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Stuart Watkiss to open Black Country academy

Former Wolves and Walsall player Stuart Watkiss is planning to open an academy for young footballers.

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The 47-year-old wants to focus his efforts on youngsters yet to be discovered or those who have been released by professional clubs.

The former Barnsley and Mansfield youth-team boss and Kidderminster Harriers manager and hopes to open the academy in the Black Country next month.

Watkiss said: "I want to help those players who for whatever reason haven't been spotted or those who have been pushed aside too early."

For more information, go to www.stuartwatkissfa.co.uk.

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