By Chris Dunlavy
ON TRIAL: Mark Ross has joined the V9 Academy with Curtis Coppen, inset
WHEN Mark Ross quit Stockport County last month, the 28-year-old was ready to turn his back on football.
Now, thanks to Jamie Vardy’s V9 Academy, the former Chorley centre-back could be set for a shot at the Premier League.
The academy – founded by England striker Vardy – opens its doors for the first time today, aiming to showcase 38 of Non- League’s leading lights.
Scouts from almost 100 professional clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, will attend the weeklong ca...
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