Ian Taylor and Charlie Adams at the Football Centre
Aston Villa Ambassador Ian Taylor and Sky television cameras made an appearance at the Aspire Sports Football Centre last week.
Ian was giving his views on the racism storm brewed up by FIFA President Sepp Blatter and was interveiwed live by Sky News and Sky Sports News (watch the video below).
And to further the excitement Ian spent the time with the budding soccer stars and passed on his advice.
‘Tayls’, as he was affectionately known to the Aston Villa fans, was at the brand new football centre which is staged on the brand new 3G pitch at Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club.
Acting in his Ambassadorial role that he has with local sports education providers Aspire Sports Health & Fitness Ian said “Having the opportunity to give something back to these children is great. The Football Centre is a new initiative but judging by the numbers the guys have got it right again. “
“The ability of some of these children is amazing. Who knows, we may have a future Villa player in our midst!”
After running a free 5 week taster programme in September, the second term has seen numbers hit50, something that has really pleased Football Centre Co-ordinator Alistair Heath.
“The focus of the Aspire Sports Football Centre is allowing each player to reach their full football potential. Our approach is all about enjoyment whilst maximising each child’s time on the ball and improving their fundamental movement dynamics.”
Company Director James Trowman said about the facility “Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club’s brand new state of the art 3G pitch means that the Aspire Sports Football Centre is never effected by bad weather or dark nights. It is a fantastic facility and we’re grateful to the club for letting a local organisation such as Aspire Sports run a programme for the local community.”
The Aspire Sports Football Centre helps children reach their full football potential. It runs every Thursday from 5:30pm – 7pm. For further information visit www.aspire-sports.co.uk/footballcentre and for enquiries and bookings email suttonfootballcentre@aspire-sports.co.uk or call 08455 08 27 34.
