Academy | Off The Pitch

Scientist wants clubs to adopt crucial new studies: "The psychological dimensions of talents are much more reliable than physical and technical abilities"

17 September 2020 2:22 PM

The owner behind the youngest team in Europe: "It's actually very simple. It is a matter of belief. And why should talents in most clubs believe that they will ever get the chance to play in the first team?"

12 August 2020 10:19 PM

The owner behind the youngest team in Europe: "Why should under-19 teams stay in five-star hotels? Kids shouldn't be treated like Premier League players"

5 July 2020 5:54 PM

Cost-cutting measures may be on the horizon – but Valencia have a strong commitment to their academy

25 June 2020 2:14 PM

The Athletic: Chelsea fighting civil claims of "racially abusive behaviour"

11 June 2020 12:21 PM

"We went from working as a seed investor to a late-stage investor" - the Brentford success is so much more than just excellent recruitment

9 June 2020 7:23 PM

Parents of budding athletes left short-changed after FC Barcelona close Australian academies

21 May 2020 8:27 AM

Barcelona close Canada academies after local partner's bankruptcy

5 May 2020 10:02 AM

Robins' chairman speaks out on transfer strategy: "As a Bristolian, you'd want to watch 11 Bristolians playing for Bristol City"

10 March 2020 8:30 AM

Liverpool coach who led youngsters in Shrewsbury clash leaves to take charge of Blackpool

2 March 2020 9:32 AM

English clubs face Irish Brexit recruitment crisis

18 February 2020 3:03 PM

Barcelona to launch academy in Miami

12 February 2020 11:02 AM

Ed Woodward: "We're pleased with the progress being made behind the scenes"

11 February 2020 8:55 AM

Rangers partner with another Asian club

11 February 2020 8:25 AM

PSG launch US academy

5 February 2020 10:30 AM

AC Milan to open academies in India

27 January 2020 9:12 AM

Preston North End touted with £50 million valuation

21 January 2020 2:52 PM

Atletico Madrid to fund creation of Canadian football franchise

17 January 2020 11:05 AM

Derby County owner wants half of the starting 11 to be academy players

9 January 2020 8:07 AM

"I won't be slide tackling my way through the meeting room," says soon-to-be CEO at Bayern as he reveals ambition for club to "be number one in all areas"

8 January 2020 9:14 AM