Meet The Bloggers
Adam Mekki – Aldershot Town FC
Adam is a second year Apprentice at Aldershot Town and along with the rest of the Youth team squad has travelled to Holland as part of LFE’s Pre-season Tours. Stay up to date with Adam and the team while they spend two weeks with FC Utrecht and KNVB.
Patrick Nzuzi – Newcastle United FC
Hello, my name is Patrick Nzuzi and I am a 1st Year Apprentice at Newcastle United. I’m originally from the Congo and I moved to England five years ago. My football involvement started at Wallsend Boys Club and I was scouted from there by Newcastle United. I have now been with the club since I was 13 and was delighted to sign as an Apprentice this summer. I am currently operating as a Right Back or Right Winger in the Club’s Academy and I look forward to keeping you updated about life as an Apprentice at St James’ Park over the course of this season.
Dan Pringle – Crystal Palace FC
Hello, my name is Dan Pringle and I am currently a first year Apprentice at Crystal Palace. I am a central defender, and have just left Riddlesdown High School after completing my GCSE’s. My blog will hopefully give you an insight into my life as an Apprentice Footballer and the personal experiences an Apprentice goes through.
Emmot Parr-Gallagher – Rotherham United FC
Emmot is a second year Apprentice at Rotherham United and along with the rest of the Youth team squad has travelled to Sweden as part of LFE’s Pre-season Tours. Stay up to date with Emmot and the team while they spend two weeks in Sundsvall and Ostersund.
Read Emmot Parr-Gallagher’s Blog
James Hoad – Olympic Bob Skeleton Hopeful
After being released by Watford FC’s Academy back in 2007, James was given the opportunity to try out for a new sport via the Pitch2Podium talent transfer programme. James has transferred his skills into another sport which could take him all the way to the Olympic Games.
Tom Aldred – Carlisle United FC
The star of the 2007/08 season’s Soccer-AM Skill Skool feature and Youth Team Captain for the Blues, Tom hopes to establish himself firmly as a potential first team player of tomorrow.
Tim Hopkinson – Nottingham Forest FC
Tim is a former Apprentice at Nottingham Forest. Hailing from Nottingham, the centre-forward hooes to make an impact at the City Ground. Follow Tim’s progress as he strives to be awarded with a professional contract at the Championship club.
