FOOTBALL: Search begins for Under-18 Schools' squad
NORTHERN Ireland Schools' Under-18 manager Bob Ramsey is appealing for recommendations of players as he begins his build-up for an exciting programme of fixtures during the 2010-2011 season.
Bob is seeking the nomination of players who were Under 18 on 1st August 2010, please note the qualification date as the Under-18 Schools' teams do not operate on the UEFA age qualification date of January 1. All players must be in full time attendance at school or college.
"It is essential that coaches appreciate the level of performance required from an international player," said Ramsey.
"Nominated players should be playing at a high standard of Intermediate football, IFA Youth League, or Premier League level."
Nominations should be sent to Bob Ramsey via email: ramseybob51@aol.com.
Once again coaches Andy McMorran and John Spence will assist the manager and already Ramsey and his staff have been out and about in their quest to discover the best talent.
They will scour the country each week in their mission to reproduce the success of previous years and Ramsey hopes to have a final trial over the Christmas period before naming his squad.
The team will participate in a tournament against Jersey and Guernsey in February before embarking on the Centenary Shield British Isles Championship.
"It's a very heavy programme over a short period of time," said Bob.
"And so it is essential that we have a strong squad to cope with any eventualities.
"I guarantee that all players nominated will be seen in action," added Ramsey.
It will be a tough task for Ramsey to assemble a squad which can surpass the exploits of last season when the team lifted the Lynn Nicholson Trophy in Jersey and the Celtic Cup.
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