The youth team are back with new faces as the Youth Alliance fixtures are revealed.
It's not just the first team who are back in pre-season action with fresh-faced Academy youngsters also taking their first steps into the club's scholarship.Russell Milton and his staff have welcomed in a fresh batch of first year scholars with last season's 'new boys' stepping up into their second year. The senior backroom staff introduced themselves on Tuesday (pictured) with the hope that many more scholars will make the step up to train and play with the first team squad.
The Youth Academy has had great success over the past few seasons with seven scholars becoming professional in the past two years.
2014-15 First Year Scholars: Niall Rowe (defence), James McCarthy (midfield), Lewis Thompson (midfield), Sam Mendes (midfield), Karnell Chambers (midfield), Alex Dinsmore (forward) & Jordan Lymn (forward)
2014-15 Second Scholars:Â Harry Reynolds (goalkeeper), Danny Reynolds (defence), Callum Craddock (defence), Callum McFarlane (defence), Rhys Daly (Midfield), Jamal Lawrence (midfielder), Liam Sheppard (midfielder), Jamie Goodwin (forward)
We can also confirm the Youth Alliance fixtures for the coming season:
Sat Aug 9 - Oxford United A
Sat Aug 16 - Plymouth Argyle H
Sat Aug 23 - Swindon Town A
Sat Aug 30 - Bristol Rovers H
Sat Sep 6 - Portsmouth A
Sat Sep 13 - Newport County H
Sat Sep 20 - AFC Bournemouth A
Sat Sep 27 - Torquay United H
Sat Oct 11 - Exeter City A
Sat Oct 18 - Portsmouth H
Sat Oct 25 - Bristol Rovers A
Sat Nov 1 - AFC Bournemouth H
Sat Nov 15 - Newport County A
Sat Nov 22 - Exeter City H
Sat Dec 6 - Torquay United A
Sat Dec 20 - Oxford United H
Sat Jan 10 - Plymouth Argyle A
Sat Jan 17 - Swindon Town H
Home matches will once again be played at the training ground. Fans are welcome to come down on the day to watch the game but we must stress that catering and toilet facilities are not always available.
Don't forget to keep an eye on our dedicated Youth Academy page where we will be keeping you updated on the latest fixtures and results here. You can also check out the Academy's website: www.ctfcacademy.co.uk