UK Football Trials Blog
Jack Allen, Trial With Norwich City
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:38 PM
After a superb performance in the younger age group at the football trial with UKFT in April, Jack Allen was selected by Head of Player Placement Tony Awor and put straight in for a 6 week trial with the Premier League Club. Jack showed excellent technical ability, was confident off both feet and did the basics consistently, accurately and at a high tempo.
Jacks father Michael describes his experience so far with Norwich “Jack was nervous going to his first Norwich training session...
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David Fairbrother, Championship Scout With 40 Years Experience Gives His Views On UK Football Trials
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:36 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to hear from an extremely well known, experienced and respected scout within the professional game after he attended our Birmingham Trial in April.
Dave Fairbrother has kindly sent us his thoughts on UK Football Trials "I would highly recommend UK FOOTBALL TRIALS to any player wishing to progress in the game. The staff/coaches at UK Football Trials are very highly qualified...
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Rob Black, Aged 15, Trials With Birmingham City and Chesterfield
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:35 PM
Robert Black has had a successful trial with Birmingham City and is set for a return for further assessment, as well as trials at Chesterfield. Spotted by UK Football Trials Head of Player Placement Tony Awor and the Birmingham City Scout on the day, Rob was selected for his ability off both feet, superb vision and ability to run at players from Midfield and beat players, combined with being a playmaker and releasing superbly timed passes. Rob has played at Academy level all his football life so is no stranger to trials and competition.
His best position is Left and centre midfield where he can enjoy the ball at his feet and contribute to the team that plays this way. We asked Roberts Dad for a short testimonial: "UK Football Trials are a professionally run organisation with friendly staff...
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Inigo Echipare, Aged 21, Trials with Barnet, Wycombe and St Neots
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:33 PM
Great news for UK Football Trials Goal Keeper - Inigo Echepare as he secures pro club trials over the last two months with Barnet, Wycombe and Semi Pro Club St. Neots Town FC! Inigo has made his way to the UK from Spain, has a great character and good attitude who attended UKFT's Goal Keeper trial.
Having played in Spain for club Real Union Irun (League 1) and Reading and Liverpool academy spells at 15 years old, he is looking for a UK based club which aged 21 is always a challenge - but his work ethic is excellent as he trains every day to make his goal a reality. He has been training with the clubs and most recently had a good performance during a trial game for the Semi Pro Club St Neots FC in the Evo Stick Premier South Division...
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Oliver Service, Aged 11, trial with Port Vale
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:32 PM
Another UK Football Trials success story from our April events as talented player Oliver Service has a trial and is continuing to train with Pro Club Port Vale FC. Spotted at our Manchester trial by UKFT's Head of Player Placement Tony Awor and UEFA coach Kevin Kent. The 11 year old was a stand out player in the youngest group and has also done well at the pro club since his first trial session...
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Premier League & former Nike Academy Coach Joins Our Team
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:31 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to confirm that UEFA A Licence coach Darran Jones has joined the team for the forthcoming BIRMINGHAM and LONDON Trials this May! Darran who is a highly regarded coach, brings 20 years of coaching experience including 5 years at a Premier League Academy, 2012 Head Coach of Nike Chance World Finals. He has coached at all levels, from grassroots to international select teams, specialising in player development, with roles ranging from skills coach...
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Luca Gabrielle. Aged 13, Trial With Norwich City
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:30 PM
Fantastic news for UK Football Trials Player Luca Gabriele aged 13 from Wimbledon, London who has secured a trial with Premier League team Norwich City FC! Luca is a superb central attacking midfield player who came to our South London trials in April and immediately impressed a premier league scout and our head of player placement Tony Awor...
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Christopher Haigh, Aged 15, Trial At Gillingham And Call Up For Norway National Team
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:28 PM
One of our best success stories that includes a contract and an international call up! UK Football trials are delighted that goal keeper trial player Christopher Haigh has signed a contract with pro club Gillingham FC.
Christopher was scouted by UK Football Trials head of player placement Tony Awor in our April & May trials in Birmingham, Leeds and London after showing some great talent, a good attitude and work ethic. Tony organised for Christopher to travel with Pro Club Wigan for a 2 week trial on tour in Denmark this summer which was a great experience. Since returning earlier in the month the talented player has now signed for the League 1 club when offered the opportunity...
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Conah McFenton, Cardiff City Trial For Welsh Schoolboy International
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:27 PM
Great news for UK Football Trials player Conah as he has been selected from our recent Goal Keeper trial in Swansea to go forward for a trial with Premier League Club Cardiff City FC Academy.
Conah who secured a cap for Wales Youth National team in the past has been on trial with other pro clubs and now has chance to shine during a trial with the newly promoted team. At the trial Conah first and foremost had an excellent personality, character and attitude...
