As part of ongoing efforts to develop the club, we are delighted to announce the re-launch of the Under-23 team.
After undergoing a diligent process, Qayum Shakoor (pictured) has been appointed as the head of the u23 team.
Qayum Shakoor has built up a positive reputation within non-league football, having scouted several players that have gone on to play in the EFL and the Premier League in recent years.
Qayum has been pivotal in identifying young players such as Tarryn Allarakhia and Brian Galach who are part of our first-team squad and have both featured in competitive fixtures already this season.
Qayum will bring with him a coaching team of three, and will also have the benefit of assistance from Nathan Rooney, as well as oversight from Head Coach Gabriele Cioffi and Director of Football Selim Gaygusuz.
The coaching staff joining Qayum is as follows:
Julian Charles – UEFA B License and goalkeeping coach, former professional player with Brentford, Woking and Hampton & Richmond, amongst others.
Anton Smith – UEFA B License, with previous experience working with Reading FC
Gent Marqueshi – UEFA B License, with qualifications in sports psychology
The club and Qayum Shakoor will aim to provide the right training methods to help produce new talent for the club whilst being an active member of the community. The club hopes to aid junior players in their career paths whilst adding value to society around them.
Any players aged 23 or under in June 2019 wishing to attend trials and training sessions, should email at qayumshakoor@crawleytownfc.com
The sessions will take place on Mondays and Fridays at various locations, with a game programme commencing within the following month.
