UEA central midfielder, Sam Nelson, is currently on his year abroad in Toulouse, studying French and International Relations, choosing to remain there for the rest of the summer. Like in Britain, the country is just starting to lift some of its lockdown measures. “All the shops are just opening, and libraries, but no bars or…
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UEA FC captain eyes up semi-professional career in Japan
Henry Clark is a third-year student at UEA and captain of the Men’s Football First Team. A versatile player, Henry is able to play various positions but is often utilised at fullback. Last week he was expecting to fly out to Japan to trial for several professional Japanese football clubs, organised through the head of…
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Calling up a national footballer
Harry Knights is an undergraduate Business Marketing and Management student who has been active in the university football team for all of his three years at UEA. A strong centre-back, Harry also plays for Leiston Football Club in Suffolk, as well as having a call-up for the England Universities Football team. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus outbreak…
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UEA beat Yarmouth to win semi final
UEA Football can look forward to a cup final at Carrow Road after beating Great Yarmouth on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw. Despite crafting the opening chances, UEA fell behind from a headed free-kick 15 minutes in: the right-back nodding in unmarked. The reaction was swift, but a large shout for a UEA penalty…
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Stand out performance from UEA against Norwich United
A dogged performance from the UEA men’s first XI caused a huge upset to beat favourites Norwich United on penalties, leaving the U’s one match from the final at Carrow Road. Despite the gulf in league between the teams, UEA started much the stronger with four early chances inside the first 15 minutes. However, only…
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Hat trick from Pollard sinks Scole
The UEA Reserves dispatched Scole United Reserves with ease thanks to a hat-trick from striker, Luke Pollard. An electric first half saw UEA race away with the game; Pollard scoring two goals from close range after lax Scole defending. His quick hat-trick was intercut with an own goal from the Scole keeper after a powerful cross…