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 be one of the world’s leading football Clubs renowned for a strong association with its community and a long tradition of developing young talent that...
For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the
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...
Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular
You must be selected to have a trial at this Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct approach sending in
A Football Club Academy develops talented young footballers from the age of 8 to 18yrs. The Academy employs a large team of staff to identify, recruit, coach, develop and support approximately....
Unfortunately, you may never know. Scouts are not always in club kit as the presence of a scout may put unnecessary pressure on the players, making them...
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
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
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 are also very aware that good talent can...