


Park View AFC U21's form a vital bridge in the male football pathway at Park View Academy of Sport, offering a high-performance platform for emerging talent to compete in the Durham County U21 Floodlit Midweek League. The team provides a senior football experience for players aged 16–19, allowing them to test themselves in a structured, competitive adult league while continuing their full-time education.
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The squad is composed predominantly of full-time students from the Academy’s Men’s Football Programme and aiming to transition into Northern League or higher-level football. Playing midweek under floodlights, the U21's replicate the demands of the senior game, helping players build resilience, tactical maturity, and physical conditioning. Players benefit from access to UEFA A and B licensed coaches, individualised strength and conditioning programmes, video analysis, and professional-standard facilities. The environment is designed to mirror professional football setups, ensuring players are fully supported in both their development and progression.
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More than just a stepping stone, Park View AFC U21 Team is a proving ground—offering ambition-driven athletes the opportunity to grow, compete, and prepare for the next stage in their football careers, whether that be within the senior game, professional trials, or university football.
MEET THE
TEAM
Take a look at our U21 Team staff and players.
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MANAGEMENT

John Gamble
Manager

Paul Thompson
Assistant Manager
PLAYERS

Shay Pye
Winger

Matthew Henderson
Centre Midfield
