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Northern Ireland's Youth Football Pathway
Michael O'Neill visits Campbell College to support Northern Ireland's youth football development.
In brief
Michael O'Neill visits Campbell College to support Northern Ireland's youth football development. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill visits Campbell College to nurture young players for professional careers in England or Scotland. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill
Michael O'Neill has made no bones about his desire to give youth a chance in Northern Ireland football.
Recent squad includes teenagers
Teenagers Ceadach O'Neill, Tom Atcheson, Braiden Graham and Kieran Morrison are in the squad this international window.
21-year-old Patrick Kelly and 22-year-old Terry Devlin
21-year-old Patrick Kelly and 22-year-old Terry Devlin have begun to stake their claim for regular inclusion.
Campbell College academy
Campbell College hosts the IFA JD National Academy for 24 elite young players at under-15 and under-16 level.
Football and education balance
Academy students balance football training with classroom education to prepare for professional careers.
Student Bailey Magee's routine
16-year-old Bailey Magee attends school until mid-afternoon, then trains at the gym and pitch before evening study.
Pathway to professional football
Students like Magee and Kayson Braniff aim for professional contracts with clubs like Linfield or Larne after completing education.
The essence
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill visits Campbell College to nurture young players for professional careers in England or Scotland.
