Tiki Taka Football Academy Development Centre

Tiki Taka Football Academy - Boys Development Centre Age 4-10

Player Of The Week Goes To Charlie Maguire

Charlie was outstanding tonight, his eagerness and hardwork in the Scissor’s session was superb, Charlie also topped the evening off with a goal in the game at the end of the session.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻❤️🤍💙

We currently have a few spaces from reception to school year 5 available to join our boys development centre, where we forward the players Into one of our club teams if they require.

If you are looking to get your son into football or is new to football and you want some extra coaching to develop them then give us a ring.

Tiki Taka Football Academy
Every Tuesday
Burnden Park 3G
Croft Lane
Bolton
BL3 2RS
Time 5-6pm

School Year Reception - Y5

All of our boys teams train on separate nights at different times if you’re interested.

☎️ Steve Young on 07527 256029

🏆 JOIN THE CHAMPIONS! | TIKI TAKA LADIES OPEN AGE 🏆
Are you looking to elevate your game, play high-level possession football, and join a winning culture?
Following an incredible, undefeated Double-Winning Season—lifting both the GMWFL Division 2 Title and the League Cup—Tiki Taka Ladies are recruiting for the 2026/27 season! Due to players moving away for university, we have rare openings for specific positions to strengthen our championship-winning squad.
🎯 Positions We Are Targetting:
1x Centre Forward (Clinical, sharp, ready to lead the line)
2x Midfielders (Technically gifted, composed, high work-rate)
👑 Why Sign For Tiki Taka FA?
Elite Coaching: Learn from experienced, ex-Academy Premier League managers, a dedicated Goalkeeper Coach, and a full-time Team Physio.
VEO 2 Technology: All matches are recorded using the state-of-the-art Veo 2 camera system for detailed tactical feedback and individual player development.
Premium Setup: Fully funded Home & Away match kits plus a club presentation jacket provided to all signed players.
World-Class Facilities: Train on a top-tier surface every single week.
📅 Key Details:
Training: Every Thursday | 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
Location: The Essa Academy (State-of-the-art 3G pitch), Bolton, BL3 3HH
Matchdays: Sundays | 2:00 PM Kick-off
Age Requirement: Players must be 16+ to play in September, or turning 16 before January 2027.
📲 How To Apply / Book a Trial:
Take the next step in your football journey with a club built on passing, patience, and progression.
📞 Contact First Team Manager Steve Young directly on 07527 256029 to secure your trial spot or ask any questions.
📩 Alternatively, slide into our DMs to get in touch!

Tiki Taka Football Academy - Development Centre

Players Of The Week Go To Myla McKnight & Willow Amara Young

Both were outstanding this week, their attention to detail in the Scissor’s session was fantastic & they stood out for all to see 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻❤️🤍💙

We currently have a few spaces from reception to school year 10 available to join our Girls development centre, and forward Into one of our club teams.

If you are looking to get your daughter into football or is new to football and you want some extra coaching to develop them then give us a ring.

Tiki Taka Football Academy
Every Wednesday
Burnden Park 3G
Croft Lane
Bolton
BL3 2RS
Time 5-6pm

School Year Reception - Y10

All of our Girls teams train on separate nights at different times if you’re interested.

☎️ Steve Young on 07527 256029

⚽ COACHING OPPORTUNITY: Tiki Taka U16 Pirlos ⚽
Are you a passionate coach looking to lead a highly successful, motivated group of players?
Following an incredible campaign as last season's U15 League Champions, our fantastic Tiki Taka U16 Pirlos are looking for a new Manager/Coach for the upcoming season due to our current manager's work commitments.
This is a brilliant opportunity to come in and work with a top-tier, talented squad playing competitive football in the BBDFL on Saturdays.
📅 Training & Match Details:
Training: Tuesdays (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM) at Essa Academy (Outdoor 3G), Lever Edge Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 3HH.
Match Days (11v11): Saturdays at St James High School, Lucas Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9RU.
📩 How to Apply:
If you have the drive to help this fabulous team continue their development and success, we want to hear from you!
For more information or an informal chat, please contact Steve Young directly:
📱 07527 256029
#ℹ️ Please share this post with anyone in the local grassroots community who might be interested!

🏆 JOIN THE CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Tiki Taka Ladies Open Age Team are recruiting for the 2026/27 season! Following an incredible Double-Winning Campaign last season, we are looking to strengthen our squad as we step up to the next challenge.
If you want to play high-quality, possession-based football in a professional, elite environment, we want to hear from you!

