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Youth Team Profiles

Posted on: Wed 20 Jul 2011

Lewis Smith - Midfield
Blaize Kerr - Right Back
Jack Griffin - Midfield
Will Peers - Midfield
Josh Morrall - Midfield
Robbie Bryant - Striker
Harry Ashton - Goalkeeper
Ben Cuff - Defender
Dayle Southwell - Striker
Jack Bradbury - Midfield
Brodie Blankley - Midfield
Josh Freeman - Defence/ Midfield
Jordan Ramsden - Midfield
Danny Grant - Defender

Name: Blaize Kerr
D.O.B: 22.7.1995
Birth Place: Leicester
First or Second Year: First
Position: Right-Back

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A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC: Under 16s
Which school did you attend: Wreake Valley School, Leicester
What are your strengths as a footballer: My pace and my defending.
What do you like best about being a YT: The lifestyle of playing football every day.
Which football team do you support: Manchester United


Name: Harry Ashton
D.O.B: 10.4.1995
Birth Place: Boston
First or Second Year: First
Position: Goalkeeper

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? 2008/ 2009
Which school did you attend? The Giles Academy, Boston
What are your strengths as a footballer? Handling and confidence in my ability.
What do you like best about being a YT?The opportunity to play football every day.
Which football team do you support? Boston Utd
Best Moment of Career so far? Being on the bench in the FA Youth Cup at St James Park, Newcastle


Name: Josh Morrall
D.O.B: 7/10/1994
Birth Place: Leicester
First or Second Year: First
Position: Left Midfield

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 16
Which school did you attend? Guthlaxton College, Leicester
What are your strengths as a footballer? I am an attacking player and like taking people on..
What do you like best about being a YT? Playing football every day
Which football team do you support? Leicester City/ Grimsby Town
Best Moment of Career so far? Signing for Grimsby Town


Name: Ben Cuff
D.O.B: 18/8/95
Birth Place: Grimsby
First or Second Year: First
Position: Centre Half

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 11's
Which school did you attend? Tollbar Academy
What are your strengths as a footballer? Calm on the ball, good in the air
What do you like best about being a YT? Doing something you enjoy everyday
Which football team do you support? Grimsby Town
Best Moment of Career so far? Getting a YT with Grimsby Town


Name: Brodie Blankley
D.O.B: 12/10/93
Birth Place: Leicester
First or Second Year: Second
Position: Central Midfield

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 16
Which school did you attend?
What are your strengths as a footballer? I am a good passer of the ball, strong and confident and vocal
What do you like best about being a YT? Playing football every day
Which football team do you support? Leicester City
Best Moment of Career so far? Playing at St James Park, Newcastle


Name: Danny Grant
D.O.B: 26/10/93
Birth Place:Grimsby
First or Second Year:Second
Position: Centre back, right back, centre midfield

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? 9 Years Old
Which school did you attend? Hereford Technology School
What are your strengths as a footballer? I am a good passer of the ball, a commanding player
What do you like best about being a YT? Playing football everyday
Which football team do you support? Grimsby Town
Best Moment of Career so far? Playing at Elland Road for the reserves


Name: Dayle Southwell
D.O.B: 20/10/93
Birth Place: Banbury
First or Second Year:Second
Position: Striker

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 11's
Which school did you attend? Monks Dyke Technology School, Louth
What are your strengths as a footballer? Scoring goals, good in the air, quick
What do you like best about being a YT? Playing football every day
Which football team do you support? Leeds United
Best Moment of Career so far? Making my first team debut last year and Playing at St James Park for the youth team.


Name: Jack Bradbury
D.O.B: 8/12/92
Birth Place:Grimsby
First or Second Year: Second
Position: Winger

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? U11's with School of Excellence
Which school did you attend? King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth
What are your strengths as a footballer? Dribbling, taking people on
What do you like best about being a YT? Playing football every day
Which football team do you support? Grimsby Town
Best Moment of Career so far? Playing at St James' Park or starting for the reserves at Elland Road against Leeds United


Name: Jack Griffin
D.O.B: 3/10/94
Birth Place:Hull
First or Second Year:First
Position: Central Midfield

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 15's - 2009/10
Which school did you attend? Beverley Grammar School
What are your strengths as a footballer? Fearless in the tackle
What do you like best about being a YT? Everything, the lifestyle, meeting new people, playing football every day.
Which football team do you support? Grimsby Town/ Arsenal
Best Moment of Career so far? Signing for Town and scoring from 40 yards against Hull City for the School of Excellence


Name: Lewis Smith
D.O.B: 21/11/94
Birth Place:Grimsby
First or Second Year: First
Position: Central Midfield

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 15's
Which school did you attend? Havelock Academy
What are your strengths as a footballer? Tackling, passing, calm on the ball
What do you like best about being a YT? Training day in, day out.
Which football team do you support? Manchester United/ Grimsby Town
Best Moment of Career so far? Coming on as a substitute at St James Park Newcastle in the Youth Cup


Name: Robert Bryant
D.O.B: 25/11/94
Birth Place:Guisborough
First or Second Year: First
Position: Striker

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 13's
Which school did you attend? St Andrews College
What are your strengths as a footballer? Good touch and good finisher
What do you like best about being a YT? Meeting new people.
Which football team do you support? Arsenal
Best Moment of Career so far? Playing against Middlesbrough in the Under 14's


Name: Will Peers
D.O.B: 3/1/95
Birth Place:Grimsby
First or Second Year: First
Position: Central Midfield

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 11's
Which school did you attend? Healing Academy
What are your strengths as a footballer? Good technique, vision and passing ability.
What do you like best about being a YT? Playing football every day and living the lifestyle of a footballer
Which football team do you support? Grimsby Town
Best Moment of Career so far? Getting my YT and making my debut


Name: Josh Freeman
D.O.B: 8/9/93
Birth Place:Grimsby
First or Second Year: Second
Position: Left-back/ Left wing

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? Under 14's
Which school did you attend? Alford Grammar School
What are your strengths as a footballer? Quick, strong, hard worker
What do you like best about being a YT? Playing football every day
Which football team do you support? Arsenal
Best Moment of Career so far? Playing for the Youth Team at St James Park, Newcastle.


Name: Jordan Ramsden
D.O.B: 24/9/93
Birth Place:Grimsby
First or Second Year: Second
Position: Central/ attacking midfield

A bit about yourself

When did you join GTFC? By age 13
Which school did you attend? Cordeaux School, Louth
What are your strengths as a footballer? Good passer, skilful, fast feet
What do you like best about being a YT? Attending college
Which football team do you support? Manchester United
Best Moment of Career so far? Scoring a goal at Elland Road against Leeds United reserves.

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