Welling United complete moves for Finn O'Mara and Sam Mvemba

Welling United have completed the signings of Finn O’Mara and Sam Mvemba.

Central defender Finn O’Mara, 21, makes the step up to the Vanarama National League South on a one-month loan from Folkestone Invicta.

The talented former Gillingham youngster made his professional debut aged 17 for the Medway club before joining Invicta in 2018, initially on loan. O’Mara has made 96 appearances for Folkestone - 82 starts, 14 as a substitute and has scored five goals for the club.

Left-back Sam Mvemba, 20 joins Welling on a dual registration from Isthmian Premier side Bishop’s Stortford. Mvemba joined Stortford last summer after two seasons at Aveley where he made 73 appearances for the club as a teenager. He was a key player in the Aveley side which made club history by reaching the FA Trophy quarter final in 2019/2020.

Mvemba’s promising displays at left-back saw him invited for trials at EFL Championship outfit Barnsley Football Club, where he spent a week in September 2020. The move to Welling represents a climb of two divisions for Sam inside six months.

O’Mara had trials at Sky Bet League One side Fleetwood Town in 2019.

Both go into the Welling United squad for this weekend’s game at Oxford City in the National League South, and will look to establish themselves at Step 2 level and show their undoubted promise. Good luck, guys!

Further information available on Welling United official website.

New Brexit regulations - How FGS can help you stay ahead of the game

The FA, the Premier League and EFL have come together to agree a plan for entry requirements for overseas players post Brexit.

Football’s Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) proposal was submitted to the Government last month by the FA, as the governing body for football, and has now been approved by The Home Office.

The criteria will provide the framework for Premier League and EFL clubs to sign overseas players when the UK leaves the European Union (EU) after 31 December 2020.

Post Brexit, clubs will not be able to sign players freely from the EU. Players from EU countries who want to play in the Premier League or EFL will be required to gain a GBE, like all other overseas players without the right to work in the UK.

The GBE will operate a points-based system, where points are scored for senior and talented young players based on:

• Senior and youth international appearances
• Quality of the selling club, based on the league they are in, league position and progression in continental competition
• Club appearances, based on domestic league and continental competition minutes

At Future Global Sports we are offering our services in consultancy to provide high-value solutions around Brexit using our global network of contacts and partners. Brexit will bring about widespread changes to player recruitment going forward, with big opportunities in new markets and changes in existing markets both in the UK and around the world.

In a landscape that is ever-changing, our detailed understanding of the new regulations, together with our presence and relationships with clubs in different nations from South America to Africa to Scandinavia, put us in a unique position to offer guidance and source new opportunities for clubs to gain an edge in the markets.

Contact us today: contact@futureglobalsports.com if you would like to learn more and work with us to stay ahead of the competition. For a more detailed blog on the subject of Brexit, possible repercussions and opportunities in player recruitment by one of our directors see here.

Joseph Boachie signs with Future Global Sports

Future Global Sports is thrilled to announce that Joseph Boachie has appointed us to represent him on an exclusive basis.

Boachie, 22, is one of the most dynamic and exciting forwards in non-league football and comes with a high pedigree after starring for Loughborough University and Stamford AFC, where he was named in the 2018/19 Evo-Stik Team of the Season after a string of eye-catching performances.

Joseph’s performances week-in, week-out for Stamford saw him invited in to trial with Championship club Birmingham City in 2019, while other Football League clubs also showed concrete interest before an injury put paid to Joseph’s progress at the time.

Fit, recovered, and performing well academically, Boachie is now ready to dedicate himself to pursue a career in football and hungry to prove himself capable of returning to the level that had so many EFL clubs showing interest.

Boachie is an intelligent and creative left-footed attacking midfielder / number 10 with the physicality and athleticism that suits the modern game. He has good vision and technique, and can also play on the left wing or as a striker. Operating between the lines he drops deep and can run at defences or play through balls to open up opponents.

At Future Global Sports we firmly believe in working with young talent to give them guidance and opportunities, and we are confident Joseph has all the values - hard work, dedication, intelligence and a strong and humble growth mindset - that both match FGS and can set him up for further success as he continues his career.

We are excited to work with Joseph as we feel he has real untapped potential, and together with our support we hope and believe the sky is the limit. The hard work starts now.

Future is Boachie!

Coronavirus: Future Global Sports statement - what to do and how to respond

As you may have seen in the news the coronavirus is now a global pandemic that will disrupt normal day-to-day life for the foreseeable future. It is a virus that can prove life-threatening or even fatal.

Future Global Sports would therefore like to release the following statement offering guidance to our clients and colleagues with the aim of keeping you informed and knowing what to do.

What is coronavirus?

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.

How does coronavirus spread?

Because it's a new illness, it is not yet known exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person. Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.

It is unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.

How can I avoid catching or spreading coronavirus?

You can minimise the risk to both yourself and the people around you by doing the following. This is the official government advice provided by the NHS.

Do

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds

• always wash your hands when you get home or into work. Before and after training, etc.

• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

• try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell

Don't

• do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

How do I know if I have coronavirus?

The main symptoms that indicate you may have coronavirus are:

* a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
* a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly

What do I do if I think I have coronavirus?

It is extremely important that you stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms. You could feel well in yourself, but could be putting those around you including loved ones at serious risk.

If you have any of the above symptoms you MUST stay at home for 7 days. Do not attend training or games - call your manager or captain and explain the situation.

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.

Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.

The risks

The elderly (over 60) and people with underlying health conditions are most vulnerable in this situation. In Italy, hundreds of people have died because the symptoms were overlooked and spread rapidly, overwhelming the country’s health system. Though you may feel well in yourself, you could end up infecting others around you creating a chain reaction.

Do NOT take risks under any circumstances. Self-isolate and distance yourself from social situations for 7 days.

At the moment all professional football is suspended until April 3rd pending further announcements. In semi-professional / non-league football the games are planned to go ahead this weekend pending further announcements.

The best way to manage this situation is to not put yourself or others at risk.

-No handshakes - fist-bumps will do
-Wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds with soap
-Self-isolate for 7 days. Do not go out into social situations and do not play football if you have symptoms.

For further information visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/. If you are interested to learn more about the background and risks associated with coronavirus - and why you need to take it seriously - read this: https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca 


If you are an FGS-signed client and require further advice or guidance contact a member of the team in the usual way.

This is a major immediate threat to human safety and should be taken seriously, but together, taking the right steps, we can overcome it.