Preston North End

I had 2 great training sessions with Preston North End and was invited to attend their Elite Football on Saturday, for training and a match.

I was given the number 9 shirt and we played the match against local opposition and I scored 30 yep 30 goals.  I think this is an all time record for Preston North End Youth in a single match.

The coach was smiling from ear to ear.  My dad looked very proud as the supporters and players were shouting "Wilson" "Wilson" "Wilson" as we came off.  It was excellent and I really enjoyed playing for PNE!

Unfortunately my dad could not take photos as it is not allowed in England.  So I have added some of my last Jeddah City ones in which I scored 4 goals in the final.

First passed the huge defender

Shot passed the keeper.

No 3 in the back of the net!

Preston North End Youth Academy have invited me back to play with them in the summer.  Two weeks of training and games galore against opposition including, Blackpool, Liverpool and Manchester City.  So, I guess we will be going back to England for the holidays can't wait.

Manchester United Soccer School

I had two great days at Manchester United Soccer School.  In those two days we learned "How to play the United way".  It was excellent!

Outside the training ground.  This is where the parents left us!

Throughout the time at Manchester United, we had seven matches and I scored from all over the pitch.  This was a really fun time and I am delighted that they offered me a place next year.

Wigan Training and Match Against Derby County

Again this summer I went to Wigan for training and to play for them in a  pre-season match against Derby County.

Getting Ready

I was given the number 9 shirt and played 3 matches for the Under 12's.

Game on

The first match resulted in a narrow defeat.  The second match resulted in a narrow win and the final match resulted in a huge loss.  I was put on the wing for the final match since the winger was injured.

Warming up

Getting ready for kick off

Everyone in their place

Lets go



This was the only goal for us in the first game but it only ended in a 2 -1 defeat.  Some great defending kept them out, but it could easily have been 6 - 1 to Derby.

Get control

Nice turn and run through for the 1st goal.

I will be back at Wigan Next Year, that is unless Manchester United or Preston North End sign me.



Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 20th July 2011

Well this is it the last day!  We started with a 5 aside tournament and the blue team won in the Under 12's.  The goals were coming thick fast and furious, it was difficult to keep score.  All in all an excellent way to end our 9 days in St Andrews.  Many Thanks to Austin MacPhee from AMsoccer and his team for an excellent learning experience.

We had a nice lunch and an awards ceremony in the afternoon

Awards Ceremony

This was a fantastic learning experience for Jeddah City Football Club and we can't wait to repeat the process next year.

Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 19th July 2011

Today it rained all day, so not many photographs were taken!  The Under 12's had a great training session with Coach Lindsey though and the rain didn't dampen their spirits.

We then played a match against Dundee. The team were completely outclassed and easily beaten.  The final score was 4 - 1.  They did play very well with a lot of heart and I think they learned an awful lot from the experience.  Number one being to rest before a big game.

Another Great run to break

Luke did manage to outclass their defence and scored the only goal for our team.  Great effort though boys keep it up!

Beat the defenders

Set up the shot - Goal

Luke was drafted into the Under 15's side, since Fahad was suffering from severe blisters.  The Under15's won their match although it was very difficult throughout.  Dundee were very strong from the start of the match, but our boys came through in the end with some impressive football.

Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 17th July 2011

Today was a very big day!  We played an International match at St Andrews football club.

The event started with some traditional Scottish dancing by a local dance school, which was very nice. They performed the sword dance.

There was an opening ceremony with the teams walking out onto the pitch with a piper.  The Saudi National Anthem was sung by our team and a Prince's Trust representative gave some opening remarks, which were well received.

Start by Shaking Hands

The excitement built as the Under 12's kicked off.  The shape of the team has seriously improved over the last few days and they played very well against a very strong opposition.

According to the ref this was offside.

Fantastic Run - Stunning Goal Disallowed OFFSIDE????

The match ended in a 3-1 defeat, but we learned a lot from the game particularly the off-side trap (in fact it's fair to say I learned a lot too!!!) Sorry but Luke's goal was never off side!

At the end of the match the teams were awarded medals.

Medal Ceremony.

Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 16th July 2011

Woke up early this morning to find out that we were going to the home of Scottish Football Hampden Park.

Arrive Hampden Park

We had an excellent tour of the stadium and got our hand on the replica Scottish Cup.

Hampden Park

Scottish Cup - Replica

I have Scottish Blood

One Day - Who Knows?

