Different journeys.
Progress that matters.

West Bromwich Albion Academy

Lily Day

Silky feet and a love for the game.

Lily was part of our Girls Development Programme and continues to join us between her commitments to West Bromwich Albion Academy.

A fantastic footballer and a pleasure to coach, Lily combines silky feet and strength with a great attitude and a real love for the game. We always enjoy having her back at Playerhub.

We’re proud to have played a part in Lily’s journey and delighted to see her doing well at West Bromwich Albion. Long may it continue — wishing you every success, Lily!

West Bromwich Albion Academy

Millie Rose

Passion, determination and an eye for goal.

Millie has been part of our Girls Development Programme and continues to join us whenever her academy commitments at West Bromwich Albion allow.

Always a great trainer, Millie brings a fantastic attitude and real passion to her football. A physical, combative player with an eye for goal, she approaches every session with commitment and determination.

We always enjoy working with Millie and are proud to play a part in her continued development. A top player with a very bright future — keep working hard and enjoying your football, Millie!

Birmingham City Girls Football Academy

Aoife Argue & Katie Argue

Two cousins. A shared next step with Blues.

Cousins Aoife and Katie were both part of our Junior Technical Football Programme, developing their games alongside the boys in our training groups. It was a pleasure to work with both girls and watch their commitment and confidence grow.

Aoife is a hardworking, fleet-footed footballer with a fantastic attitude and a real desire to succeed. Her commitment to improving made her a pleasure to coach.

Katie is a physical, combative and deeply committed player with a wonderful left foot. Ultra-competitive and determined, she brings real passion to her football and takes pride in giving her all.

We’re incredibly proud to have supported both girls on their journeys and delighted to see them progress to Birmingham City’s Girls Football Academy. Well done, Aoife and Katie — wishing you every success for the future!

Birmingham City Football Club

Caragh Mannion

Pace, passion and an eye for goal.

Caragh developed her game with Playerhub through 1-to-1 coaching and our Girls Development Group. Over three to four years, we had the pleasure of supporting her journey towards playing for Birmingham City Football Club.

A fantastic student of the game with bags of potential, Caragh combines pace and athleticism with a real eye for goal. Hungry to learn and passionate about football, she brought enthusiasm and determination to her development.

We’re proud to have played a part in Caragh’s journey and delighted to see her taking this next step. Well done, Caragh — wishing you every success for the future!

Birmingham City FC Academy

Carson Bailey

From first touches to a Blues beginning.

Carson began his Playerhub journey at just four years old. After being scouted by several Midlands clubs, he went on to sign for Birmingham City FC Academy for the Under-9 season.

His energy, desire and creativity made him a standout player at Playerhub. Even at just nine years old, Carson has shown an ability to rise to the biggest moments.

From his first sessions with us to an exciting new chapter in academy football, we’re proud to have been part of his journey.

Coventry City Academy

Teddy Francis

A football family. A journey of his own.

Teddy joined Playerhub aged four and went on to sign for Coventry City Academy after being scouted by West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City.

The grandson of football legend Trevor Francis, Teddy is taking the next steps in a football journey of his own. We’re proud to have played a part in those early years.

Aston Villa Academy · Under-9s

Archie Finnegan & Charlie Sebastien

A shared next step at Aston Villa.

Archie and Charlie both developed their football with Playerhub before being scouted by Aston Villa. The pair went on to sign for the club’s Under-9 academy age group.

An exciting milestone for two young players, and two journeys we’re proud to have supported.

Aston Villa Academy · Under-9s

Romeo Gardner

Following footsteps. Finding his own path.

Romeo started his football journey with Playerhub before going on to sign for Aston Villa Academy at Under-9 level.

Following in his dad’s footsteps while beginning a story of his own, Romeo’s move marks an exciting next chapter. We’re proud to have been there at the start.

Precision · Dubai

Aiden Finnegan

A gifted footballer. A journey beyond borders.

A wonderfully gifted footballer, Aiden spent seven years at Birmingham City before signing a professional contract with Coventry City FC.

He has since taken his football journey overseas and now plays full-time for Precision in Dubai — an exciting new chapter in his career.

West Bromwich Albion · Academy journey

Jake Gasiewski

Electric pace. Quick feet. Exciting possibilities.

An exciting winger with explosive pace and quick feet, Jake developed through our Technical Development Programme and represented our competitive team in Central Warwickshire league football.

His progress led to him signing for West Bromwich Albion. Shortly afterwards, an opportunity arose for his family to move to Australia, opening the door to a new chapter.

With his natural ability and the right support to keep developing, Jake has so much to look forward to. We’re proud to have been part of his journey and excited to see where football takes him next.

Birmingham City FC Academy

Leo French

Power, pace and a bright Blues future.

Leo spent time developing with Playerhub’s Mini Academy before being scouted by West Bromwich Albion. He later went on to sign for Birmingham City Academy, taking an exciting next step in his football journey.

A powerful, strong and explosive young footballer with impressive pace, Leo has so much potential to build on. We’re proud to have shared those early steps and look forward to seeing him continue to develop with the Blues.

Birmingham City FC Academy

Malachi Blagriff

Eight years and counting. A journey built together.

Malachi’s journey with Playerhub has grown through more than eight years of working together — from Mini Academy to our Technical Development Programme and dedicated 1-to-1 coaching. It’s a partnership built over time, supporting his development at every stage.

Now thriving at Birmingham City Academy, Malachi combines mesmerising footwork with outstanding technical ability for his age. His dedication matches his talent, and we’re proud to continue playing a part in the journey of a young footballer with such a bright future.

