No Hunger in Paradise - Academy Football Behind the Scenes

Below is a must watch doccumentary taking a close look at academy football in England.  Also below are some bonus videos featuring quotes and comments on academy football from some current and ex professional footballers and managers.  

Based on the book by award-winning author Michael Calvin, 'No Hunger In Paradise' explores the academy system and the pressures and pitfalls that prevent young players from making it as a professional footballer. Credit - http://sport.bt.com/video/bt-sport-films-no-hunger-in-paradise-91364241852638 email - backupytacc@gmail.com Gaming Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtR5F0p0x4YBttcck635k4w

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This BT Sport Film offers an extraordinary insight into the trials and tribulations that lurk beneath the football dream, featuring interviews with some of the game's best coaches. The film is based on the book by award-winning author, broadcaster and journalist Michael Calvin, and features the likes of Arsene Wenger, Gareth Southgate and Steven Gerrard.

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Watch BT Sport's Films: No Hunger In Paradise on BT Sport 1 from 6.30pm on Sunday January 7th 2018. Subscribe to BT Sport's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/17YTeL5 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/btsportfootball Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/btsport Instagram: http://instagram.com/btsport Website: http://sport.bt.com

Watch BT Sport's Films: No Hunger In Paradise on BT Sport 1 from 6.30pm on Sunday January 7th 2018. Subscribe to BT Sport's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/17YTeL5 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/btsportfootball Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/btsport Instagram: http://instagram.com/btsport Website: http://sport.bt.com

Watch BT Sport's Films: No Hunger In Paradise on BT Sport 1 from 6.30pm on Sunday January 7th 2018. Subscribe to BT Sport's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/17YTeL5 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/btsportfootball Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/btsport Instagram: http://instagram.com/btsport Website: http://sport.bt.com

Watch BT Sport's Films: No Hunger In Paradise on BT Sport 1 from 6.30pm on Sunday January 7th 2018. Subscribe to BT Sport's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/17YTeL5 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/btsportfootball Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/btsport Instagram: http://instagram.com/btsport Website: http://sport.bt.com

Ahead of No Hunger in Paradise, Mike Calvin joins Jake Humphrey, Frank Lampard and Chris Sutton to talk about the perils of the youth football system in England.

"It destroys childhoods." The culture of academy football in England has come under a lot of scrutiny. Young kids are scouted as young as 6 by professional clubs who sell families the appealing idea of having their son or daughter coached by the best, in the hope that one day they'll become a star.

Award-winning writer Michael Calvin introduces his most ambitious book yet which reveals the inside story of becoming a professional footballer. "Extraordinary writing, a vital subject, a brilliant read." Jonathan Northcroft, Sunday Times "Ground-breaking reportage with a heart and a conscience. A service to the game." Paul Hayward, Telegraph About the book: "What's your dream, son?"

Business Insider UK spoke to Michael Calvin, author of the book "No Hunger in Paradise: The Players. The Journey. The Dream," (https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/No-Hunger-Paradise-Players-Journey/1780896301) about how Manchester City has successfully tackled a major problem in football academies in England. Here's a transcript of the video: Academies of their very essence are a good idea.

Subscribe to our channel: https://goo.gl/pqS0mL'To actually get in and stay in the team nowadays you've got to be world class': Steven Gerrard and football's top brass discuss the problems facing youth footballers in new BT Sport film.With the increasing demand for immediate success in elite football, the problem of working

Shortlisted for Best Football Book, British Sports Books Awards 2011, Family by Michael Calvin follows an emotional season with a real football club fighting for promotion. Award-winning sports writer Michael Calvin turned up for the first day of pre-season training at Millwall FC and sat among the subs at Wembley, 333 days later.

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Arsenal Under-18 coach Kwame Ampadu gives our new scholars the lowdown on the academy, and delivers a session on what it takes to make it into the first team. The youngsters are hoping to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Alex Iwobi, Hector Bellerin and Jack Wilshere.