We the went to St Mirren in Paisley a Scottish Premier team for training with their professional coaches.  The training session was excellent and the boys were taught several new skills.

St Mirren

Training at St Mirren

The Under 12's played a match which ended up in a draw.  Penalties were taken and the Green team won.  It was excellent to watch and the boys are coming on leaps and bounds.

Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 15th July 2011

Training was excellent today.

The Under 12's trained hard and Terrance came over to give them some much needed encouragement, they really appreciated that and it was excellent.  They worked on some new passing techniques and these proved very effective in the evenings matches.

3 Matches tonight against AM Soccer club.

Game 1- Ended in a 4-0 defeat.

Great Ball through

This is not half as depressing as it sounds!  Our team played really well!  We worked together and passed the ball quickly and really accurately.  Very impressive play.

Here we go first goal.

Daniel scored 2 goals very quickly for AM Soccer, which shook us a little bit, but we settled in and kept our heads up.  Then Jack made a fantastic run and scored an excellent goal.   Finally Reece slotted one in from a corner kick.

All the way - second goal 1 v 2 excellent play

All in all a very good performance from our team and the result didn't really reflect the way we played.

This turn was incredible

Man of the Match for AM Soccer Daniel. Man of the Match for Jeddah City Football Club Nour.

Game 2 Ended in a 5-3 Win (I said WIN Hurrah)!!!

We started strong and Kareem scored from a great cross from Nour to make it 1 -0.  Marwan our fantastic defender fought hard to keep the opposition out.  Then Rowan for AM Soccer scored an equaliser on the break which was very fluid play.

Our team started strong again and Billy slotted one in making it 2-1 to us.  Reece scored 1 back quickly making it 2-2.  The match was extremely close at this point.  Daniel ran through and scored again making it 2-3 to the opposition.  Then Harry ran through to take a fantastic cross from Luke to make it 3-3.

Luke took the ball from their defender and slotted a fantastic goal in to make it 4-3 to us.  Kareem crossed a ball in that Owen Hargreaves would have been proud of and Luke took it on the volley scoring the winning goal making it 5-3 to us.

Man of the Match for AM Soccer Reece.  Man of the match for Jeddah City Football Club Marwan.

Game 3 Ended in a 4-1 Win for us (Yup I said WIN again yipee)!

Archie was awarded a penalty and scored from the spot although Jacob went the correct way.  1-0 to our opposition.  Harry equalised with some great passing through the field from our defenders and midfield.  Making it 1-1.  Harry scored again with some fantastic passing from our boys making it 2-1 to us.  James took an amazing cross from Luke on his head and scored again for us, making it 3-1.

Some great fluid play from our team allowed Luke to score this time from his left foot making it 4-1 to us.

What was truly amazing was that our Scottish team members who played really well on our side were helping our boys out with their positional play and making sure that they had great cover.

Well done to both teams who showed great sportsmanship throughout these games.

Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 14th July 2011

The Under 12's training went well with Lindsey, who was teaching them new types of passing techniques. Pele's number 7 was practiced to good effect along with Messi's famous passing technique. 

Jeddah City Football Club Vrs Celtic.  

I think the best way to describe this match would be to use the word disappointing!  

On the attack!

Jeddah City were easily beaten in a 5-0 non event really.  The Jeddah city players were defeated before a ball was kicked!  Ok so the opposition are Celtic and Ok they are “very good”.  But guess what guys, we are Jeddah City Football Club and we are equally good, when we are playing as a team!

Loosing interest fast - A striker can only score when he has the ball at his feet!

Keep your heads up and work together next time and we will show the opposition how we can play football!  The important thing to remember is that no matter who the opposition is, we can beat them with our excellent game play. Enough Said!!

Back in Training - Looking Good

Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 13th July 2011

Training started at 09:30.  The teams were split into their relevant age groups and assigned a professional Scottish Coach.  Luke was put in the under 12's Group and assigned Lindsey.

Practice Penalty Shots

The 1^st Match was announced at lunch time and Jeddah City Football Club Under 12's were playing Ladybank Panthers at 18:30.

3 Matches were played.

Set up the first goal.

Straight Passed him then shot GOAL...

The first game was phenomenal.  Ladybank Panthers took an early 2 goal lead, whilst Jeddah City Football Club were still blowing the cobwebs away.  A stunning performance led by their team Captain Robert showed them to be a strong opposition.  Owen played an absolute blinder causing problems for Jacob our goal keeper with his positional play and overall skill.

