REAL VALLADOLID CF EX WALES ACADEMY PLAYER

Full Name : Christopher Hyde
Date of Birth : 01-12-1991
Your Nationality : English
Best Position : Mid field
Current Club : Not linked to a club at the present time, just returned from Spain on trial with Real Valladolid
Previous Clubs : Hereford United, Middlesbrough, trials with Man U, Swansea, Carmarthen Town
Which Club you want a trials for : Any
Your County : Carmarthenshire
Country you live : Wales

REAL VALLADOLID CF EX WALES ACADEMY PLAYER

Tell us about your football history (Min 50 words) : Middlesbrough FC Academy (Premier League) Date: 2007 - 2008 Position: Midfield &Striker Achievements: Scouted by Ron Bone, in his first two Middlesbrough Academy trial games, Chris scored 5 goals. I was immediately offered a two year contract. I played against, Manchester City, Liverpool, Sunderland, Leeds United, Newcastle United and Sunderland etc. On two separate occasions I scored against Man City from midfield. Former Newcastle United player Kevin Scott was my coach and rated me highly. Unfortunately I was unable to gain a scholarship due to the fact that I was competing for a spot with current Middlesbrough winger Cameron Park. Whilst with Middlesbrough I also played along side current professionals Richard Smallwood, Ben Gibson, Luke Williams and Bruno Pilatos. Swansea City Under 13 Date: 2004 – 2005 Position: Striker, Midfield Club: Manchester United Academy (Wales U14 offer) Date: 2005 - 2006 Position: Midfield &Striker Achievements: Whilst at Swansea City, I was scouted by Hugh Roberts – Chief scout at Manchester United and was invited for trials, Hugh told me in order for me to accept the trial I had to leave my current club. Over the course of 2 years, I was offered 5 trials in total with Manchester United under the coaching of Mark Dempsey, Tony Whelan and Brian Mclair at Carrington Training ground. I was accommodated in a hotel for the duration of his stay with free transportation for my parents to visit. In a team of trialists I played against Manchester United Academy and scored 4 goals in 2 games, this gained me a place in the academy team against Nottingham Forrest where I scored yet another goal. I played up front along side Jamie Paterson this game, who is now a full time professional at Walsall F.C. Wales Under 14's offered me a trial and place in the squad for the victory shield, however I had not lived in Wales long enough to qualify. Club: Hereford United Youth Team Date: 2008 - 2010 Position: Midfield Achievements: I had trials with Blackburn Rovers, training with current Manchester United and England player Phil Jones. I also had trials with Bristol Rovers and Hereford United. I was offered two contracts but chose Hereford due to financial reasons as my brother already lived in the city. I completed a BTEC Sports Science National Diploma, first aid and level one sports coaching in football. I found the standard not up to expectation and first team coaches were reluctant to give any youth members a chance in the first team. Two years running I finished top scorer of the Welsh International Tournament, more commonly known as the Ian Rush Tournament. Club: Llanelli Fc Under 19’s / First team Date: 2010 - 2011 Position: Midfield Achievements: I trained with the youth team and first team in pre season and excelled. This led to a 1 year contract with both the first team and the under 19’s. Here I was enjoying my football much more as the team aspired to play a passing game. I flourished in the central role due to my passing ability, vision and constant involvement. Trial: Real Valladolid – Spain – currently 2nd place set for La Liga promotion Team: 1st XI Duration: 1 week (had to leave due to leg injury Report: Ex Barca coach Juan Carlos reports back to me through Mr John Gontier that I did well and they would like me to return in August for Pre-season to look at me further. Described as player similar to Jack Wilshere, I trained as a centre mid with a Real Madrid player on loan who was also impressed. Trial: Real Valladolid – Spain – now in La Liga Duration: 1 Week Report: I have recently returned from my 2nd trial with Real Valladolid and I’m awaiting feedback from the coaches.
Write about your Playing Ability (Min 50 words) : I’m a 20 year old attacking midfielder who plays a technical game. My best attributes are vision, passing, dribbling, agility, ball control and stamina. I have been recommended by John Dungworth that my game would suit the Spanish leagues. UK clubs have always been impressed with me as a player including Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Swansea. I am highly recommended by UKFT Head Coach John Dungworth and former Newcastle United player Kevin Smith. Blackburn Rovers would have offered me a pro contract “if I was 6 foot”. I am two footed but favour my right foot for power, however my left foot is more accurate. My strength is my vision and technical ability and knowledge of the game. I like to play football on the ground, with quick accurate passes, and move into space, that is why I enjoy the Spanish style of play.
Why should an Academy Director give you a trial (Min 50 words) : I have a lot of natural skill and during my youth the academy training that I received has produced me into a very technical team player. I have kicked a football since I could walk and I have been dedicated to football throughout my whole life. I have made life changing decisions to progress, the most difficult at the age of 13yrs leaving my home, friends, family and school to move up to Middlesbrough in the North East to join their academy. I had to study for my GCSE’s in s new school, train three times a week and play on a weekend. I rose to the challenge and the only reason I was released was because I was too small. I am very determined and I will not give up, I met Kevin Keegan and he watched me play and told me of his experiences and knock backs, he said ‘don’t give up because of your height. Just make sure that you are the fittest on the pitch.’ I have taken his words on board, I train every day on my fitness and my role model is Iniesta. All I need is a club to give me a chance to train and play on a regular basis and develop physically. I am 100% determined and dedicated to the game.