Non-League Paper

JAMIE BRINGS THE PENNIES

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 January 2018

Funding can find stars like Alex

By Matt Badcock

JAMIE VARDY has dipped into his own pocket to make sure his V9 Academy keeps unearthing Non-League gems.
After the success of year one that saw five players get moves into the Football League, the Leicester City and England striker is determined to give even more players the opportunity to showcase their talent.
The five-day training camp at Manchester City’s Etihad campus was featured on Sky Sports and culminated in matches watched by scouts from Premier League and EFL clubs as well as across Europe.
Nuneaton Town defender Alex Penn...

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