Blog Archive: January 2016
Kyle Oakes, Aged 14, Signs For Accrington Stanley
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:34 PM
We told you last month the story of Kyle getting scouted from our Manchester Trial in August and we are delighted to hear today from Dave Bailey - Academy Head of recruitment at Accrington Stanley FC, English league Division 2, that he has now signed!
Dave gave us his story! "We have signed Kyle as an Under 14 player in our academy here at Accrington Stanley FC. Myself and 2 other scouts attended the UKFT Manchester event and spotted Kyle very early in the day. We then monitored him throughout the trial, spoke to the UKFT coaches as the trial was progressing and then we saw him in their final game. After a great performance we spoke with his mum to offer a 6 week opportunity which they accepted...
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Rohan Baynton, Aged 14, Scouted By Both AFC Bournemouth & Aldershot Town
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:33 PM
t 6 foot 2 and 11 stone at just aged 14, Rohan from Southampton was a physically impressive goal keeper who also showed good handling and technical skills at our West London football trial in August.
He was scouted on the day by Aldershot FC, has been on trial and invited back for more...
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Kean Webb, Aged 12, Premier League Goalkeeping Trial At Swansea City
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:30 PM
Great news and many congratulations to 12 year old Kean Webb from Abergavenny in Wales who was scouted by the UK Football Trials team at our Swansea Trial in August. Standing at 5 foot 5, Kean showed above everything else great bravery as a goal keeper throughout the trial playing against older opposition...
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Ethan Holland, Aged 13, 3 Clubs Offer Ethan Trials
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:28 PM
Great news as exciting attacking player 13 year old Ethan Holland secures trials with 3 clubs having been a long term attendee at UK Football Trials. The team at UKFT have been fortunate to see Ethan and his brother Aidan progress over the past 2 seasons into even better players - all due to their hard work and fantastic attitudes. Currently at Ascot Town and Whitegrove FC, Ethan has been top goal scorer and top of the assists for the past few seasons and got scouted by three local clubs.
He is still in his final stage of a trial with Aldershot and has positive feedback from all trials he has attended, saying he has the technical ability of an academy player. Here is how he found his pro club experiences: "I have kept up at the technical level but need to express my attacking side more...
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Kieran Sill, Aged 16, Everton Opportunity For Talented Keeper
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:26 PM
Following an excellent display at our October Football Trial in Manchester, 16 year old Keiran was scouted from the event and offered an ongoing football trial at the Premier League Club! On the day UK Football Trials Head Goal Keeping Coach was impressed by the great attitude of Keiran initially before showing great ability using both hands, both feet passing and solid distribution. This concluded with great communication...
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Ibrahim Belkhouche, Aged 21, Semi Pro Club Witton Albion Invite Ibrahim For A Trial
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:25 PM
Every day the UK Football Trials office team are asked from players around the world - "Is age an issue." This Success Story from 21 year old Ibrahim should inspire players of all ages to prove that even in your 20's - there is still a chance! Originally from New Orleans, Ibrahim was seen at our Manchester football trial by a Witton Albion Scout who attended on the day to find players...
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Oliver Quirke, Aged 10, Shrewsbury Town Invite Oliver In For Trial
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:22 PM
Great news for a promising 10 year old Goal Keeper from Warwickshire who got scouted from our football trial in Birmingham at the end of October! Oliver already stands at 5 foot 3 and showed good feet, great distribution and bravery during our football trial.
Oliver trains extremely hard and is very disciplined in his daily routines for a player at such a young age: "I spend most evenings practicing my goalkeeping, either at the park or using a ball at home which I either throw against the wall and save or save shots against my dad in the back garden. Every opportunity I get, I am practising my football." Oliver then described his trial with the pro club: "At the UK Football Trial event I was scouted for Shrewsbury Town FC...
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Bradley Moss, Aged 14, Signs For Aldershot
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:20 PM
"A great attitude, passion for the game and excellent attacking midfield attributes" says UK Football Trials following player Bradley Moss completing his move to Aldershot Town FC. Scouted on the UK Football Trials day in West London by the club, Bradley attended a number of training sessions before the club recently deciding to sign the player.
With defence splitting passes and a good long range shot, Bradley quickly stood out and grew with confidence as the trial went on...
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UK Football Trials Awarded "Gold Trusted Merchant" Rating
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:18 PM
UK FOOTBALL Trials has been accredited with an award recognising its great customer service. The "Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation," recognises the excellence in customer service that UK Football Trials (UKFT) has provided throughout 2014.
The figures on Feefo, a TV featured independent feedback company, show that UKFT holds a 95 percent excellent or good rating when reviewed by customers. Andrew Mabbutt, Feefo CEO, said: “This accreditation is to highlight those merchants that have consistently delivered great customer service. The accreditation is awarded based on the feedback received directly from your customers; making this an award the whole team should be proud of...
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Jacob Sields, Aged 15
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:15 PM
Pro Club Trial At Accrington Stanley
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Kai Delaney Joins The Team
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:14 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to reveal the newest member of the team and the new operations manager, Kai Delaney. Kai, 20, brings with him a background of media and journalism, having created award-winning videos and worked as a journalist at newspapers over the past year. His new role as operations manager at UK Football Trials will see him work alongside Director Harry Price, developing new projects and improving services for the players, bringing YOU closer than ever before to the world’s leading football trials company.
