UK Football Trials Blog
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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Mahmoud Mandour, Aged 18, Semi Pro Trial With Newcastle Town FC
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:46 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to announce that 18 year old Mahmoud Mandour has undergone a trial with semi pro side Newcastle Town FC. Mahmoud was spotted by the Newcastle Town First Team Coach – also a UK Football Trials Coach – at our event in Manchester in February.
Originally from Cairo, Mahmoud stands at 6ft tall and displayed great vision, passing and athleticism in his central midfield role...
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Demetris Demetriou, Aged 16, 3 Premier League Clubs Offer Cyprus GK Trial
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:45 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to announce that one of our players has undergone trials with Hull City, Everton and Manchester City. Demetris Demetriou, 16, who was spotted at our trial last year, has since taken up invitations to trial and train with the three Premier League clubs.
Standing at over 6ft tall, Demetris displayed dominance of his box and helped his side break quickly on the counter with great distribution. Talking about his trial with UK Football Trials, he said: "It was a very good experience to train at such a high level, I enjoyed it very much. I met a lot of players there and the coaches were keen to help us improve, as well as putting in lots of effort after the trial to help send us to a club...
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Germian Mutombo, Aged 23, Trial with Newcastle Town
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:43 PM
Germain Mutombo, 23, has had a trial with Newcastle Town after attending our trial in Manchester in February. Originally from Belgium, where he played semi-pro level in the past, the 6ft 2’ striker displayed skill, power and an eye for goal to the on-looking scouts. He trains in the gym 2-3 times a week to keep fit and works on his strength as it’s a big part of his game, being a striker. Germain trains once a week with his local team and tops up his fitness by training alone as well...
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Matty OKeefe - Aged 11, Trial For League 2 Accrington Stanley
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:42 PM
K 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...
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UK Football Trials Director Harry Stars In National Video
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:41 PM
Director and founder of UK Football Trials Harry Price has been selected to feature on a government documentary, helping inspire businesses in the UK. Harry Price is recognised as a "Key Person of Influence" in the football industry as the founder of the world’s leading football trials company and a speaker at every trial.
During a 30 minute interview, Harry was asked what inspired him to start UK Football Trials and share his views on honesty, ethics and transparency in business that lead to UKFT's 96% "Excellent or Good" Feefo customer feedback rating. As part of the government UK Trade and Investment Export programme, Harry also discusses the vision of the company and its current expanding international operations...
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Jay Holness, Aged 13, Trial With Premier League Club Swansea City
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:38 PM
Jay Holness has secured a trial with a Swansea City Development Squad after he was spotted by scouts at our Swansea trial in February. Jay possesses great speed for a central midfielder, as well as an obvious determination to win and an excellent reading of the game. He has previously had trials for Everdale, a semi-professional Welsh side, and Championship club Cardiff City. In order to stay fit and to keep improving, it's important to play as much as you can when you're young. Jay plays twice a week with his school and Saturday side Rhiwbina FC, who play in the local Welsh leagues, as well as organising sessions with other players at a 3G pitch two other times every week...
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UK Football Trials Agent Makes Sky Sports Documentary
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:37 PM
UK Football Trials’ agent has been working on a documentary set to air on Sky Sports tomorrow, focusing on the struggles of the first black player ever to play for Chelsea. Tony Awor, our Head Scout and Head of Player Placement, has spent the last three months trying to shed some light on the story of Paul Canoville, who suffered heavy racial abuse in his spell with the blues from 1981-86.
“Paul was such an important player in the history of not only Chelsea Football Club...
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Zak Gee, Aged 13, Secures Watford Trial
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:36 PM
UK Football Trials are delighted to announce that Zak Gee, 13, has been invited to a 4-6 week trial with Championship side Watford FC. Spotted at our QPR trial in February, Zak demonstrated the ability to play well in a number of positions, but his defending, tackling and aerial ability stood out in Centre Back, as well as the technique required to strike a powerful free kick...
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Jaydon Charles, Aged 17, Billericay Town Manager Asks Jaydon For Trial After 5th UK Football Trial
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:34 PM
We are delighted to announce that 17-year-old Jaydon Charles has secured a trial with semi pro side Billericay Town FC, after impressing the manager at our trial in February. Jaydon, who was also approached by two other teams, he is able to play the ball out with both feet, a great communicator and possesses a great knowledge of the game, reading it well and making vital interceptions.
After attending 5 UK Football Trials, Jaydon has been scouted by 5 pro and semi pro teams and returned to us every time...
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Liam Smith, Aged 19, Trial with Billericay Town
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:32 PM
Liam Smith, 19, has secured a trial with Billericay Town of the Isthmian League Premier Division, after he was spotted at our Essex trial in February. Liam displayed composure on the ball, a creative flair and was able to both drive forward and defend - an important trait for a central midfielder...
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April Trials Over!
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:31 PM
The team have completed an excellent week of open football trials in South London, West London, Birmingham and Manchester, with 385 players from 28 countries in attendance.
Thank you very much to all the players and parents who attended our event! All players experienced a typical pro club academy session with small sided and 11 v 11 matches, performing in front of scouts from the Premier League through to semi pro levels. Feedback from the football clubs, scouts and coaches has been extremely positive about the players who attended and in particular, the excellent attitudes on display...
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Robert Otieno, Aged 17, Trial with Accrington Stanley
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:30 PM
Many congratulations to Robert who trains for the second time tonight with pro club Accrington Stanley following his trial with UK Football Trials in February.
Robert, 17, is currently signed on to the Football and Education School "Edukick Manchester," an exclusive partner of UK Football Trials. At his trial in Manchester, he displayed good all round ability on his trial, demonstrating great tackling and passing, whilst taking particular pride in his technical ability...
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Nnamdi Nwachucku, Aged 17, Trial with Cheltenham Town
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:29 PM
Nnamdi Nwachuku, who plays as a forward, was spotted by several clubs at our West London trial in April, after being released by Colchester earlier in the year. He will go in for a trial match with Cheltenham Town FC next week, who play in the Football League 2. "I’ve always been a good dribbler, pacey and strong. One of my best attributes is my trickery, my ability to beat a man," he said. Nnamdi, who spent several years in the Reading Academy, has also attracted interest from other pro and semi pro clubs in the area. Speaking about his training routine, he said: "I go to the gym in the morning, working on my upper body and core strength...
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UK Football Trials On Youtube
Published Thursday 14th of January 2016 08:27 PM
Do you want to see how we run our trials? Want to hear what players and parents think of them? Our award winning videographer, Kai Delaney, has captured every moment of every trial so far in 2015! Check out our YouTube channel to view highlights videos from February and April this year, to see what you can expect when coming along to one of our trials!
**To find us on YouTube, search UK Football Trials...
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