" From the word 'go' I had the upmost confidence in James and his company. Taking 40+ 12 & 13 year olds to a foreign country is stressful so to know he had the skills and confidence to deal with different scenarios was great. James did not take a back seat, instead choosing to establish relationships with parents, coaches and the children. This meant there was a mutual respect which even had a positive affect on our performances on the pitch. I would not hesitate to use James' company again in the future.
Cheers."
- Matthew Keddie (Leeds City Boys U13 manager)
" Just got back from our tour with Jimmy to Holland for Garforth Villa u12's. What a fantastic job you did, it was great fun and well executed!."
- Sharon Wright (Secretary, Garforth Villa FC)
" Having played football and worked with James in the past, I find him to be a confident, outgoing and reliable person. I have known James for over 10 years now and whatever line of work he is involved with, I find him to be dedicated and professional."
- John Francis (Burnley FC)
" I have known James for 10 years and have the utmost faith in his character and honesty. He is very enthusiastic and committed to everything he does in football. I have always found him fun to work with and very dedicated to whatever he is involved with."
- Daniel Phillpott (Everton FC)
" Working with James in the past to organise friendly matches for previous tour groups, I have found him to be very professional, well organised, and able to work under pressure. The staff here at Bradford City have been very impressed when dealing with James and look forward to working with him in the near future."
- Peter Horne (Bradford City FC)
" As the PE teacher at Carr Manor High School, we were delighted with how things were organised and run by FTI for our tour to Wales in May 2011. All our needs were catered for allowing the staff and pupils to enjoy the experience. The FTI representative was a great lad who got on brilliantly with staff and students alike."
- David Currie (PE teacher Carr Manor High School)
" Just got back from our tour with Jimmy to Holland for Garforth Villa u12's. What a fantastic job you did, it was great fun and well executed!."
- Sharon Wright (Secretary, Garforth Villa FC)
" Having played football and worked with James in the past, I find him to be a confident, outgoing and reliable person. I have known James for over 10 years now and whatever line of work he is involved with, I find him to be dedicated and professional."
- John Francis (Burnley FC)
" I have known James for 10 years and have the utmost faith in his character and honesty. He is very enthusiastic and committed to everything he does in football. I have always found him fun to work with and very dedicated to whatever he is involved with."
- Daniel Phillpott (Everton FC)
Football Tours International
Football Tours International (FTI) are dedicated to providing professional football tours and training camps for teams of all ages and abilities, from all over the world. We cater for recreational and professional teams, schools, colleges and universities, offering a reliable service throughout. Our aim is to work together to tailor your tour and ensure that your team has the best sports holiday and football experience possible.
We at FTI are proud to be able to offer over 70 training destinations across Europe in some of the largest footballing cities, from Barcelona to Milan, Manchester to Amsterdam. You plan your tour. Each training facility is of a high standard and is within close proximity of the hotel, where you and your team will be staying. Several top European clubs allow us to use their facilities, including the Academy of Valencia CF and the Academy of Villarreal CF, allowing you to train like the professionals. We also have a list of over 1000 international tournaments and will work with you to find the one best suited to your team’s needs.
Take full control of your booking with our online quote service - You decide where you want to go, what you want to do and when. Available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
For an unforgettable experience and a tour to remember, travel with Football Tours International.
Meet the Director
James Knowles • I am a Level 3 UEFA 'B' licensed coach and have vast coaching experience both in England and abroad.
I have also spent six seasons with Leeds United Soccer Academy, managing the Academy’s U11 team in my final year.
I have a successful playing career. After playing at a number of professional clubs in the youth and reserve teams and playing for Farsley Celtic FC in the Blue Square Conference the highest level of non league football in England.