Burton Albion Academy

Will Turner

Consistent progress. A winner at heart.

Will spent three years in Playerhub’s Technical Development Programme, making consistent progress across every aspect of his game. That development caught the attention of Burton Albion Academy, where he now plays.

Athletic, quick and nimble, Will brings passion, desire and a positive attitude to every game. A real winner at heart, he is always determined to make an impact.

Our coaches will always remember Will for his willingness to learn and the strong relationships he built with them. A highly coachable player with a love of the game, he was a pleasure to work with — and we’re proud to have supported his journey.

Birmingham City Academy · Football scholarship in America

Cianole Nguepissi

An unbeaten season. A journey across the Atlantic.

We had the pleasure of working with Cianole while supporting the Kings Norton and South Birmingham District football team. In a remarkable season, the team went unbeaten across more than 40 games and lifted three cups, with Cianole playing a major part in that success.

He began the season under the radar and finished it by signing for Birmingham City Academy, where he spent much of his youth developing his game. His journey has since taken him to America on a football scholarship.

Strong and powerful, commanding in the air and technically accomplished with the ball at his feet, Cianole brings an impressive combination of qualities to the pitch. We’re proud to have shared part of his journey and wish him every success in this next chapter.

Birmingham City FC Academy

Jake Appleton

Quick feet. Competitive spirit.

Jake spent two years in Playerhub’s Technical Development Programme, developing his all-round game and quickly becoming a highly regarded player within his age group. He now plays at Birmingham City Academy.

With outstanding technical ability and a low centre of gravity, Jake is comfortable with the ball at his feet and difficult for opponents to pin down. His passion and desire to compete bring an extra edge to his game.

Highly coachable and always bringing a great attitude, Jake was a pleasure to work with. We’re proud to have supported his development and wish him every success with the Blues.

Birmingham City FC

Connor Reilly

Brave on the ball. Hungry to keep improving.

Connor spent time working with Playerhub through private coaching sessions. Tenacious, courageous, quick and skilful, he brings a real desire to influence the game and an appetite to keep learning and developing.

During his scholarship at Birmingham City, Connor has earned opportunities to play for the Under-21s and has been selected for the first-team squad — exciting milestones in his development.

His bravery and commitment to improving make him a player we’re proud to have worked with. We wish Connor every success as he continues his journey with the Blues.

A football connection across generations

Carlos English

Wonderful ability. An attitude to match.

Carlos combines wonderful footballing ability with an outstanding attitude. Full of confidence and a love for the game, he is a player who earns the respect of the coaches around him.

For Colm, watching Carlos develop has a special meaning: he has played football with Carlos’s dad since the age of nine. Seeing the next generation flourish makes that long-standing football connection even more rewarding.

With his talent, attitude and enthusiasm, we believe Carlos has the potential to play football at a high level. We’re excited to see where his journey takes him.

Coventry City Academy

Arlo Turner

Talent, drive and a new chapter at Coventry City.

A technically gifted and driven footballer, Arlo took part in our Technical Development Programme and spent two years developing his game through 1-to-1 sessions with Playerhub.

All our coaches thoroughly enjoyed working with Arlo, and we’re proud to see him take this exciting next step by signing for Coventry City Academy.

Congratulations, Arlo! We wish you every success at Coventry City. Keep working hard and enjoying your football.

Coventry City Academy

Finley Turner

A strong defender. A big heart.

Finley was part of our Technical Development Programme and spent more than two years developing his game through 1-to-1 sessions with Playerhub before signing for Coventry City Academy.

A strong, athletic and committed defender, Finley plays with a big heart and brings a gentlemanly attitude to everything he does. His impressive physical attributes are matched by his dedication and character, giving him a strong foundation for the journey ahead.

We’re proud to have supported Finley’s development and excited to see what he achieves next. Wishing you every success at Coventry City, Finley — keep working hard and enjoying your football!

Birmingham City Under-21s · England selection

Lottie Marlow

Discovering her talent between the posts.

Lottie was part of our Girls Development Group, initially training as an outfield player before discovering that she also had outstanding qualities as a goalkeeper.

With a wonderful personality and a real drive to be the best she can be, Lottie brings passion and commitment to her development. At just 14, she was already representing Birmingham City’s under-21s and had earned selection by England.

We’re proud to have been part of Lottie’s journey and delighted to see her talent and determination opening up exciting opportunities. Keep enjoying your football, Lottie — we wish you every success!

Leicester City Women

Olivia McLoughlin

Technical quality. Grit and determination.

An outstanding performer from a young age, Olivia went on to sign for Aston Villa and made her first-team debut at just 16. Her career has continued to progress, taking her to Leicester City Women.

Gritty, determined and hardworking, Olivia combines great technical ability with a fantastic personality. Her commitment and competitive spirit have always stood out, alongside the quality she brings on the ball.

It’s wonderful to see Olivia doing so well. We wish her continued success as she builds on an already impressive football journey.

Shrewsbury Town · EFL League Two

Byron Pendleton

Power, pace and a student of the game.

Byron spent much of his youth career at Birmingham City Academy, progressing to earn a scholarship and then a professional contract. After captaining the club’s under-21s and gaining senior experience on loan, he joined Shrewsbury Town in 2026 and is now playing in EFL League Two.

A quick, powerful and versatile defender, Byron has the ability to get up and down the pitch at speed. His excellent attitude, physical qualities and consistent performances made him a standout player.

It was a privilege to work with Byron through 1-to-1 coaching, using position-specific exercises to sharpen key parts of his game. He was a brilliant student of football and a pleasure to coach. Good luck at Shrewsbury Town, Byron — we wish you every success!