Rising Stars

 

 

Nick Salapatas

     


Protecs Nick Salapatas has signed a professional contract with conference league leaders Stevenage Borough until the end of the season. Nick has also been invited to preseason training with the 1st squad during the summer. Nick a flying winger joined Protec this year as a third year whilst studing at university for a degree well done to nick from all at the academy

 

 

Warren spent three years at Protec before signing for Barnet FC Inventive, skilful striker who loves to run at defenders. Warren’s good form for Barnet at youth level saw him promoted to the first team squad that won the Football Conference Championship in 2005. Moved to Farnborough Town in search of a starting place, spending a season there before joining Sutton United in October 2006, where he was their leading scorer for each of the last two seasons. Signed for Bromley in June 2008.

     


Warren McBean

 

Ajet Shehu

Two years ago Londoner Ajet Shehu was accepted into the Protec Academy. After playing just one game Ajet was offered trials at three different clubs - Reading FC, Watford FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC. He signed a two year professional contract with Tottenham FC.

Joe Tabiri

Joe Tabiri spent 3 years at Protec Football Development School and is now a professional player under a two year contract with Barnet FC. Pete Edwards said: "Joe has been one of our most exemplary lads leaving Protec to become a pro with a full set of top academic qualifications as well."

Steve Morison

Steve Morison, spent two years at Protec before signing for league club Northampton on a two year deal, he was released went back into non league football where he played for conference side Stevenage borough and after two excellent seasons signed a two year professional contract with Millwall.

Derek Asamoah

Derek Asamoah, aged 19 Derek signed for Northampton town as a pro in 2003. A talented centre forward he moved to Shrewsbury FC in 2006 and signed for French Club Nice in 2007.

Ben Long

Ben Long who signed a 2 year Professional Contract for Scottish Premier League Club Hearts. Formerly a Protec U18 player, Ben played his part in a recent match for the Hearts U19 side.

 

Elliot Charles spent two years at Protec before he signed to Barnet FC in 2008 with a two year professional contract. He has already made two first team appearances and causes any defence difficulties with his ability in the air and speed off the mark.
 

Elliot Charles

 

 

Joe Devera

Joe Devera joined Barnet FC from Protec three years ago and is now in the first team. Joe won Barnet"s Player of the Year award last season for his consistently excellent performance in defence. He is good in the air and rarely, if ever, outpaced, having won the title of fastest man at the Club after a series of sprint races at the training ground. Joe wins challenges on the ground or in the air and then makes good use of the ball out of defence.

Chris Casey

Chris Casey spent a year at Protec and signed to Tottenham Hotspur FC in 2007/2008. The Watford-born defender "enjoys the buzz of doing well and winning games".

 

 

 

Kezie Ibe, 25, was a talented young football player picked up by Arsenal FC from age 11 to 15. Then like many other young lads he was released and disappointed and disillusioned, dropped out of football for a couple of years.

Protec - Nile Ranger

Protec’s Nile Ranger shows spectacular pace and power.

The London born striker impressed at Southampton FC and now delights Newcastle United FC fans with his goal-scoring.

Players in focus ...

Luke Medley started playing football at school and as he progressed through the Sunday Leagues in Long Lane South East London and Maidstone in Kent he started thinking seriously about taking the first step towards a professional football career...

Players in focus ...

Steve Morison  has signed a new professional contract with Millwall f.c, Steve started playing football for Enfield Eagles who later changed their name to Whiteweb Eagles where he was spotted by a local scout and signed to Tottenham Hotspur FC. He was released at 15 so applied for trials at Protec and spend two and a half years honing his skills...