OLD TRAFFORD HOSTS ALUMNI LAUNCH EVENT
Manchester United’s Academy Alumni scheme — named ‘United Once, United Forever’ — was officially launched at Old Trafford recently.
More than 40 former players were in attendance to watch the Under-21s take on Liverpool and celebrate the pioneering initiative.
Academy staff, spearheaded by Andy Laylor (Player Support Co-Ordinator), have dedicated two years to the development of the programme which will see more than 200 former players remain actively engaged with the Academy and receive formal access to support, help and advice.
The initiative seeks to significantly increase communication with former Academy players, offering access to informal education and workshops on personal development and life skills, further education and qualifications, support in finding new playing and post-playing career opportunities and wide-ranging wellbeing support.
COMING UP THIS WEEK
United U18s host City in the U18 Premier League Cup final on Tuesday (19:30 BST). Tickets are fee and fans are encouraged to attend at Leigh Sports Village. The game will also be available to watch live on MUTV, ManUtd.com and the United App.
The U21s travel to Nottingham Forest on Friday evening in Premier League 2, before the U18s are in action again the following day, hosting Sunderland at Carrington at 12:30 BST.
