26 January 2009
Glenn Hoddle Academy Player Has Trial With Ipswich
Glenn Hoddle Academy player Lino Goncalves has joined Championship side Ipswich Town for a trial, following recent strong performances for the Academy.
Lino, 20, a talented winger, was released last year from Fulham Football Club, and joined the Glenn Hoddle Academy in the Summer having impressed at the Academy’s initial trials.
He joined a squad of 25 players in Spain, all released from senior clubs and all hoping for a return to the professional game.
There has already been considerable club interest in members of the squad, both in England and further afield, following a range of friendly matches against senior Spanish opposition.
Lino is excited at the prospect of a trial at Ipswich. He said: “I was really pleased when Ipswich showed an interest in me. My goal is to get back into the game as soon as possible, and I hope to do well during my trial.
“The work with Glenn Hoddle and the coaching team in Spain has really made a huge difference to me, I am now more confident in my abilities and have a greater understanding of the game thanks to my time already at the Academy”.
Glenn Hoddle said: “I am really pleased that Lino has been invited for the trial. He’s a super character in the Academy and along with all the squad has special ability, something I hope will be spotted by Ipswich. We wish him well with the trial, I am sure he will impress.”
The Glenn Hoddle Academy sources talented young footballers from around the world and provides them with the highest quality specialist football coaching at the superb Montecastillo Resort in southern Spain.
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