FOLLOWING a new initiative set up by Evesham United junior section, Under-14s goalkeeper and Evesham High Sch-ool pupil Jake Meredith has signed for Aston Villa.
The junior club has appointed renowned goalkeeping coach, Bern-ard Day, to give regular training sessions for a group of 12 young goalkeepers, who range in ages from eight to 15.
Day, who works with Peter Bonetti and Peter Shilton has an illustrious track record, which incl-udes coaching England Under-21s, the Irish national team, Fulham, Manchester City and current clubs West Brom and Crewe.
Some of his past prodigies include David James, Shaka Hislop and Nicky Weaver.
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