👀 Who We Are Looking For: Must be 16 + yrs old
⚽ Midfielders (Central/Attacking/Holding)
⚽ Forwards (Striker/Winger)
⚽ Defenders (Center-back/Full-back)

🌟 Why Choose Tiki Taka Ladies?
We offer one of the best setups in grassroots football to help you develop your game:
🥇 Proven Success: Last season's Greater Manchester Women’s League 2 Champions AND League 2 Cup Champions.
🧠 Elite Coaching: Training sessions delivered by professional club coaches.
🧤 Specialist Support: Dedicated Team Goalkeeper Coach and Team Physio at your service.
🎥 Video Analysis: All matches are recorded on the Veo 2 Camera System for player development and individual highlight clips.
🏟️ Top-Tier Facilities: Train on a state-of-the-art 3G pitch.
📅 Training & Match Days:
⏳ Training: Thursdays, 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
📍 Location: The Essa Academy (State-of-the-art 3G), Bolton, BL3 3HH
⚔️ Matches: Sundays, 2:00 PM Kick-Offs
📈 Pre-Season: Friendly matches booked for every single Sunday in August—ready to hit the ground running!
📲 Take Your Game to the Next Level!
Pre-season is just around the corner. To secure a trial or for a confidential chat, get in touch today:
👤 Contact: Steve Young
📞 Phone: 07527 256029
📧 Email: [email protected]

6 WINS IN A ROW FOR THE WANDERERS! 🟥💪

​Thursday night away at BLGC Inter? No problem at all!

The lads put on another incredible performance to keep the winning streak alive.

The Match Breakdown:

⚽ We started sharp, dominating possession before Senna smashed home from close range.

⚽ BLGC Inter pulled one back against the run of play, but our heads never dropped. Israel restored the lead just before half-time with a brilliant finish. 2-1 at the break!

⚽ A slow start to the second half allowed them to equalize, but a massive shift in momentum—and a literal torrential downpour—gave us a second wind. We played with pure composure, smiles on faces, and wrapped up the game with two more goals, including a late breakaway sealer!

​Final Score: BLGC Inter 2 - 4 Wanderers
🔹 Senna ⚽⚽
🔹 Israel ⚽⚽

​⭐️ Special Mentions:
​Oscar: A fantastic debut on the left wing! He was incredibly unlucky not to score after cutting inside and rattling the crossbar with a brilliant lob.

​Dexter: The ultimate utility man! Stepped in to help with numbers and put in a top-tier shift across RM, CM, CB, and Striker.

​🏆 Players of the Game:

🥇 Senna – For non-stop work rate down the right wing and a vital cameo in defense.

🥇 Oscar – For a dream debut, causing chaos down the left flank and creating endless chances.

​Incredible effort from every single player tonight. Proud is an understatement!

​Clear Eyes + Full Hearts = Can't Lose. 🌧️✨

🌟 WHAT A DAY FOR TIKI TAKA AJAX! 🌟
This weekend, our incredible boys stepped into the wonderful world of "low to medium ability" tournaments for their very first season... and wow, did they make us proud! 🙌⚽️
Talk about punching above your weight! This was a last-minute entry gifted to us, meaning these kids didn't play a single team from their own ability level. Every single opponent they faced was a minimum of 2 sections above them in the league groups. But did that stop them? Not a chance! 💪🔥
🏆 The Results
Won 2 Matches! 🛑
Lost 2 Matches! 📈
Advanced all the way to the Europa Final! (Yes... Europa, not Conference! 💃🤣)
The final was an absolute masterclass in heart, grit, and determination. The boys fought like lions to keep a spectacular goalless draw, taking the game all the way to a tense penalty shootout. After both teams brilliantly smashed in all three of their initial penalties 🥅, we sadly lost out in sudden death.
But honestly? We couldn't be more proud of these boys! ❤️
✨ Winning Hearts, Not Just Games ✨
The real magic of the day wasn't just on the scoreboard. It was the fact that our boys had relentless fun from the first whistle to the last. They smiled, they laughed, and they were the only team tournament-wide to not have a single set-to with another team! 🤣
Their laughter and friendliness were so infectious that by the end of the day, we had opposition teams and parents cheering us on! 📣

🤝 Huge shoutout to Pex Hill FC!
Their amazing kids lined the sidelines, singing chants in support of our boys during the semi-final. Why? Because of the beautiful, positive way our team approached the day. That is what football is all about!

From where this team started to how far they’ve come in their very first season is nothing short of inspirational.

Could. Not. Be. More. Proud. ❤️🖤⚽️

🥈 TIKI TAKA LYON GIRLS U14s – RUNNERS UP! 🥈

What an outstanding performance at today’s Blackburn Eagles Tournament! 💪

Going up against 3 Super League teams, the girls showed incredible skill, spirit and determination all day long. They played some fantastic football and fought all the way to the final – where it sadly came down to the dreaded penalties.

So close, but we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of you! ❤️🤍💙 You represented Tiki Taka brilliantly and showed just how much you’ve improved. Well done, team!

Thank you to Blackburn Eagles for hosting a great event.

🏆 TIKI TAKA U11s – EUROPA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! 🏆

What a weekend for our boys! 🎉 They travelled to the Ramsbottom Tournament and came away as winners of the Europa League category – and they earned every bit of it!

They showed exactly what we’re all about: working incredibly hard for each other, keeping it simple, and playing effective, smart football from start to finish. ⚽️ Great movement, brilliant teamwork, and real determination saw them lift the trophy!

Huge congratulations to every player – you did yourselves, your families and the club proud. 👏 Also a big thank you to Ramsbottom Fc for hosting a fantastic event!