SWINDON College and Forest Green Rovers are looking for talented young footballers to join their joint Youth Academy venture.

The scheme allows young soccer stars to play for The Conference club's youth team at the same time as following full-time studies at college.

Coaching next season will be taken by former Swindon Town favourite Alan McCoughlin now a senior member of Forest Green's side.

While training with the Gloucestershire club, youngsters will have the opportunity to study a range of full-time courses at the College.

Mike Hopkins, College principal said: "It would be great if we could produce the next David Beckham or Michael Owen.

"However, very few trainees ever get taken on by professional clubs so getting a good education is vital."

The club will be holding trials for any interested students at Ballards Ash, Wootton Bassett, on Saturday, May 24 from 10am to 12pm.

Those interested in joining the Youth Academy should attend this session. For more information contact Darren Perrin on 01453 834860.

n OLD TOWN United are looking for new players for their under eight, nine, 11 and 14 sides for next season. Training is at St Joseph's Lower School on Saturdays from 10am.

Call Brian on 01793 529925 for more details.