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 Under
18's accepted to Kent
Youth League, Darren Finlay appointed as Manager
Hythe Town
FC
and Hythe Stars and Stripes FC are very pleased to announce the launch
of a new Under 18's team for the season 2011/12. This is the
culmination of a year’s worth of preparation from both clubs, and is
the first jointly managed project between the two. The
team
has
successfully
applied
to
the
Kent
Youth
League
for
the
coming
season,
and
we
have
also
appointed a highly qualified manager with
years of experience in the game at the highest level, Darren Finlay, to
run the team.
Hythe
Town
FC
is
now
looking
to
recruit
players
for
this
age
group.
We
are
looking
for
talented
young players between 16 and 17 years old who are
keen to learn and progress onto the Reserves and First Team.
For further information and to reserve a place at the trial please
contact Darren Finlay on 07800984803 or at Hythe Town FC on 01303
238256.
Simon
Johnson
(Chairman
of
the
Youth
Section,
Hythe
Stars
and
Stripes
FC)
said:
"A
great
deal
of
work
has gone into establishing this team and
marks both clubs determination to invest in the young players of Hythe.
We now have a complete youth structure and hopefully in a few years
time we will see some players’ progress through to the first team. This
is
a
fantastic
opportunity
for
any
young
player.
Darren
Finlay
is
a
fantastic
appointment
as
manager
and
will bring all his experience and
enthusiasm to this role – the players under his guidance will learn a
great deal"
Martin
Giles
(Secretary,
Hythe
Town
FC)
said:
"The
fact
that
we
are
still
well
within
the
first
year
of our partnership with Stars and Stripes and are
already applying for a team in the top age group of the County's senior
youth league shows how committed we all are . In Darren Finlay we have
a man with real experience of top football up to European level and
this will help any youngsters with the right attitude to progress in
the game. It has been a great season for Hythe Town FC after nineteen
years trying to get back to where we are now--but the good news keeps
coming."
Darren
Finlay
(Newly
Appointed
Under
18s
Manager)
said:
"I
am
very
excited
about
the
task
that
lies
ahead.
It is the premier youth league in Kent
and as such will provide us with very competitive youth football next
season where the aim is to attract and then develop young players and
giving them the opportunity to progress through into the first team.
It’s a big challenge but it’s one I am really looking forward to."
Under 18's Manager Profile -
Darren Finlay
Darren
has
recently
completed
his
UEFA
‘B’
(Level
3)
Coaching
Qualification
through
the
PFA
at
Chelsea.
Darren
is
starting his career in coaching
having enjoyed a number of years in the professional game. Darren
started his playing career in Northern Ireland with Glentoran before
moving to Queens Park Rangers as a trainee, staying at the club for
four seasons.
Darren later signed for Doncaster Rovers and also had stints with
Kingstonian and Crawley Town whilst in England. Darren then returned to
Ireland rejoining his original club. Whilst there he lifted the Irish
Cup and the Irish Premier League, also competing in the Champions
League and European Cup Winners Cup.
During
his
playing
career
he
also
played international
football representing Northern Ireland at both Youth and Senior level.
Darren has established many contacts within the game and is keen to
develop as a coach.
Originally
Published - 17/05/11
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