Speaking on his new role, Kai, said: “I am delighted to be here and I can’t wait to get going. This is a fantastic opportunity for me to get involved in the football industry and I’m glad that I can do so here as another member of the team at UK Football Trials. “I’m looking forward to creating lots of video content, going along to the trials in February and capturing the day, speaking to trialists and the top UEFA coaches that take the trials.”
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Mohammed Momo, Aged 14, Trial with Accrington Stanley
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:10 PM
Great news today as another player secures a trial for a pro club after being scouted from our Manchester football trial. "Momo" 14 year old central/attacking midfielder who has been scouted for a trial with Accrington Stanley after attending a trial in Manchester. “Momo” possesses great technical ability and displays composure on the ball, showcasing a range of distribution. Here's more about Mo and his footall: “I train with a Premiership Development squad one day a week and with my side Bamber Bridge FC u15’s once a week too. In my spare time I do burpies and squats for half an hour a day, then ten minutes on the treadmill followed by sprints and ballwork.”
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Ovais Qamar, Aged 15, Trial With Conference Team Kidderminster Harriers
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:10 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to announce that a player from one of our October trials has been scouted and will have a chance to play semi professionally. Ovais Qamar, a pacey striker who possesses quick feet and a natural ability for finishing, was scouted for trials with Kidderminster Harriers FC, after impressing at our trial in Birmingham. The 15-year-old have his trial with the Conference Premier side later this week, on February 6. Speaking after his trial, he said: “I really enjoyed the day, it was a fantastic experience and I loved the training methods that were used...
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Josh Schofield, Aged 11, Trial with Everton
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:08 PM
Great news for yet another UK Football Trials player! 11 year old Josh Schofield has been training and playing with Premier League side Everton Football Club since November, after he was spotted at our football trial in Manchester. Josh’s bravery in goal, obvious shot stopping ability and composure on the ball stood out to the on looking scouts, who subsequently invited him to train with the u12’s...
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Premier League Scout Praises UK Football Trials
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:56 PM
UK Football Trials have been endorsed by a Premier League scout, who stated that the company are “at the forefront of delivering opportunities.” Justin Goodchild, a scout who works for an established Premier League side, took to social media to publicly endorse the world’s leading football trial company. “As a Premier League scout, we want to attract the best possible players,” he said, “UK Football Trials have provided me with another option to find the stars of tomorrow. “The process is well thought of, players are prepared by coaches that are at the top of their game and the opportunity to showcase your ability is perfect.
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Jack Morris, Aged 11, Secures 6 Week Trial With Brentford FC
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:55 PM
11-year-old Jack Morris has recently undergone a six-week trial with Championship side Brentford FC, after he was spotted at one of our trials. A pacey left winger, Jack is good 1v1 and holds an eye for goal, scoring 16 in 12 this season for his local side Mile Oak Wanderers, whom he also captains.
Talking about his experience with UK Football Trials, he said: "I enjoyed playing with older players...
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February Trials Begin
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:53 PM
The team have arrived in West London ready for what promises to be the best set of football trials ever. With new operations systems being implemented as a result of our constant desire to improve our product, we have added some great new additions for the 400 players next week!
A new media area on site with an award winning videographer will capture the action, interview the players, parents, scouts and coaches to give their say on the day. We will ask players to chose which brand of football they prefer us to use for the rest of the season and beyond! We have new branded and unique font reversible bibs to improve registration...
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Decision Day!
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:52 PM
IT’S Decision Day at UK Football Trials – we have been in touch with every one of the 412 players who attended our trials last week. This has been the most successful week ever had by a football trials company in the world, with 43 players having been scouted by pro and semi pro clubs – better than 1 in 10.
We are also delighted to announce that 17 players have been given an opportunity at Premier League clubs, one is already training today with the champions of England! The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from the players and parents too – we really appreciate your comments! However, if you have not been lucky enough to be one of the players scouted this time, this does not mean you will not go on to play professionally. Nearly every player who now plays professional football has had to face rejection at some stage in their careers – Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at a young age and is now a striking sensation in the Premier League and on the verge of an England call up...
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Sucjee Lee, Aged 11, Trial With Manchester City & Interest From 3 Other premier League Clubs
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:51 PM
We are delighted to announce that a UK Football Trials player is currently on trial with the Premier League Champions after attending our events in February. Sucje Lee, 11, flew over from South Korea to take part in four of our trials last week, following the team from London, to Birmingham and on to Manchester.
The attacking midfield impressed scouts throughout the week and his details were requested by six clubs, four of whom play in the Premier League. Talking about his experience with UK Football Trials, Sujce said: “It was a great opportunity. I learnt a lot about myself because of this trial and gained confidence to be a big player on the pitch. "As long as you are ready and you deserve too, you will get what you desire. UK Football Trials provides not just a trial but also lessons in training, eating and studying.” He added: “I would recommend anyone to take a chance through UKFT...
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Former Premiership Captain Joins The UKFT Team
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:49 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to announce the addition of an ex Premiership captain to the coaching team. Robin van der Laan, who captained Derby County in the First Division and the Premiership, recently coached on our most successful trials week ever in February, helping a massive 43 players get scouted by pro and semi pro clubs. The Dutch midfielder, who is now First Team Coach of semi pro side Newcastle Town, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, racking up more than 400 professional appearance between 1987 - 2001. "I'm proud to be part of the UK Football Trials coaching staff as this professional organisation is offering realistic opportunities for players to showcase their talents and abilities to a captive audience," said Robin. "I personally was scouted at 16 years of age back in Holland and fully understand the concept of being fortunate enough to be playing well at the right time when the important people are watching the game...
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