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Alex Saliba, Aged 17, Trial With Colchester United
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:26 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted that Alex Saliba aged 17 from Belgium has been for a trial with Colchester Utd this month. Alex who impressed at the trials he attended in Manchester, Birmingham and London was selected by coach Andy Davies and Ian Whyte who both saw potential in the player...
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Adam Aziz, Aged 12, Trials With Charlton, Stoke and Reading
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:24 PM
Congratulations to 12 year old Adam Aziz - an exciting young player who caught the attention of the UK Football Trials coaches and Charlton Athletic scout during our South London Trial.
Adam plays with both feet so is happy to play in numerous positions within his teams as a Left or Right winger, Centre midfielder and Striker! Due to his versatility...
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Kurtis Rees, Aged 14, Trial With Cardiff City Academy
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:23 PM
Congratulations Kurtis! Great news for UK Football Trials player Kurtis Rees as he secures a premiership club trial following a great performance in our Swansea trial in August. 14 year old Kurtis caught the eye of the UK Football Trials Pro Licence head coach and the Cardiff City Scout in attendance due to his immediate communication skills, close control and first touch...
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Liam Miller, Aged 13, Trial With Cardiff City FC
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:22 PM
Excellent news for left footed winger / forward player Liam Milner from Cork in Ireland, as he completes a trial with the Premier League Club Cardiff City FC Academy. Liam who is a strong physical player at 13 years old with great pace, a strong shot, good crossing ability and a accurate passing exceled during the trial in London and Swansea in August...
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International Schools Partnership
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:21 PM
UK Football Trials spent two days in the company of our International Schools partner Edukick Manchester. It gave us the chance to learn in great detail more about their outstanding football and education programmes that run year round, from 2 weeks to a full academic year. Time was spent in the classroom with the players seeing football theory and tactical analysis classes...
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Premier League Academy Coach and Scout To Work With UK Football Trials
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:20 PM
A Premier League Academy coach and Senior Scout will be coaching our players on February 18th at our Manchester Trial! John Fenton is an outstanding UEFA qualified coach with a great track record who has worked with us before over the last 2 years and has committed to us! He worked at Liverpool FC & Everton FC as an Academy Coach & Senior Scout, but this year has just taken on another incredible opportunity working at another top Premier League Club...
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Greece Press Conference
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:18 PM
UK Football trials new operations overseas has been featured on TV during a press conference. Technical Director of UK Trials Hellas-Cyprus, Lambros Lionas and his staff have completed 6 weeks of planning and touring around Greece and Cyprus.
The coaches and scouts have selected 17 players from 10-17 years old, to participate at the Manchester Football Trial which will take place on February 18th...
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Marley Wright, Aged 11, Trials with Crystal Palace and Brentford
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:17 PM
UK Football Trials wish to send their congratulations to an excellent young player scouted from the London Trials. 11 year old Marley Wright a both footed, left midfield / striker attended our February trials and was scouted by Crystal Palace and Brentford...
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Former Liverpool FC Goalkeeper Coach Join Coaching Team
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:15 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to officially welcome Billy Stewart into the team for our Manchester and Birmingham Goal Keeping Trials this April! Billy is a well known industry expert who is highly respected as a person and goal keeper coach. Billy has and incredible 21 coaching qualifications to his name, including UEFA A Licence for both outfield and Goal Keeper coaching! He was also Pepe Reina's personal GK coach so you know he is an expert...
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Carlos Mora, Aged 15, Training with Everton
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:13 PM
Great news for 15 year old Spanish Goal Keeper Carlos! He is in the middle of a trial period with Premier League Club Everton following excellent Goal Keeper Trial displays at our Manchester events. Carlos is in his second spell at UK Football Trials International School partner - Edukick Manchester. Carlos joined Edukick Manchester following an English language studies & football academy training programme.
Carlos retuned following a successful spell to push more for opportunities in the professional game. After great performances in training, games and at the UK Football Trials events - UK Football Trials Goal Keeper Coach put him forward to the premier league club. Carlos says: "UK Football Trials was a great experience...
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Yeovil Head Of Recruitment Gives Report On 19 Year Old Scouted At Our Trials
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 10:12 PM
Great news as Peter Johnson, Chief Scout of Yeovil Town FC (brother of manager Gary) came to our football trials in London and selected a 19 year old player who is going in for Pre Season Training with the chance to sign a pro contract with the club.
We interviewed Gary who had the following report for us: "It was a great opportunity for me to see lots of footballers from Europe and around the world of all ages. A player that really caught my eye immediately was a 19 year old who has come into the game late due to furthering his education - but looks like he has a real chance. I have invited him in for pre season training and have high hopes he will gain a contract with us...
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