Boro legend Craig Hignett will cast his eyes over the region’s young talent after joining forces with a Teesside football Academy.
Hignett has joined ex-teammate Andy Collett at Premier Player Football Academy, which provides football coaching for youngsters aged between five and 16.
Collett admitted he is delighted to have recruited new coach Hignett, who made more than 150 appearances for Boro between 1992 and 1998.
“I’ve known Craig since we were players at Middlesbrough and Darlington and had always kept in touch,” Collett said.
“Obviously his time at Boro came to an end so I mentioned that if he wanted to come down and do some coaching we would love to have him on board.
“Craig’s a top coach and a top man, so we are delighted he has joined. He’ll be looking to get back into full-time football, but in the meantime we are going to use his experience and coaching skills. That will only improve our Academy members”
Hignett joins up with Mark Proctor, Bernie Slaven and Neil Maddison, who are all coaches at the Academy.
Premier Player is launching free taster sessions for its newly-launched girls Academy tomorrow evening, with females from the Under-8 to Under-16 age groups all welcome.
The free sessions will be held at Middlesbrough College and is for outfield players and goalkeepers.
Sessions for Under-8s to Under-11s will be held from 6pm until 7pm, while the Under-12s to Under-16s age groups are to take place from 7pm until 8pm.
To book your place email trials@premierplayerfootballacademy.co.uk.
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