Luke scored a stunning goal to make it 2-1.  Then quickly scored again making it 2-2. Finley for Ladybank Panthers laid on a great ball for Robert who scored with a fantastic shot which beat Jacob making it 3-2.

Here is the second.

Kareem put in a great cross which was laid on for Luke, who quickly passed it to Josh who scored making it 3-3.

The game ended a draw.

In my opinion man of the match for Ladybank Panthers was Owen. Man of the match for Jeddah City Football Club was Luke. All in all a fantastic performance by both teams.

Game 2


This match started with a lot of promise with Jeddah City looking strong in the beginning.  A corner was taken and Luke scored quickly making it 1-0.  Marwan was defending for his life, but unfortunately Robert proved too strong and equalised with a brilliant strike making it 1-1.

Owen again proved difficult to read and pushed us back with his skill and control.  Finley controlled the ball well to make it another impressive goal. 1-2.

Nour passed the ball quickly to Luke and with a quick one two Luke placed the ball in the back of the net making it 2-2.

Jacob was under a lot of pressure when Owen passed to Robert and he scored again making it 2-3.

Both teams were showing great ability when a home goal from one of our guest players made it 2-4.

Jeddah city kept their heads up and played some fluid football and Luke scored again with a great strike making it 3-4.

Kareem played well going wide and passed the ball to one of our guest players who scored, making it 4-4.

In the closing moments Ladybank Panthers took control and scored again making it 4-5. All in all this was a fantastic game.

In my opinion Man of the match for Ladybank Pathers was Robert.  Man of the Match for Jeddah City Football Club Kareem.

Game 3

Jeddah city started very strongly with a very fast 2 goal lead.  Luke fed the ball through on both occasions to allow Gavin a great scoring opportunity.  Both goals were scored by Gavin and Luke respectively.  Ladybank Panthers showed great courage coming back strong, equalising with fabulous performances from Owen and Finley, making it 2-2.

Jeddah city showed signs of fatigue when they let Robert score an easy goal making it 2-3.  In the final five minutes Ladybank Panthers took control of the game and scored again making the final score 2-4.

In my opinion Man of the Match for Ladybank Panthers Finley.  Man of the match for Jeddah City Football Club Jacob.

Luke Wilson

Luke Aaron Puno Wilson (British) (born 7 January 2001) is a British footballer who plays as a striker for the British International School Jeddah, Jeddah City Football Club and Arabian Homes.  He is captain and JCFC all-time leading goalscorer.

Top Goal Scorer Award JCFC

Born in Jeddah Saudi Arabia, Wilson started out with the Arabian Homes Soccer team at the age of 5.  He played in the first cup final that year scoring 9 goals.

In Action for the Under 12's at JCFC

In Action for the Under 12's at JCFC

In Action for the Under 12's at JCFC

BISJ In Dubai for the Dubai Unity Cup 1st International Tournament

In Action for the Under 12's at JCFC

Wilson was born to Paul and Anita Wilson, both professionals.  His favoured team is Manchester United, and he consequently modelled himself on Dimitar Berbatov, the Bulgarian International forward.  However, the 2010 - 2011 season gave Wilson a new role model; the 10-year old Wilson began to look up the English front man Wayne Rooney, who also played for Manchester United.  Wilson's mother later spoke of her son's dream of playing for Manchester United, and said that his admiration for Rooney was such that, he slept in a Manchester United Shirt, much to the annoyance of his father who is a Preston North End fan.

Coach Player Of The Tournament JCFC Under 11's

Wilson is known for his footballing intelligence, ability and composure.  He also possesses exceptional precision when passing and shooting.  He exerts himself vigorously for the entire match.

Jeddah City Football Club (JCFC) Scotland Trip - 12th July 2011

We arrived in Scotland earlier than the team, since we drove up from England.

Anna and I arrive in Scotland

On the 12th July JCFC arrived in St Andrews, for nine days of  football training with professional Scottish Football Trainers.

The Team outside St Leonard's Boarding School

We stayed at St Leonard's Boarding School, which was fantastic. 

St Leonard's our home for nine days.

The Under 12's who I played for had Lindsey as our coach. He was brilliant and taught us some new skills and developed our game play throughout the nine days.

All in all it was a great experience and it was fun playing against and with British kids who had great ability.