TICKETS               SHOP               COMMUNITY

Sports College Players Represent Dale At Cobham

We’re proud to extend our best wishes to three of our Sports College academy stars, Thomas Watters, Charlie Barnes, and William Handley, as they head to the renowned Cobham Training Ground (Chelsea FC) today, Monday, October 28, 2024.

These talented players have been selected to participate with the England Colleges representative teams, a prestigious programme that has been opening doors for young athletes to showcase their skills on an international stage for over 25 years.

The England Colleges National Team programme represents the pinnacle of college football, providing a unique and exhilarating opportunity for male and female footballers to represent their country through domestic and international fixtures.

Scott Webster, Education & Employability Programme Manager, shared his pride in the players:

“Thomas, Charlie, and William have all shown exceptional commitment and talent.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for them to gain invaluable experience and represent Rochdale AFC on a national level.

“We’re all immensely proud of their achievements and look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow and excel.”

Jack Kerans, Sports College Head Coach, also praised the players’ dedication:

“Each of these lads has put in countless hours of hard work and shown great resilience.

“They fully deserve this opportunity, and I’m confident they’ll make the most of it.

“This experience will be invaluable for their development, both on and off the pitch.”

The entire Rochdale AFC community is incredibly proud of Thomas, Charlie, and William. Their hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport have earned them this incredible opportunity, and we look forward to following their journey and accomplishments.

Best of luck, lads – make Rochdale proud!