OVERSEAS EXPERIENCES
The Under-16s, for example, are recently returned from Hong Kong having attended the fourth Jockey Club Youth Football Academy Summit. The young Reds had previously travelled to the summit in 2017, 2018 and 2023.
Club greats Dimitar Berbatov and John O’Shea accompanied the group as they met fans in Hong Kong, helping the young players understand how to best act as ambassadors for United while abroad.
“The young players who participated in this year’s event had a unique opportunity to not only play overseas against opponents they have never faced before, but also learn about different cultures and lifestyles,” explained Nick Cox, Director of Academy.