While reading the last post something caught my eye. it seems the U17s flew into Jeju where they are preparing for the U17 World Cup. That was familiar becuase that is now the home of ex-academy player San Lee (or Lee San depending on how you do it).
After leaving The Academy of Football, Lee played for Brentford and then with Sheffield United, unfortunately he did not make a strong impression for either and from the sound of it, got knocked off the ball a lot. After attempting to catch on with trials at Colchester and Billeracay Town he signed for Tiptree United in 2006.
In 2007, Jeju United manager Jung Hae-sung was in England visiting the Reading set-up and apparently met up with Lee to persuade him to have a go in the K-League. He was successful and Lee now plays for Jeju. I would love to know how he is doing but alas, I can't read Korean.
From a Premiership Academy to the Eastern Counties Football League First Division to the K-League (1st to 10th to South Korea) what a ride... at least he is playing somewhere
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