Following back-to-back promotions, our men’s development team are holding trials ahead of the new season.

The team, managed by Jon Akaly and Tom Marsland, finished in second place in the Hackney and Leyton Sunday League Second Division last season, having won the Third Division the season before, and are now looking to bolster the squad ahead of tackling Division One.

The development team have already started producing players for Geoff Ocran’s first team and will always look help progress talent. Young players, refugees, and asylum seekers have all formed part of the squad and everyone is welcome.

If you (or someone you know) wants to try out for the team then trials will be taking place on Sunday, July 16 and Sunday, July 23, both starting at 10:30am on Hackney Marshes on the show pitches, which are by the Hackney Marshes Centre off Homerton Road, E9 5PF. Ensure you are wearing suitable footwear and bring your own water.

So we have any idea of numbers, please email mensdevteam@claptoncfc.co.uk to register attendance, and if you need any further details please also email that address.