How to get a trial at this Academy
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
About Talent ID Scouts
Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular
How does recruitment work at this Academy?
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....
Under-23s and Academy
The Academy was created to train and develop players from the age of eight right up to the age of...
How to get scouted by an Academy scout
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...
Football trials applications
Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.
The Club Academy
The Academy coaches young footballers from the ages of 8 to 18 involving approximately 150 young players, looked after by 30 full-time and part-time staff. The academy features a network of....
Do you run open trials, and how do I get a trial?
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
Identifying Young Talent at the Academy
The aim to identify and recruit young talent through the Academy's extensive scouting network. This means that if one of the academy staff identifies a talented player, the boy…
Football Academy – Our Vision
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...