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Khaleej Times
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Man City camp in Abu Dhabi a great platform for UAE youngsters
For those who dream of developing their football skills with the guidance of world-class Uefa-qualified coaches, the time has come. ES Dubai, the exchange school based in the UAE, has signed a partnership with Manchester City Football School. This offers an exclusive opportunity for young players to train at the Manchester City Football Camp in Abu Dhabi. The Summer Football Camp promises to be an unforgettable experience for young people who want to train with professional coaches. The football development programme aims not only to provide technical development but also to introduce participants to the culture and attractions of Abu Dhabi. It is the perfect destination for young people aged between 13 and 17. Participants will have the chance to train in world class facilities used by the club regularly, including Active Al Maryah Sports Complex. They will work with highly qualified coaches using methods that reflect the English club's dynamic and technical style of play. The camp is designed to transform participants, giving young athletes the chance to learn the techniques and tactics that make Manchester City one of the most successful teams in the Premier League. "Football, being a team sport, teaches young people to cooperate, communicate effectively, and face challenges collaboratively. Participating in a football programme helps cultivate values such as respect, responsibility, perseverance, and leadership. These values are essential both on the field and in daily life, preparing young people for challenging situations outside of sports," said Montserrat Taylor, CEO of ES Dubai. Simon Hewitt, Head of Football Operations Mena, said: "The partnership with ES camps will provide teenagers the chance to come and experience the best coaching, amazing culture and high quality teaching from ES Camps. These camps are truly groundbreaking in the UAE and we cannot wait to get them started in summer 2025."
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fans slam wrong Bury football club over deal with Norfolk 'rival'
A Suffolk football club which works closely with Ipswich Town has distanced itself from a team with a similar name after it received a backlash for partnering with Norwich Town Community FC has joined forces with the Norfolk club's academy to "create new opportunities for players, volunteers and coaches" in the two Norwich City's football development team runs classes with Uefa-qualified coaches for young footballers at Bury St Edmunds Leisure fans mistook the partnership to be with the semi-professional team, Bury Town FC, before sending "negative social media posts and emails directly to the club". 'Separate club' Some had branded the 'move' "ridiculous", "embarrassing", and "disgusting", while others vowed they would stop supporting the Isthmian League North Division an image shared alongside the announcement of the partnership between Bury Town Community FC and Norwich City, a group of men can be seen holding a blue and white Bury Town FC scarf. Bosses at Bury Town FC have now clarified its position, reiterating to fans of the club that it is not working with Ipswich Town's fiercest a statement it said: "Bury Town FC is a separate club, run by a separate management committee. [We] do not have a partnership with Norwich City FC or any other professional club."We can say that Bury Town FC have a positive relationship with Ipswich Town FC, hosting regular events for the Ipswich Town Foundation at our Ram Meadow ground."We also have a player on loan from the Ipswich Town Academy and our manager continues to work closely with Ipswich Town and their academy staff." The club added its directors were not aware of any partnerships between the Norwich City academy and Bury Town Community FC until the announcement was also said its only "formal partnership" is with Culford School and West Suffolk College for the delivery of the club's to the backlash, Ben Oxley, chairman of Bury Town Community FC, said he was "delighted" with the partnership with added: "There's no doubt this partnership will strengthen the community club, increase our reach to a wider audience and create new opportunities."As a registered charity, we rely heavily on volunteers and the goodwill of our sponsors so access to this kind of support will help us greatly."Jake Swan, Norwich City head of regional academy recruitment, described the collaboration as "a big step forwards"."Bury Town Community FC is an exciting place with some very dedicated staff and we look forward to working together," he Town Community FC was contacted for comment. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
