Today we played our third match of the tour against FC Twente u17s.Twente are one of the top academies in Holland so we knew it would be a tough game. We had a free morning as the bus was due to pick us up at 2pm.This gave us an opportunity to go through some individual…

After the hectic day of yesterday over in Amsterdam it was business as usual back out on the training pitch.We started the day by reviewing and evaluating yesterday also going through today’s itinerary.We then spent the rest of the morning doing individual reviews with the players.After Lunch we made our way out on to the…

Today was a busy day both socially and culturally.After a 7-30am breakfast we made the 2 hour coach journey east in to Amsterdam where we had a Stadium Tour of the Amsterdam Arena which is where Holland play most of their games also home of Ajax,after which we made the 15 minute transfer in to…

After spending 5 days in the Parkhotel in Horst it was time to check out and make the 90 minute trip north to Doetinchem where we played the 2nd game of our tour against De Graafschap who play in the 2nd tier of Dutch football.The lads seemed up for the game and were eager to…

After yesterday’s day of rest we were back on the training pitch.We made the 1hour coach journey to the village of Kerkrade where one of the academy coaches  of Roda JC took the boys for a 90 minute technical session.After lunch we were then given a presentation by the Academy Director about the history of…

We all met for breakfast at 8-30 after which we went down to the lake to have a swim and a stretch and talk about the game yesterday.We all agreed that a lot was learnt from the game and hopefully look to improve during our next game on Saturday.After lunch we then went to the…

After the training camps this weekend here is the Academy week ahead – There is no gym work this week! Monday 4th August U12-13-14s training from 6-8pm. U12/13/14s  Induction night for parents in PE2 6-7pm. Tuesday 5th August U15/16s training from 3pm – 6.30pm U9/10/11s training from 6.30- 8pm U9-11s goalkeepers training from 6.30- 8pm Wednesday 6th…

Game Day! A Footballing Lesson. After breakfast we had a short walk down to the pitches and went through some team shape and set pieces ready for our 1st game of the tour against NEC NIJMEGEN. The lads then had lunch and went to bed for a couple of hours.We made the 50 minute coach…

After having a good nights sleep the lads were fully recharged and ready to get back on to the training pitch.The session was conducted by one of the Academy coaches from FC Roda who currently play in the second tier of the Dutch League.It was good for both the players and staff to assess a…

All’s well that ends well ! With a scheduled 9-10 am flight out of Manchester airport to Amsterdam we met at Woodhouse Grove School for the coach transfer at 5-15am with a pick up on route at Hartshead Moor Services due at 5-45am. When it got to 6-30 am and no coach to be seen…

This weekend will be our U9’s – U16’s Training Camps held here at Bradford City Academy – Woodhouse Grove School. They will run from 10am – 3pm each day.   Staff for the New Season are – U9/10s Team Manager – Lewis Nightingale U9s Coach – Ryan Farrell U10s Coach – Lawrence Lok U11/12s Team…