7:30am Saturday 4th July 2009
By Simon Parker
City are launching a series of trials to discover any untapped young talent from the inner city.
A full week of sessions, co-ordinated by the club’s youth department, will take place from Monday, July 27.
Age groups from under-eights up to under-16s will be involved from within Bradford’s inner-city areas.
And one youngster from each age group will be awarded a place in City’s centre of excellence.
“We see these trials as a perfect way to try and find undiscovered youngsters,” said centre of excellence manager Peter Horne.
“The city of Bradford is one of the largest multicultural cities in England. It has a wide range of communities and cultures within its boundaries and it would be criminal if we didn’t look at every avenue possible to give these boys a chance to join our ranks.”
Abdul Hakimy recently became the first Asian winner of the centre of excellence player of the year.
And City are also hoping that the presence of Pakistan international Zesh Rehman in the side will encourage more Asian youngsters to support the club.
Horne and skills coach Alan Nevison will oversee the trials, which will take place at Goals Soccer Centre based at Hanson School.
The trials will be held from July 27 to 30 and run each day between 10am and 3pm.
Parents of any interested youngsters should register by e-mailing bcfcinnercitytrials@live.co.uk.
Numbers are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Youngsters must bring their own kit, footwear and shin pads.
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