Eight Youngsters Handed Deals

Winger Joe McClennan, Forward Ross Stearn, Defender Chris Sivers, Midfielder Ashley Kington, Striker Marlon Jackson, Defender/Midfielder Nick Dunn, Left-winger George Boon and Defender Luke Wilkinson have all been given a first year scholarship.

Midfielder Joe Edwards and Australian striker Robert Stanbolziev are to follow these players.

These youngsters will compete in the FA Premier Academy Under-18 League next season, along with Tom Hamilton, Ashley Towler, Ryan Child, Mark Magee, Andy Rose, James Cope and newly-signed professionals Tristan Plummer and Christian Ribeiro.