Matty OKeefe - Aged 11, Trial For League 2 Accrington Stanley
UK Football Trials are delighted to announce that Matthew Okeefe, 11, is undergoing his first trial with Accrington Stanley FC tonight, following a successful trial with us in February.
The Wirral-born left back, 11, was approached by two clubs after he displayed pace, a great engine, vision and awareness at the trial in Manchester, all fundamental assets to a modern-day full back. To ensure he is in top shape and always improving, Matty trains and plays three times a week with his school side and two local teams, Stork FC and AC Wirral, as well as practising several times alone in his garden before and after school, putting himself through sprints and building fitness.
When asked about his experience with UK Football Trials, his dad, Mike, said: "We thought the whole setup was very professional, it was fantastic even down to the way we were treated and how they spoke to us, we were made to feel really welcome. I couldn’t tell you how much Matty enjoyed it. He went away from the trial beaming, the call from Accrington was just the icing on the cake." He added: "It was managed right, coached right, a professional and friendly experience. The kids are taught in the right way and the structure is fantastic. UK Football Trials gives you the best opportunity to get to the next level, I can’t recommend it highly enough, 100% I would say this is where you should bring your child."