Swindon looking for the 'X' factor

'Win a pro Contract' the ultimate prize for wannabe footballers

FANCY playing for Pauli di Canio in the Football League?

That's the prize for the latest talent search in Samsung's ‘Win A Pro Contract' competition for the 2011/12 season.

The competition gives football players from across the country the opportunity to win a professional contract with Swindon Town FC.

Players of all abilities can enter, with the eventual winner being rewarded with a one-year professional contract at the League Two club.

Hopefuls will be tested at regional trials and matches as they bid to kick-start their dreams of becoming a professional footballer.

Last year's winner, Jordan Pavett (pictured) signed for Swindon in January and is now in the first team squad.

Pavett said: "My mum entered me for Samsung's ‘Win A Pro Contract' competition after seeing it online and I went for it. I've got so much to thank her for.”

Regional trials are to be held at Goals Soccer Centres throughout the UK, where players will be monitored by club scouts and expert talent spotters from the FootballCV Academy.

The best players at the trials then take part in matches at three professional club grounds across the country.

The top 22 players are selected for the Samsung ‘Win A Pro Contract' Final at Swindon Town's County Ground towards the end of the year.

The winner will be selected by manager Paolo Di Canio, and invited to sign a professional playing contract and join the club in January 2012.

To apply for a place in the regional trials, please go to: www.facebook.com/samsungfootball