Matthew Gauci, a 17 year old left winger from Malta, joined Norwich City on trial in December 2007 after he had been spotted by Norwich City scout Ady Gallagher the previous April. Gauci impressed the Canaries and it was decided that he should join the Lowestoft youth team in July 2008 with Norwich closely monitoring his progress. Lowestoft are managed by Gallagher.

Gauci told uefa.com: "Of course I miss my family in Malta, but I am very happy with the feedback from the coaches. I remember what the coach said to me after we had beaten a previously undefeated team in the Ridgeons League – the coach sent me a text message saying 'Different class today, mate. Big well done' which sums up the way they boost your confidence here at Lowestoft." Malta Under-19 coach Silvio Vella is also keeping an eye on a player capped at every level from U10 to U17. Nor does Gauci make any secret of his aspirations, adding: "My ambition is to move to a better club and succeed as a professional."

Gauci has been on the books of Maltese sides Sliema Wanderers FC and Hibernians FC