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Terry Venables was a welcome visitor to Protecs north London academy to watch all of the potential players on show and after linking up with the academy in recent weeks he watched Protecs current u17 squad take on a selected group of emerging talent who hope to gain a place on our 2010/11 programme. Terry said I was greatly impressed by the all round standard of players on show and there are clearly players here with a real chance of making it into the professional game, the whole atmosphere was very professional and I was hugely impressed with the attitude of all the boys involved.

Terry Venables link up with Protec. Terry made his first visit to watch the new intake of talent coming in to this years academy, he met and spent time talking to the lads. Whilst sharing coaching tips with Protec management, coaches and lads more news to follow

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Terry Venables

Terry captained the team at every club he played for and is uniquely placed as a judge of up and coming football talent in this country.  From this background Terry has recognized the outstanding independent coaching that Protec has been providing to up and coming players over the last 15 years and recognizes also the importance of the educational opportunities these players have been provided with at the same time.

Terry's involvement will provide Protec with the benefit of his unique experience and ideas and will lead to us providing an even better coaching experience for all our players. 

Pete Edwards Head Coach for Protec Academy said "We are delighted that Terry will be working very closely with us. His involvement and expertise will be a huge asset to the up and coming young talent we have in the academy at the moment and the ones that we are in the process of recruiting for the 2010/11".

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PREMIER League new boys Blackpool have made a loan bid for Newcastle young gun Nile Ranger.

United have fielded scores of enquiries from Championship clubs about the England under-19 forward but the Tangerines are prepared to offer him first team opportunities in the top flight next season if Chris Hughton decides to let him leave.

The Journal understands that Blackpool have made a verbal enquiry and are still waiting for a reply from Newcastle, who may yet retain Ranger. As he illustrated with Burnley’s approach for Fraser Forster, Hughton will not be rushed when it comes to a decision on his young players.

But Ranger would get chances at Bloomfield Road, where Ian Holloway has admitted he is finding it tough to bring in new recruits for their Premier League campaign. He has turned to former Newcastle striker Marlon Harewood, currently a free agent, after seeing repeated bids for Leicester striker DJ Campbell turned down.

Aug 10 2010 by Mark Douglas, The Journal

Arif Becktas has signed a two and a half year professional contract with Turkish club Ordu Spor, Arif who spent two years at Protec also won student of the year in 2008, well done to Arif from all at Protec.

Congratulations to Ramone McRay

Ramone spent 2 years with the South London Protec  academy. Having moved to Crawley he has been signed on a 2 year contract with Peterborough United. Everyone at Protec send their best wishes and congratulations to Ramone on his success and wish him well in his chosen career.

Congratulations to Patrik Ulor and Sten Ntekolo

 Both of whom made their debuts in the Pontins Professional Reserve League for Stevenage.

    Patrik Ulor            and           Sten Ntekolo

Football Trials in the South East for 2010/2011 season.

Football Trials, St Albans, Hertfordshire, Football Trials, Enfield, North London. Football Trials, Croydon, South London.

The Protec Football Development School is expanding and is seeking candidates to apply for trials for the 2010/2011 season.

Apply online and we will be in touch if we think you have what it takes to succeed academically and at football.