girls respond better to girls."

The training scheme will be run on a voluntary basis and the organisers will not charge a fee for the first month.

There will be at least four female coaches and also two males taking part, with once coach being FA Level 2, and all adult coaches are CRB checked.

There is no need to book a place, simply turn up in the morning and join in. Children are encouraged to wear trainers, shin-pads, tracksuit bottoms and to bring a drink.

"We are hoping to have 50 or 60 girls turn up to play football and we'll take it from there," said Bliss.

"Southside are the only club in the area with FA charter development status and that's because we're always looking forward to the next thing.

"I think you'll notice a lot of other clubs taking the same sort of action now and that can only be a good thing for girl's football."

Bliss has been involved with Southside for more than 10 years since his son started playing for the club. Now his daughter also plays for the Under-16 team.

Bliss' ultimate aim is to get a girls league in Cheltenham up and running because one has yet to be formed in the four years since Southside girls began.

"We don't want children sitting in front of computer games all the team, it's important kids are active and that's what we are trying to encourage," he said.