Five Yeovil Town FC Under 19s Players Selected for First Team Somerset Cup Squad
Five talented players from the Yeovil Town FC Under 19s Football Programme, delivered in partnership with Yeovil College, have been selected to join the First Team squad as part of the club’s Somerset Cup campaign.
The exciting opportunity follows a series of standout performances within the Under 19s programme, with First Team Manager Billy Rowley closely monitoring the progress of the young players throughout the season. Working alongside Under 19s Manager Roy O’Brien, five players have now been identified to make the step up and gain invaluable experience within the senior setup.
The five college students selected to represent YTFC’s cup campaign are:
- Archie Bryce
- Liam Nardiello
- Ashton Brown
- Ollie Crittenden
- Sebastian Woods.
As part of their preparation for the Somerset Cup campaign, the selected players will train alongside the First Team at the club’s Bristol training base, providing a unique opportunity to experience the demands, standards and environment of senior football.
The selection highlights the strength of the player development pathway offered through the Yeovil Town FC Under 19s Programme, which combines elite football coaching with education through Yeovil College. The programme is designed to support aspiring footballers in reaching their full potential, both on and off the pitch.
Roy O’Brien, Under 19s Manager, said:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the players and recognition of the hard work, dedication and commitment they show every day. The chance to train and potentially compete alongside the First Team is something every young footballer strives for, and we’re incredibly proud to see five of our players taking this next step in their journey.”
The achievement further demonstrates the success of the partnership between Yeovil College and Yeovil Town FC, creating genuine progression routes into senior football and providing opportunities that are unmatched across Somerset.
For the selected players, the experience offers a chance to test themselves alongside senior professionals, learn from experienced coaches and continue their development within one of the region’s most ambitious football pathways.
From the classroom to the First Team, the Yeovil Town FC and Yeovil College partnership continues to provide young footballers with exceptional opportunities to progress, develop and achieve their ambitions in the game. The most recent announcement – the college programme now extends to the women’s game – will bring a whole new dynamic to the programme and further strengthen the partnership.