Blog: Scouted Player Updates
Greek Players Arrive In The UK
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:55 PM
Following the UK Football Trials team trip to Athens and Larissa, two players aged 17 were scouted by our group and are now in the UK for pro clubs trials starting today at Championship Team Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Our team in Greece did a great job hosting and supporting the event at superb venues which allowed UK Football Trials coaches Kevin Kent and Steve Johnson along with our Agent Tony Awor to select the players. Using the contacts in our network and a well co-ordinated effort from our teams in both countries, these players now have an incredible opportunity to secure a place at a top club...
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Dinesh Ginella, Aged 14, Trials With Brentford And Crystal Palace
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:53 PM
Congratulations to 14 year old Dinesh Gillela from Woking who performed well at our recent trials in West London and has further been in for trials with Brentford and now at Crystal Palace.
At 6 foot tall, Dinesh is a right footed midfield player who is physically well developed for a young player, with good technical ability, game understanding and movement to create time on the ball. "At the pro clubs, I have learnt various football styles of play and tactics employed from these clubs which has been challenging and interesting and a real eye opener...
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Aldershot Town Scout Gives Us His Thoughts On Upcoming Trials
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:52 PM
Aldershot Town FC, Academy Coach and scout for the club Marc Wardley attended his first UK Football Trials event and scouted a number of players who are currently on trial still at the club! We asked Marc about his thoughts on our trials and his interest for our August events: "UK Football Trials is a fantastic opportunity for players of all ages to showcase their ability...
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Former Pro Player and Manchester United & Stoke City Coach Takes Top Job
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:51 PM
Great news tonight as Kevin Kent accepts the new position of GLOBAL HEAD COACH of UK Football Trials. Kevin has worked at our trials in Manchester and also was part of the team to travel to Greece for our first overseas trials in June.
Kevin Said: "I'm delighted to accept the role as Global Head Coach having worked for the company for 2 years and seen the way it has developed and is growing. I'm really excited about the international plans we have and the new services for our players being launched this coming season!" Kevin played over 400 professional games from Premiership...
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Jerimah Chong, Aged 16, Trials At Millwall and Crystal Palace
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:48 PM
Great news to 16 year old winger Jeremiah Chong as he gets scouted by two clubs from our trial events in May. Having spent 2 weeks at Millwall on trial and learnt a huge amount from the experience, he has since been into Crystal Palace where he remains for the moment, and the club are keeping track of his match performances this coming season...
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Ben Long, Aged 13, Scouted By AFC Wimbledon and Interest From Premier League Club
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:47 PM
Great news for 13 year old (soon to be 14) central midfielder Ben Long as he joins our growing list of success stories! Ben attended our trials in May and was scouted by AFC Wimbledon chief scout and had interest from a Premier League scout too!
Ben has all the traits for his preferred position - good feet, vision, awareness, passing, receiving and ball control, with the fitness to get around the pitch...
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BBC Radio Appearance & Newspaper Coverage
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:45 PM
UK Football Trials Director Harry Price met with All About Ballerz Director and Pro Player Guy Branston to discuss plans for the Plymouth football trial on August 29th. This is the first time UK Football Trials will be in the South West of the country and gives players in the region their first local chance to get scouted.
Today Harry has been interviewed by BBC Radio for the Saturday sports show and media requests regarding the trial...
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Philip Walter, Aged 10
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:44 PM
We first met a 10 year old Philip Walter at our trials in Birmingham last season. He got scouted by a premiership team on the day, but faced some obstacles and has overcome them to his great credit to sign this season.
We asked Phil to share his story to help inspire players looking to get a pro club opportunity this season. "After my trial at the premiership club, I was told I was not quite at the required level. In my disappointment I cried and questioned myself - was I ever going to be good enough? So I picked myself up and trained and worked harder. Then I had a serious injury to my right knee with eight weeks in a cast...
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Gary Johnson - Football League Manager
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:42 PM
Following this summers placement of 19 year old Ferdinand Takyi into a first team trial at Yeovil Town, we are delighted to receive a testimonial endorsement from Yeovil Manager Gary Johnson.
Gary is a very well respected manager in the professional game and his brother Peter is the chief scout...
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Anthony Beyga, Aged 15, Trial with Accrington
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:41 PM
Another success story from our last football trials in Manchester where 15 year old Anthony Beyga put in a great performance to get scouted on the day by a League 2 Club!
Head of Recruitment for Accrington Stanley attended in person and immediately spotted Anthony who showed great confidence, technical ability, pace and vision right from the start. Anthony continues the trend of our scouted players when asked about the hours of hard work dedicated to his football: "My training regime involves daily sessions at the gym...
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Jonni Turner, Aged 17, Trial with Millwall
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:39 PM
Great news for a talented 17 year old from Scotland who attended two trials in the same week travelling a long and making a great effort to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer.
Jonni who is an accomplished left footed central attacking midfielder, already has a a quality CV with experience at Hibernian and Hearts in Scotland. Scouted at the West London Trial, Jonni has been in for his trial period and describes his experience with the club and UK Football Trials: "My experience at Millwall was beneficial in being able to learn different drills and training...
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Brandon Phillips, Aged 15, Signs For Pro Club Millwall
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:38 PM
Incredible news confirmed today regarding 15 year old Brandon Phillips who was scouted at our football trials in West London.
Brandon was an exceptional player, a great athlete and a real talent who stood out immediately. He has been on trial at the club and put pen to paper to sign for the club. He will have to work very hard in his new challenge at the academy and no doubt he will develop his game further under the coaches there already. UK Football Trials London coach Mel Jeffries from Millwall Football Club is delighted with the progress he has made too...
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Joel Sebuliba, Aged 24, Signs For Semi Pro Club Tooting and Mitcham FC
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:37 PM
Incredible news for 24 year old Joel Sebuliba who signs a contract with a semi pro club after attending two London trials with UK Football Trials.
Joel who played international football for Namibia as a an U14 and more recently in the Kenyan Premier League, has now moved to London with his English wife. He is an 80 kilo strong physical right back or holding midfielder who impressed at both trials for his decision making ability, accuracy of passing and his athleticism...
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Sebastian Verdier, Aged 14, Scouted By Aldershot
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 09:35 PM
Great news for the 14 year old both footed player Sebastian who caught the eye of 8 scouts on the West London Football Trial Event in August.
A talented player who can play left or right wing back with a strong presence for his age...
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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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