Chandigarh. India's premier football institution Minerva Academy welcomed two sporting legends, John Burridge (Buji) and Joe Morrison for a weeklong scouting and training programme. John Burridge, the distinguished former Premier League goalkeeper, brings his wealth of experience to coach Minerva's junior and senior goalkeepers. His experience is impressive with an illustrious career spanning over 20 years, 787 matches and 276 clean sheets. His illustrious playing career includes stints at teams like Workington AFC, Stoke City and even Manchester United, Southampton and Newcastle United.
Burridge has also worked with prestigious clubs such as Manchester United, Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Cardiff City during his coaching career. His Premier League record includes 269 matches as a player and 50 matches as a coach.
As a renowned goalkeeper coach, Burridge takes pride in discovering and developing exceptional talent. He is the reason behind India's number one goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu getting guidance at FC Stabæk and the UEFA Europa League. He also nurtured Oman's legendary goalkeeper Ali AlHabsi, helping him achieve an illustrious 25year career in the Premier League.
Joe Morrison is a famous British sports presenter and TV host. He is known for his engaging commentary and indepth analysis. With a career spanning over two decades, Morrison has worked with major networks such as Sky Sports, BBC and ITV, covering highprofile events such as the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup.
Joe Morrison has also hosted popular sports shows including “Matchday Live” and “Sports Central”. Morrison's expertise and charismatic onscreen presence have made him a household name, earning him several award nominations for Best Sports Presenter. His passion for football and commitment to promoting emerging talent led him to partner with John Burridge on this scouting initiative into Minerva's talent pool.
Morrison's presence underlines the growing interest in Indian football and Minerva's reputation as a hub for emerging talent. The Minerva Academy has revolutionized Indian football with its stateoftheart facilities, expert coaching and commitment to grassroots development . The academy has produced over 250 players for India's national teams across various age groups.
Therefore, Minerva, the Mecca or factory of Indian football, was a perfect platform for John Burridge and Joe Morrison to discover some extraordinary talents for the future.
Minerva is thrilled to host John Burridge and Joe Morrison. His expertise and passion will inspire young players and strengthen Minerva's mission to develop worldclass Indian football talent. His interaction with Minerva coaches, players and staff at Burridge & Morrison's scouting events, sharing valuable information and Involves identifying potential stars. The aim of this collaboration is to bring out the next generation of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and take Indian football to new heights.
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