THE makers of Big Brother are coming to Glasgow to find the footballing stars of the future.
To get the chance to follow in the footsteps of superstar Kenny Miller, 22 youngsters will be selected from a series of regional trials.
MATCH Academy will be in Glasgow on Sunday, November 6 to hunt for the football stars of the future to represent Scotland.
Participants will be coached by some of the UK's top coaches, including Harry Rednapp and John Gregory.
Initial, part of Big Brother creator Endemol UK, will begin filming next month, with the series scheduled to air on Five in early 2006.
The programme, which is a collaboration between channel Five's Shake and MATCH magazine, will offer trials for 8-12 year-old football fans.
It will culminate in a final challenge, featuring the MATCH Academy students putting their skills to the test.
A judging panel, including MATCH editor Ian Foster, will present the awards, including one for best overall player.
The series will be presented by Joe Challands and Adela Meer.
Anyone wishing to take part in the trials needs to register first by calling 0207 603 3323 or online at
http://www.endemoluk.com/match before November 1.
The successfully registered candidates will be given full details of the venue and trial times.
The competition is open to boys and girls, and the selected youngsters will nominally represent Scotland.
Publication date 24/10/05 THE makers of Big Brother are coming to Glasgow to find the footballing stars of the future.
To get the chance to follow in the footsteps of superstar Kenny Miller, 22 youngsters will be selected from a series of regional trials.
MATCH Academy will be in Glasgow on Sunday, November 6 to hunt for the football stars of the future to represent Scotland.
Participants will be coached by some of the UK's top coaches, including Harry Rednapp and John Gregory.
Initial, part of Big Brother creator Endemol UK, will begin filming next month, with the series scheduled to air on Five in early 2006.
The programme, which is a collaboration between channel Five's Shake and MATCH magazine, will offer trials for 8-12 year-old football fans.
It will culminate in a final challenge, featuring the MATCH Academy students putting their skills to the test.
A judging panel, including MATCH editor Ian Foster, will present the awards, including one for best overall player.
The series will be presented by Joe Challands and Adela Meer.
Anyone wishing to take part in the trials needs to register first by calling 0207 603 3323 or
