Blog Archive: 2016
"Callum has all the qualities you want from a centre-back" says Head of Recruitment
Published Tuesday 26th of April 2016 10:09 AM
Callum Wells, 15, has been in on trial with the resurgent Rotherham United Football Club after he was scouted at our football trial in Leeds this year. Callum is one of two players taken by the Head of Recruitment that day in February and he has impressed in his time with the club so far...
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Winger scouted for Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers on Fourth Trial
Published Friday 22nd of April 2016 06:02 PM
Blaiz, who can play on either wing, was spotted in Manchester in April this year when he took part in one of our trials. Originally from Bermuda, Blaiz has played for teams in Spain and England, and is currently with the Edukick Manchester International Academy, where he plays and receives an education...
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50 Goals a Season Striker Agrees Terms with Semi Pro Side
Published Wednesday 20th of April 2016 05:52 PM
Matt Roberts, aged 15, has agreed terms with semi pro club Farnborough Town FC, after being spotted at our trial in February this year. The striker has an incredible goal scoring record including 52 goals in 21 appearance for his local side East Lodge, where Crystal Palace defender Joel Ward came through the ranks...
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11-year-old Rajdeep signs Academy Contract
Published Wednesday 13th of April 2016 04:01 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to announce that 11-year-old Radjeep Palit has signed a 2-year-deal with Championship club Huddersfield Town. The winger has been training with the academy for the last 6 weeks after he was scouted at our football trial in leeds in February and was given the opportunity to sign with the club last week. His Dad, Victor, said: "We're delighted with the news. Obviously this is a great thing and Rajdeep is really enjoying his time at Huddersfield. I'm so pleased for him...
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Excellent April Football Trials Completed UK Wide!
Published Tuesday 12th of April 2016 04:11 PM
After 1,855 miles covered by the UK Football Trials team, everyone is back in the office reflecting on an excellent 6 days of football trials in West & South London, Plymouth, Cardiff, Falkirk Scotland and Manchester.
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UK Football Trials Feature In Daily Telegraph’s Special Report
Published Friday 1st of April 2016 05:07 PM
UK Football Trials were interviewed by the Daily Telegraph for their Sport front page “Special Report” on the rise of rogue agents (now called Intermediaries). Director Harry explained how the trials days have seen an increase in the number of new FA Intermediaries bringing players to trials many of whom are just regular people with normal jobs. Director Jim talked about how he has become an Intermediary and realised he needed to get expert legal advice on how the industry worked before he would be able to properly advise parents and players...
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FOUNDER OF THE PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL SCOUTS ASSOCIATION (PFSA) SPEAKS AHEAD OF THE APRIL FOOTBALL TRIALS
Published Thursday 31st of March 2016 05:05 PM
The team have been hard at work contacting our network of scouts from clubs from the Premier League through to semi-pro level and we are pleased to say many have been confirmed for the upcoming April football trials. In addition to the club scouts, founder of the PFSA David Hobson, will also be attending every trial which is a huge boost to players attending as he brings with him an incredible network list which can open doors at clubs across the UK. We caught up with David today who said: "I'm very much looking to forward to the UK Football Trials next week. On previous events I have found a lot of players for clubs all over the UK and I am hopeful of finding some more talent this time round...
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Charlie Impresses At Reading Trial
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:49 PM
Congratulations to Charlie aged 14, a talented centre-midfielder, caught the eye of the Reading scout at his second UK Football Trial, which he attended in October 2015. He had impressed with us before, and was monitored by another Championship club prior to Reading expressing an interest. During both of his trials, Charlie displayed great passing, vision and strength - all vital traits for a modern-day centre-midfielder. Having been signed at Larkspur Rovers FC for the last 9 years, Charlie has won multiple individual awards and has also had the chance to Captain his County. Charlie's Dad, James, said: "He played a game for the development side in the indoor dome where the academy train, and got 45 minutes on the pitch. I'm guessing he impressed because he's going back next Wednesday for more training!"
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Amza Recalled To Bury After Doing Well On His Trial
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:48 PM
Congratulations to Amza! He was scouted at our football trials in Manchester last October, after impressing in his coaching session and final match. Founder of the Professional Football Scouts Association, David Hobson, said he was impressed with Amza's technical ability and the impact he had on the match so recommended him to the club. Amza attended two sessions with Bury's Development squad on Monday, 25th January and Thursday 28th. During his two sessions there, Amza played in a training match for Bury, and did enough to earn a call back. A relative said: "He enjoyed it and it was good for him to play against a different level of players." Speaking about his UK Football Trials, they said: "Amza had a great time with UK Football Trials - it is fantastic! It gives players an opportunity to progress in their football and because of UKFT, Amza is now currently on trial with an excellent pro club." "The UK Football Trial gives players an opportunity to progress in their football. It was great for Amza to have a chance to train with a pro academy."
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Kane Lands Trial With Cheltenham Town U16's & Interest From Other Clubs
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:37 PM
Kane, a centre-midfielder, is currently playing in Catalonia, Spain for football club UE Cornella where he has been for 4 years. He caught the attention of a number of scouts at our trial in West London in February and played a trial match for Cheltenham Town u16's a few days later. One of the reasons Kane was scouted was because of his maturity in the middle of the park. Playing against players up to 7 years older than himself, on request of the scouts, he dictated the tempo of the match and created several goals.
