Selwyn United Talent Centre Graduates Signed by the Wellington Phoenix

Matt Sheridan made the move up to Wellington in early January, and following a successful trial last month, Finn and Jonny have done the same.

Both Jonny (16) and Finn (15) have played for Selwyn through their respective age groups. They have been loyal members of the club who both recently made their senior MPL debuts against FC 2011 and Western. Having also represented SUFC at South Island tournaments and Mainland at National Age Group tournaments, these boys have had a strong foundation built for future development. Hardly surprising to us that they have been picked up by the Phoenix.

As a club, we are immensely proud of how hard all three boys have worked to get to the Phoenix at such a young age. We wish the boys the best of luck as they make the move to Wellington, away from their families and friends.

To have three players signed by the Phoenix in the first four months of 2019 is testament to the hard work and planning that has gone into the development of the SUFC Youth Development Programme. We have a long term vision for anyone that goes through our Talent Centre - and that is primarily focused on their development as a footballer and person. This is further underpinned by a modern football philosophy which emphasises a fluid, attacking, passing game. We believe this is vital to ensuring STC players can take the next step, whatever that may be.