IRELANDS WAYNE ROONEY TURNS RADIO REALITY Star

Northern Irelands footballer Curtis Allen (16) from AFC Bournemouth FC will star in the first radio reality show of its kind called MAKING IT. The young hit man has scored 6 goals in six games in preseason for Bournemouth under 18s/res. Curtiss style of play is Wayne Rooney like , very aggressive with skill, pace and power. Belfasts Citybeat 96.7 FM first show will be dedicate to FIFA Agent Gary Nelson's hero Mike Porky Parry from Talksport who is seriously ill.

(PRWEB) September 4, 2004 -- Northern Irelands footballer Curtis Allen (16) from AFC Bournemouth FC has just signed a 9 month contract to star in the first radio reality radio show of its kind. The show will follow the ups and downs of a young footballer trying to make it big in football. The young hit man has scored 6 goals in six games in preseason for Bournemouth under 18s and reserves. Curtiss style of play is Wayne Rooney like, very aggressive with skill, pace and power.

Gary Nelson, Allens agent will be co-presenting the show, and said Its an exciting development for Curtis and indeed anyone who follows football. The show starts on September 4 and will be on between 2:15pm to 3pm every Saturday on Belfasts Citybeat 96.7 FM radio station.

Nelson, will dedicate the first show to his media hero Mike Porky Parry from Talk sport, who is seriously ill in hospital with a heart condition. Nelson says "Ive never met the man before, but he has inspired me to become a presenter, so I will dedicate my debut show to a true professional."

I hope all the youngsters that will be trying to make it in the game will have the same fighting spirit as Porky! The main objective of Making IT" will be to give youngsters the tools necessary to help them progress towards becoming a professional footballer.

The show will be informative and listeners will be able to phone in and discuss how they, their family or friends can "Make IT" in the game. The show is aimed at young children, players who have been released from club, pros or just about anyone who wants to know how to make it big.

Curtis, from Belfast will give a diary of what every week is like for him from training, playing in matches to general football life.
Internet listeners will be able to tune in via the www.citybeat.co.uk web site.

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