Date Published: Saturday, 30th October, 2021 - 10:39pm by Nik Mesney
Connah's Quay Nomads are pleased to announce in recent weeks that three of our academy players have gained moves to professional Football League academies at Shrewsbury Town and Wigan Athletic.
Theo Ogden Jones of our U12s made the move to Wigan Athletic this summer after being with The Nomads throughout the mini phase age groups.
A technically gifted player who has developed superbly well over the last few seasons under coaches James Duff and Chris Boulton.
Wil Smith of our U13s has been with The Nomads Academy since U8s. A talented defensive player who has always possessed a great attitude and commitment.
A big testament to Head Coach Jordan Taylor for playing a major part in his development along with current Head of Youth Phase Iain Bennett and former coaches Craig Griffiths and Jordan Jackson who were all big aids to Wil's development.
The hat trick of professional club moves sees U16 Cammron Morris join Shrewsbury Town.
A great character and attacking player who joined The Nomads Academy three years ago, from Crewe Alexandra. During his time with the club he has played a number of games for the youth team and has been coached by a number of different coaches at the Academy.
Special mention in particular goes to Leighton Sumner, Gareth Richards and Antonio Magalhaes who along with other staff at the club have been huge coaches in Cammron's development.
Director of Football, Jay Catton commented; "The latest three graduates over recent weeks brings the Nomads Academy current tally of players who have progressed to Football League and Premier League academies to a total of 42.
A huge well done to all three players and we wish them all the best during next stage of there respective football journeys."
Full list of players who have gained professional moves over the last decade
• Alex Peters U14 (Bury)
• Luke Blizzard U12 (Wrexham)
• Thomas Bridges U12 (Liverpool)
• Jamie Nash U9 (Wrexham)
• Daniel Spaven U11 (Wigan Athletic)
• Sam Williams U11 (Wigan Athletic)
• Daniel Malone U11 (Stoke City)
• Dominic Elsey McHugh U13 (Stoke City)
• Rhys Schofield U11 (Wigan Athletic)
• Rhys Healey Youth/First Team (Cardiff City)
• Joe Brett U14 (Tranmere Rovers)
• Jay Jay Bell U10 (Wrexham)
• Billy Nicholas U12 (Wrexham)
• Harvey Tattum U13 (Stoke City)
• Steffan Knight U11 (Wrexham)
• Ryan Edwards Youth/First Team (The New Saints)
• Vimal Yoganathan U9 (Liverpool)
• Louis Wynne U9 (Wrexham)
• Daniel Mayers Jones U9 (Manchester United)
• Dylan Evans U9 (Stoke City)
• Kai Evans U11 (Stoke City)
• Max Cleworth U13 (Wrexham)
• Alex Hughes U8 (Wigan Athletic)
• Reagen Nicholas U9 (Wrexham)
• Lloyd Hayes U10 (Wrexham)
• Joe Johanssen U14 (Fleetwood Town)
• Morgan Roberts U14 (Wrexham)
• Jack Hughes U13 (Tranmere Rovers)
• Levent Gundogan U14 (Manchester United)
• Jack Hitchen U14(Bury)
• Ben Thompson U14 (Bury)
• Noah Sumner U12 (Tranmere Rovers)
• Jayden Williams U10 (Liverpool)
• Kenzie Pickles U10 (Crewe Alexandra)
• Daniel Lloyd U14 (Shrewsbury Town)
• Matthew Senior U12 (Bury)
• Ross McFall U15 (Morecambe)
• Iago Scott U11 (Crewe Alexandra)
• Alfie Walker (Manchester United)
• Louis Lloyd (Shrewsbury Town)
• Theo Ogden Jones (Wigan Athletic)
• Wil Smith (Shrewsbury Town)
• Cammron Morris (Shrewsbury Town)
