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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea make major medal decision following their Conference League triumph - as Enzo Maresca looks to reward his squad for their success
Every Chelsea academy graduate who appeared in their victorious Conference League campaign will receive a winners' medal for helping the Blues make history in becoming the first club to win it all in Europe. Though many of the starlets such as 16-year-old Reggie Walsh and Shim Mheuka, 17, were not in Wroclaw, Poland to see the 4-1 win over Real Betis which completed their collection of European trophies, they are set to get their reward upon returning to Cobham. Chelsea received 50 medals in total from UEFA and other youngsters who contributed to the Conference League run included Samuel Rak-Sakyi, Genesis Antwi, Ato Ampah, Harrison Murray-Campbell and Kiano Dyer – all of whom were handed their debuts by Enzo Maresca – while Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong were heavily involved in the first-team action. Chelsea used 36 players in total in the Conference League and Mail Sport has been told all of the senior stars who were eligible to appear in the group and knockout stages are receiving a medal. That is expected to include Joao Felix, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga and Carney Chukwuemeka, despite them all departing the club on loan in the winter window. That includes academy stars such as Shim Mheuka(left) and Reggie Walsh(right) who did not travel to Wednesday's final It is not yet clear what will happen with those who appeared but then departed permanently, such as Harvey Vale, who signed for QPR, and Cesare Casadei, now at Torino. Mykhailo Mudryk was handed his medal in Wroclaw as he travelled to Poland to watch the final and joined the team at their afterparty. He is still suspended from football for failing a doping test. After the playing squad get the majority of the 50 medals on offer, the others go to Maresca and his coaching staff, such as assistant Willy Caballero.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
New deals for U's academy products
Oxford United have agreed new deals with 20-year-old academy products Josh Johnson and James Golding. Midfielder Johnson joined the club as a scholar and has made seven first team appearances in cup competitions since making his debut at 16, in addition to loan spells with Dartford, Welling, Banbury and Republic of Ireland under-19 centre-back Golding has featured for the senior side nine times since making his debut in 2021, including three times in League One, and had loan spells at Maidenhead and Southend last of football, Ed Waldron, told the club website, external: "It's really important for the club to have a strong core of young, promising players who have been developed within our system."Josh and James are two players who have shown real qualities over each age group and have since enjoyed strong loan spells at first-team level across the pyramid."We look forward to continuing to work with both as they aim to make an impact on our first team group."
ABC News
27-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Vanuatu Cricket building for the future and spreading the net wide, in the search for young talent to join their new academy
A new academy has just been launched by Vanuatu Cricket, with the aim of drawing in the best male and female talent from across the country, and building a new generation of national team players. The venture is being underpinned by funding partner Interchange, and the year-long programme of skills and academic training will be managed by Head of High Performance, Chris Laffan. Trials have already begun and eventually there will be 50 young cricketers at the academy, 30 from Port Vila and 20 from Santo and Tanna. And Vanuatu Cricket's Chief Executive, Tim Cutler, says there is a particular emphasis on taking the game in the outer islands to a higher level.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Saanich private school pairs with Pacific FC on girls soccer academy
A Saanich private school is partnering with Pacific FC on the launch of a new soccer academy, which it's calling the first of its kind on Vancouver Island. St. Margaret's School says the SMS x PFC Football Academy will combine elite-level training with academic excellence and leadership development. 'When girls are given the tools and the trust to lead, they rise; whether in the classroom, on the field, or in every aspect of life,' says SMS head of school and CEO, Sara Blair, in a news release. 'The Football Academy embodies our values; championing excellence, opening doors to new opportunities, and empowering girls through investment in their potential.' The academy has been created as Canada debuts a new professional women's soccer league. The Northern Super League hosted its opening night at BC Place in April. FIFA World Cup is also coming to North America in 2026. Vancouver and Toronto are among 16 cities that'll be hosting matches during the tournament, which is taking place in Canada, Mexico and the USA. St. Margaret's School says there's been a 'seismic growth' of leagues around the world – and believes its new academy will put its grade school students at the forefront of the momentum by teaching them the skills to take any next steps. The boarding school's project will be led by Jamar Dixon, a former professional player and the current director of football at Pacific FC. 'This program builds strong, smart, capable athletes who are ready to lead,' says Dixon. ''It's an honour to support young women who are so driven, and to work alongside a school that truly believes in their potential.' The head coach, Jodi Grant will lead daily training. She currently leads Pacific FC's female youth development program, VI Wave. Grant also has over two decades of elite coaching experience and played soccer in the NCAA. St. Margaret's School is taking applications for the academy, which starts in September.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'One of best young Scottish talents' Bowie pens Hibs extension
Tegan Bowie has signed a contract extension with league champions Hibs, keeping her at Meadowbank until the summer of 21-year-old started 26 league games as Grant Scott's side lifted their first SWPL trophy in 18 years. The winger also scored five goals and provided six assists across the SWPL campaign. "We're delighted to secure Tegan for another two years," the manager said. "She's an exciting player who brings real attacking flair and freedom to our squad, the exact kind of player I like in my teams."I'd challenge her for more goals and assists but her long-term aim should be the Scotland A squad, that's how good she is."Despite being around for ages, she's still one of the best young talents in Scotland, so it's brilliant that she's staying here at Hibs."Bowie, who came through the Hibs academy, spent time with Celtic before returning to the Edinburgh outfit in June 2023 and has gone on to make 65 appearances."I'm delighted," Bowie said of her new contract. "It was never in doubt that I was going to sign. I'm just very happy."We have a good group of staff here that drive us to be better every day. It helps massively."
