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Testimonials:
What the Players say…

I have been successful in helping players  build stable and successful careers at all levels of the professional game. Here’s just a few of what some of the players have to say about the help and advice offered …

“Alan has brought through lots of players from non-league and grassroots that have gone on to have great careers in football. I’m very grateful to him for helping me have the career that I have had up until now.”

- Anthony Pilkington (Premier League Footballer)

“I have always wanted to be a professional footballer but what I also knew that it was going to be hard work. You have to give up a lot of things and focus on the journey. There are a lot of ups and down in football but that’s part of the journey. It’s always about how you react from the downs! I am so glad I met Alan Lord. He helped me a lot to be the player I am today and gave me the opportunity to showcase my talent! I was at Oldham at the age of 13 all the way to 18, then I didn’t get a professional contract. I met Alan at Stockport County and he gave me the opportunity to play games and people to watch me and that’s one of the reasons why I am now a Hull City player.”

- Festus Arthur (Oldham Athletic, Stockport County, Hull City)

“I have known and been coached by Alan Lord for the past few years and enjoyed every minute of it. He has helped me to improve so much as a player and a person, which has helped me to where I am today. I would 100% recommend prosoccerscout to any player.”

- Jack Hopkins (Stockport County)

“It goes without saying that I wouldn’t have had a career in professional football if I hadn’t crossed paths with Alan back in 2008, playing for my local non league side against Stockport county’s development squad.

Al saw some potential in me and brought me in a for a trial with the 1st team where I was offered a professional contract. I managed to make close to 50 appearances for County in league one before moving on to Norwich City.

I learnt a lot in football terms from Al, but on a human level he always knew when to put an arm round my shoulder, and also when to give me a kick on the backside when I needed it, which was the perfect balance for me. Al’s been a huge influence on my career and my life. Thank you Lordy”

- Oli Johnson (Stockport County, Norwich City)
Where do I start, without Lordy I wouldn’t have been able to have the career I had. He believed in me when others didn’t and gave me the encouragement and guidance I needed (along with some horrific running sessions).

I can’t thank Lordy enough for the help and always being there other the years if I needed help.

- Alex Kenyon (Stockport County, Morecambe FC)
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