Halifax families sought for giving club’s youth team players accommodation
FC HALIFAX Town are looking for family homes that could accommodate developing players at the club.
Ideally a family would be situated within reasonable distance of Halifax town centre.
A full agreement would be reached with the family (including payment).
Provisionally a host family would be required to provide a room and some meals depending on the player’s training schedule.
As part of the recruitment process the club would complete visits to determine the suitability of location and to ensure that the home meets the requirements for hosting a young player with the football club.
A DBS Enhanced Criminal Record Check will be required to ensure a suitable and safe environment.
If you are interested in applying to provide a caring ‘home away from home’ email Steve Nichol at stevenichol@fchalifaxtown.com or call 07572 154 200.
Nichol, who is the club’s head of youth, junior and community football development, said: “We offer a very attractive youth team programme but often location can be a stumbling block, we are seeking additional ways in which we can extend our recruitment and bring talented young players to the club and would welcome discussions with any interested families.”
HALIFAX-BORN PADDY Lane made his international debut for Northern Ireland in their 1-0 friendly defeat against Hungary on Tuesday.
Lane, a winger who plays for Fleetwood Town, started the game at Windsor Park and played for just over an hour, when he was substituted for Leeds United’s Stuart Dallas.
Former Halifax loanee Dion Charles also played for Northern Ireland in the game.
Lane came through the academy at Hyde United and became a fan’s favourit, appearing 68 times for the side, scoring 13 goals. Lane has also spent time at Farsley Celtic and Brighouse Town. He joined Fleetwood in June last year, signing a deal until the end of the 2022/23 season. He has scored five goals in 33 appearances for the League One side this season.