{"id":556,"date":"2017-05-25T17:16:27","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T17:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thefootballdevelopmentprogramme.co.uk\/football\/?page_id=556"},"modified":"2017-05-25T17:16:27","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T17:16:27","slug":"testimonials-players","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefootballdevelopmentprogramme.co.uk\/football\/about-us\/testimonials\/testimonials-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials – Players"},"content":{"rendered":"

Players<\/span><\/h4>\n

Having known Matty since the age of 10, I can honestly say he is one of the most gifted, technical footballers I’ve ever seen. A great lad, who I’m sure if he can teach anyone only half of what he knows about the game, they will be on to a winner! I’m sure there are lots of football courses out there, but I’m certain no-one will offer the level of coaching as these guys.<\/p>\n

Andrew Lonergan,
\n<\/b>Everton Goalkeeper & former Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Preston,\u00a0Wolves and England U\u201921<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve known Matt for Many Years and think he was \u2018 Very Unlucky \u2019 not to make a\u00a0Career in the Game.\u00a0 I think it is Fantastic that he had Developed\u00a0\u2018 The Football\u00a0Development Programme \u2019 as his \u2018 Enthusiasm \u2019 and \u2018 Devotion \u2019 to\u00a0Football can really help Teach \u2018 Healthy Eating \u2019 & \u2018 Numeracy \u2019 in the School Environment \u201d.<\/p>\n

Andrew Procter,
\n<\/b>Current First Team Physiotherapist at Blackburn Rovers F.C & former Accrington Stanley F.C,\u00a0Preston North End & Bury F.C midfielder<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve Known Matt since we where younger. We used to play together and I learnt quite a bit from him as he\u2019s a little older than me and has\u00a0helped my Development\u00a0into playing\u00a0Professionally. He\u2019s a very good Coach and was always wanting to help others while he was Playing and he\u2019s obviously taken that into his Coaching.<\/p>\n

Joel Byrom,
\n<\/b>Former Preston North End F.C, Stevenage F.C & England \u2018C\u2019 Midfielder<\/p>\n

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I played with Matty at Preston North\u00a0End for 5 Years and he\u00a0was by far the most skillful player in our age group every year.<\/p>\n

It is great to see that Matty is now willing to pass on his skills and knowledge to up and coming footballers. I would be happy for my children to be coached by Matty and therefore\u00a0have no hesitation in recommending The Football Development Programme.<\/p>\n

Chris Porter
\n<\/strong>Crewe Alexandra F.C. Captain & Striker\u00a0Former Bury, Oldham, Motherwell, Derby & Sheff Utd.<\/p>\n

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I Worked Closely with Matt for 3 Weeks recently whilst undertaking our UEFA B Licence\u00a0and found his ‘Knowledge of the Game’, ‘Enthusiasm’ and ‘Manner’ all Excellent.\u00a0 I Would Highly Recommend Working with him.<\/p>\n

Gareth Whalley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manchester City F.C Loan Coach & Former Crewe Alexandra, Bradford City and Wigan Athletic Player.<\/p>\n

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From the age of around 8 until 12 I attended The Football Development Programme Courses throughout the duration of Primary School and first year of High School and found it extremely beneficial to my skills both on and off the field. The elite level coaching paired with the fun sessions created an environment where players of all abilities had a chance to develop as players and people. During the courses, high level practices aided my technical development, allowing me to improve as a player whilst enjoying the chance to play with my friends. I found the opportunity to interact and play with new people extremely enjoyable and never passed up on the opportunity during the Half Terms. Matt and the rest of the coaching staff’s commitment and experience definitely made the courses stand out for me which is why I would certainly recommend it for young boys and girls of all ages and ability levels.<\/p>\n

Isaac Mabaya<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Liverpool F.C and England U16 Midfielder<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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