Non-League Paper

BASFORD BOY NOW AT BLUES

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
6 December 2020

TALENTED Basford United youngster Ben Beresford has become the first player from grassroots football to receive a scholarship for Birmingham City’s Under-16s.
Beresford made the switch to Basford after being released by Notts County at the age of 14.
At Basford, he has featured in the MJPL League, coached by Kevin Haynes.
He has signed a twoyear scholarship with the Championship club.
First-team manager Steve Chettle said: “We are building a great reputation for producing players from within our own grassroots pathway and we want to continue this with more Under-16s progres...

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