A lot of Bollocks has been written about how much money, Everton need to put into the Youth Academy TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS. Yes a few new pitches, new changing rooms, new everything would be nice. But some of the critics miss out on the most important thing. That is the people who run the Academy & the reserves. We obviously have some of the best around. Just look at the honours listed below from last season. Also click here to see full report of more trophies in the cupboard. (10/08/01)

Ray Hall, the director of the Academy, deserves a great big pat on the back for being in charge of a dedicated, skillful group of coaches & backroom staff. These include:

Colin Harvey (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (17 yrs-21yrs)
Neil Dewsnip (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (9yrs-16yrs)).
Plus coaches:

Andy Holden (UNDER21/RESERVE COACH), who has now been moved up to first team coach.
Alan Harper (UNDER 16/19 COACH)
ex-marine player Kevin O'Brien(Goalkeeping Coach),
Tosh Farrell (UNDER 6/9 COACH) ,


PHYSIOTHERAPIST/TRAINER: Les Helm
HEAD SCOUT:Mike Doherty
SCOUT ASSISTANT: Martin Waldron
HEAD OF EDUCATION/WELFARE: Mike Dickinson
SPORTS SCIENTIST: John Murtough
OFFICE MANAGER: Joan Farrelly
OFFICE ASSISTANT: Gillian Flatley
KIT/TRANSPORT MANAGER: Dave Flanaghan
CATERING: Lyn Pruden, who we are told makes a mean sarnnie.

Successes of the past season

Three more players made 1st team debuts making 14 in the past 4 seasons:

Tony Hibbert, midfielder from Huyton.

Peter Clarke, defender from Southport.

Kevin McLeod, midfielder from Garston.

Michael Ball made his Full International debut against Spain
Ryan Valentine Under 21 Wales
Ryan Valentine Under 18 Wales(Captain)
Michael Price Under 21 Wales
Peter Clarke Under 18 England (Captain)
Sean O'Hanlon Under 17 England
Steven Schumacher Under 16 England(Captain)
Steven Beck Under 16 England
Craig Garside Under 16 Wales(Captain)
Craig Garside Under 15 Wales(Captain)
Sean Doherty Under 15 England
Scott Brown Under 15 England
Wayne Rooney Under 15 England

Under 19 north-west F.A.Premier Academy League Winners

Under 19 National F.A.Premier Academy League Semi-finalists

F.A.Premier Reserve League Winners

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