UK Football Trials Fly For Greece & Cyprus Trials
Six of the UK Football Trials team have just returned from a superb 8 day trip to Athens and Larissa. The team included coaches Kevin Kent, Billy Stewart, Steve Johnson, FIFA Agent for UK Football Trials Tony Awor and Stoke City National Scout Justin Goodchild.
Over the 6 days of trials, 270 players were put through their paces to identify players that could be sent to the UK Pro Clubs for further opportunities. Lampros Lionas of UK Trials Hellas organised the excellent venues and even a surprise guest visit from the National Coach of Greece who attended for a day in Athens after returning from the World Cup.
Harry Price, Director of UK Football Trials said: "We've had a great trip. The standard of the players has been higher than we were expecting - technically they are some excellent players and the physicality has been immense! Our team have identified some players to travel to the UK at the end of June who have a chance to sign for pro clubs and we are already planning our next visit for September with operations expanding into many more countries in Europe. We would like to thank Lampros and his team for being such great hosts and to the players and parents for their energy and enthusiasm - the positive feedback has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated."