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Two from Widnes

Kev Panther4 Dec 2014 - 10:11
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Jamil Campbell-Joseph

Two players who made their debuts against Grantham on 28th November were 20 year old Ben Tollitt and Jamil Campbell-Joseph, both had impressed for Widnes in the previous weeks Liverpool Senior Cup tie

Jamil had previously played for Thackley in the North East Counties League and appeared in the Samsung win a Pro Contract

This from the Bradford Telegraph

Monday 1 October 2012 in Sport by Sports Desk

Talented amateur footballers Mykie Rayner and Ryan Whalley have been shortlisted in a nationwide competition to win a professional playing contract with a Football League club.
Goalkeeper Ryan, 19, from Queensbury and centre-back Mykie, 18, from Cleckheaton, will now take part in the first-round trials of Samsung’s Win A Pro Contract that could see them sign up for either Swindon Town or Leyton Orient.
Winger Jamil Campbell-Joseph, 21, midfielder Danny Mortimer, 19, and goalkeeper Alexander Davey, 19, all from Bradford, have also been selected.
More than 5,000 players from all over the country entered the competition and the Bradford pair are already through to skills testing sessions.
Orient manager Russell Slade added: “Becoming a professional footballer is a demanding process. This competition will be very tough in terms of fitness, as well as skill.
“The players who have made it through to the first-round trials will need to give it their all if they want to go on live the dream.”
Win A Pro Contract hopefuls take part in a series of trials and full matches watched by club scouts and the two managers.
The two winners will be chosen in January 2013.
To follow the players’ progress in the competition go to: www.facebook.com/samsungfootball

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