8 Oct 2026
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Boys' football · Under 10s to Under 13s · West London
Creating the creative
Playmaker brings the values and accessibility of grassroots football together with a more structured, development-focused approach to coaching. Game-based training that is challenging and always enjoyable.
Affiliated to The FAMiddlesex FA county affiliationCompeting in the Junior Premier League
U12s London FA Cup WinnersU10s Dutch Soccer Youth Cup WinnersU11s JPL Summer League WinnersU9s Beaconsfield Cup WinnersU12s & U11s Brook House Cup WinnersU10s & U9s Brook House Plate & Shield Winners
Club news
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The Playmaker principles
How we coach
Seven ideas shape every session, every matchday and every conversation with players and parents.
Development and enjoyment go hand in hand
Players learn best when they are improving and competing, and enjoying both.
Players learn best through the game
Our coaching is realistic and game-based, so what players practise is what they meet on matchday.
Development requires challenge
Improvement comes through effort, being stretched and honest, constructive feedback.
Teamwork matters
Communication and shared responsibility make individual talent stronger.
Standards create the right environment
Commitment and respect, from everyone, every week.
Parents are part of the journey
Family support helps players through setbacks as well as successes.
Success is long-term
Progression matters, and so do confidence and resilience that last beyond football.
Football programme
Our teams
Four boys' age groups competing in the Junior Premier League, plus London and Middlesex cup competitions.
Under10s
- Coaches
- Stephen McCarthy · Paddy Gorman
- Principal sponsor
- Tyrone Plant Repairs
- Home matches
- Rectory Park, Northolt
Under11s
- Coach
- Lamin Kolly
- Principal sponsor
- Available, sponsor this team
- Home matches
- Rectory Park, Northolt
Under12s
- Coach
- Adam White
- Principal sponsor
- Available, sponsor this team
- Home matches
- William Perkin CofE High School
Under13s
- Coach
- Marcus Green
- Principal sponsor
- Atlas Facades
- Home matches
- William Perkin CofE High School
Training · Thursday evenings
William Perkin CofE High School, Greenford. All age groups.
Match venues
Rectory Park Football Centre, Northolt (U10s, U11s) · William Perkin all-weather pitches (U12s, U13s)
The Playmaker year
Season at a glance
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
- Sep – MayJunior Premier League season
- Oct – AprLondon Cup · Middlesex Cup
- Apr – JunTrials
- Jun – JulSummer tournaments
Trial dates and venues are announced on Instagram @playmakerfootballukSummer tournaments range from local events to international trips
Join Playmaker
Trials, camps & sessions
Trials usually run in late spring and early summer. Register your interest and we'll contact you when dates are confirmed.
Holiday camps & development sessions
Open to players outside our squads. Book and pay online.
Book on ClassForKids →The club
Our people
The directors, coaches and welfare officer behind every session and matchday.
Club leadership
AF
Alfie Ferguson
Co-founder & Director
alfie@playmakerfootball.co.uk
SM
Stephen McCarthy
Co-founder & Director · Under 10s Coach
stephen@playmakerfootball.co.uk
HH
Harrison Hollis
Director
harrison@playmakerfootball.co.uk
TB
Tony Burke
Welfare Officer
tony@playmakerfootball.co.uk
Coaching team
MG
Marcus Green
Under 13s
AW
Adam White
Under 12s
LK
Lamin Kolly
Under 11s
PG
Paddy Gorman
Under 10s & Goalkeeping
OG
Oli Graham
Support Coach
ME
Max Exall
Support Coach
VB
Vant Basten
Support Coach
MA
Maz Awadelkarim
Support Coach
Safeguarding
A safe place to play
Playmaker takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. We are committed to the welfare of every child and young person associated with the club, and to providing a safe environment for all.
Welfare Officer
Tony Burke
Raise any concern, however small, directly with Tony at tony@playmakerfootball.co.uk
- Policies & information for parents and carers
- Safeguarding Children Policy
- Anti-bullying Policy
- Policy on photos & videos
Grassroots Code for Youth FootballFA Respect Code of ConductEnjoy the gameGive respectBe inclusiveWork togetherPlay safe
Club shop
Get the kit
Match kit, training kit, leisurewear, outerwear and accessories, all through our KitLocker store. Lead times are 2–4 weeks unless stated.
Match KitTraining KitLeisurewearOuterwearAccessories
Shop at KitLocker
Partners
Our sponsors
Front-of-shirt on the Under 11s and Under 12s kit is available for 2026/27.
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