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10 Year Old Secures Place At Wolves Academy After Impressing
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:36 PM
Saihou, who plays as a number 10 behind the striker, was scouted at our trial after impressing the UK Football Trials Head Coach Kevin Kent, who took his session. Saihou has previously been in on trial with Aston Villa when he was seven and currently plays for local side Tipton Green. Saihou attended the football trial with Wolves' Academy last Friday, 11th March. He trained with the u11's and has already been invited back in to train with the academy once a week. His Mum said: "Saihou did well and the coach said he looked like somebody with a lot of academy experience - he enjoyed playing at a high level."
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Northern Irish Unknown Talent Scouted By 5 Clubs
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:34 PM
Lumi, who usually plays as a left winger, was scouted at our Manchester football trial earlier this year, after impressing scouts and receiving interest from five professional clubs. He currently plays in Northern Ireland, and his county, where he was selected in the final 18 from 300 players. Despite usually playing as a winger, Lumi was asked by his coach to play centre-midfield in the trial match and that is where he caught the eye. Displaying strength, composure and technique, he controlled the tempo of the game despite being the youngest player on the pitch. Lumi was hoping to attend our football trial in 2015 but made a deal with his mum that if he obtained A's at school, then he could come in February - luckily he did!
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Scouted UK Football Trials Player Now On The National Stage!
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:33 PM
UK Football Trials player is enjoying success playing for his National School's Team, as he approaches an important decision in his football career. Jack Cook, 18, who plays at centre-back, attended our trials at Falkirk Stadium in October last year looking for a professional club, and is currently being closely monitored by the heads of recruitment from two professional Scottish clubs who scouted him at our trial. This recent development could well open the door for even more opportunities for him, having previously trialled with Liverpool, Manchester United, Huddersfield, Rangers, Hibernian and Celtic FC . During his trial with Celtic, Jack was asked to sign for them but decided to stay with his club Hutchinsonvale FC where he had opportunities to trial with English clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester United .
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April Football Trails On Sales & Selling Fast!
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:31 PM
Following a record number of players being scouted from our football trial week around the UK in February, our April football trials are now on sale and selling fast! Harry Price - Director of UK Football Trials said "It was an incredible start to the year with an amazing 51 players scouted from our 5 days of events. The clubs and the scouts are now contacting the players and already 4 players have been in on trials at clubs and remain there now! Our team are preparing for our next football trials in West London, South London, Plymouth, Cardiff, Scotland and Manchester - where we are searching again for the players aged 10-28 who just need that chance to get scouted and be seen by scouts from the Premier League to Semi Pro UK Wide.
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Luciano Secures Trial With Barnsley FC
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:30 PM
Luciano was scouted by our team in February after attending two trials in Manchester and Leeds, where he got to play in front of a number of different scouts from all levels. Amazingly Luciano only started playing football at 14, he has trialled for AFC Wimbledon in the past and currently plays semi-pro in London. Luciano's representative Martin Hunter said: "With UK Football Trials, Luciano had the opportunity to take matters in his own hands and attend these trials to show top club scouts he has the ability to make it as a Pro; resulting in him being invited to trial with a Pro U21s squad." He added: "Seeing him so relaxed and comfortable at these trials showed how UK Football Trials aims to make their trialists feel when attending.
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Amazing Start To The UK Football Trials Week!
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:28 PM
It's been a superb start to our first football trials of 2016! So far we have had more than 20 scouts attend the first two days of trials at the sell out football trials in Manchester and Leeds. With players aged from 10-28 competing to catch the eyes of the scouts and UEFA qualified coaching team, we have seen more than 1 in 10 players scouted from the first two days of football trials!
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Limited Spaces Remaining On February Football Trials!
Published Thursday 24th of March 2016 03:26 PM
Spaces for the UK Football Trials this February are almost sold out, as scouts across the country ready their clipboards. Over the course of next week, commencing Monday 15th February, our team will be at Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Essex and West London, giving players all over the UK the chance to turn their dreams into reality. Scouts from the Premier League through to Non-League will be on the lookout for players to take into their clubs, along with Founder of the Professional Football Scouts Association and Former Manchester United Scout David Hobson.
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New Website & New Look For UK Football Trials
Published Monday 21st of March 2016 08:52 PM
You may have noticed the new UK Football Trials website! It has been designed to be heavily video based and the aims are to help provide players with a smooth customer experience for trial bookings as well as being a place where they can learn about how scouting works as well providing information to help players improve. Director James Price explains, "Our old site was beginning to look a bit dated and we thought our trial booking system could be improved. While updating the look and usability of the new site, we also decided that we would take the opportunity to share with players some of the amazing things we've learned from world football experts since starting the company."
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A Magnificent 7 Scouted Players!
Published Monday 21st of March 2016 07:50 PM
Following on from our February football trials, he we profile 7 of our players all of whom have amazing opportunities after being scouted. While there are many more trials pending from February (and many more stories to come in the coming months), it's a great start after the first trials of 2016. You can read their individual stories on our "Success Stories" page.
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Dion Oczabruk, Aged 15
Published Monday 21st of March 2016 07:42 PM
Dion Oczabruk, a talented defensive midfielder has been given a trial chance with Blackburn Rovers.
In a familiar story for many frustrated players, Dion's dad John thinks that Dion's talent has gone largely unnoticed - "I think there's a real lack of scouts in this area to be honest. I don't think I can remember one ever watching a game of his and he's just slipped through the net. He has got something about him and UK Football Trials found that, but I think he's had a lack of opportunity to get scouted before."
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