Players who have progressed through the Academy and have shown the potential to play at a higher level are offered professional contracts and will then join
Players who have progressed through the Academy and have shown the potential to play at a higher level are offered professional contracts and will then join
To create an elite environment that attracts, retains and develops top quality players providing an ongoing supply of academy graduates to the First Team squad, whilst ensuring those individuals who fall short of this standard have the necessary skills and education to enable them
Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.
Quite simply; talent. Scouts understand that players come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of strengths and weaknesses. They take into account a player’s....
What are scouts looking for from young players on a Sunday morning? Which attributes, personality traits and raw skills set kids on the road to footballing stardom?
Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular
We always watch players at their local clubs or schools before inviting them for a trial. Therefore, if you write in for a trial, you should always include a
This clubs Academy scouts offer players the chance to trial. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, but
We have a network of scouts who work for the Club on a local, national and international basis. They look for players predominantly from Under-7s to....
Development Centre’s are within one hour's travel of the Club. Each Centre is staffed by FA qualified coaches and the sessions last between one and
A scout will talk with the parents/managers and/or teachers of a player. We do not approach children directly. If you are approached by an Academy scout...