Thorn and Sargent sign - RedPassion.co.uk

Lods · 9th May 2019, 11.13:41

Wrexham AFC are delighted to announce that two academy graduates have been offered and accepted professional contracts for the coming season.

17-year-old Matty Sargent and 18-year-old Jack Thorn have both signed one-year deals with the club.

Both midfielders have come through the age-groups in the academy set-up at Wrexham and have impressed during last seasons under 18’s EFL Youth Alliance campaign.

The two players will return to pre-season training in June with the rest of the first team squad.

Manager Bryan Hughes commented: “I’m delighted for both Jack and Matty. They have impressed me since I have been here as manager and they have also impressed our Centre of Excellence manager Dan Nolan throughout their development.

“It’s really important that players are not only good enough to come through the ranks at the club but prepared for it too. I did it here as a player and the foundations are still in place for young players like Matty and Jack to do the same.

“Matty was the Under 18’s captain last season and made his debut against Harrogate on the final day of the season. Jack also made an appearance during that game and I thought they were both outstanding. They did a fantastic job and showed maturity for such young players who we’d placed our trust in.

“The two players came in today with their parents, who witnessed them signing their first professional contracts, and to me, that was a fantastic moment that I’m sure they’ll never forget.”

Centre of Excellence Manager Dan Nolan, who has coached the players during their development said: “It’s fantastic that Matty and Jack have been successful in securing professional contracts with the club for next season.

“The club has already demonstrated our belief in the potential of these young players, both have featured for the first team last season, it’s now up to them to grasp the opportunity with both hands.”

https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/si...ional-deals-at

benwilliams · 9th May 2019, 11.15:55

Good news. Cue the "2 more squad spaces wasted/managed decline" comments...

Phils-an-alki · 9th May 2019, 11.16:05

When did they sign? Last Christmas?

(Wham puns incoming)

Rhosymedre Red · 9th May 2019, 11.16:19

Good luck to them, Let's hope they go on to progress to first team players.

EnglishRed · 9th May 2019, 11.17:20

Good news. Fingers crossed they make the grade!

Sargent in particular looked good from what I've seen of him. Nice to see a player coming through who is a decent size too.

Ipswich Red · 9th May 2019, 11.18:41

That's next season's midfield squared away then...

corwenred · 9th May 2019, 11.21:31

Get them out on loan straight away. Haven't seen much of Thorne, but Sargent impressed me against Harrogate

TWREX · 9th May 2019, 11.36:26

Sargent impressed in the Harrogate game,he could actually pass the ball to his team mates.Maybe this rare ability will rub off on some of the first teamers.

dixienormous · 9th May 2019, 11.39:29

Sargent looks a really good player.

9th May 2019, 11.13:41	#1-0 (permalink)
Lods Cult Hero Joined: Dec 2017 Racecourse Spot: Wherever the new ticketing process lets me sit Real Name: Twitter: @	Thorn and Sargent sign Wrexham AFC are delighted to announce that two academy graduates have been offered and accepted professional contracts for the coming season. 17-year-old Matty Sargent and 18-year-old Jack Thorn have both signed one-year deals with the club. Both midfielders have come through the age-groups in the academy set-up at Wrexham and have impressed during last seasons under 18’s EFL Youth Alliance campaign. The two players will return to pre-season training in June with the rest of the first team squad. Manager Bryan Hughes commented: “I’m delighted for both Jack and Matty. They have impressed me since I have been here as manager and they have also impressed our Centre of Excellence manager Dan Nolan throughout their development. “It’s really important that players are not only good enough to come through the ranks at the club but prepared for it too. I did it here as a player and the foundations are still in place for young players like Matty and Jack to do the same. “Matty was the Under 18’s captain last season and made his debut against Harrogate on the final day of the season. Jack also made an appearance during that game and I thought they were both outstanding. They did a fantastic job and showed maturity for such young players who we’d placed our trust in. “The two players came in today with their parents, who witnessed them signing their first professional contracts, and to me, that was a fantastic moment that I’m sure they’ll never forget.” Centre of Excellence Manager Dan Nolan, who has coached the players during their development said: “It’s fantastic that Matty and Jack have been successful in securing professional contracts with the club for next season. “The club has already demonstrated our belief in the potential of these young players, both have featured for the first team last season, it’s now up to them to grasp the opportunity with both hands.” https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/si...ional-deals-at

9th May 2019, 11.15:55	#2-0 (permalink)
benwilliams Taking coaching badges Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign Good news. Cue the "2 more squad spaces wasted/managed decline" comments...

9th May 2019, 11.16:05	#3-0 (permalink)
Phils-an-alki - (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Apr 2005 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign When did they sign? Last Christmas? (Wham puns incoming)

9th May 2019, 11.16:19	#4-0 (permalink)
Rhosymedre Red Cult Hero Joined: Aug 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign Good luck to them, Let's hope they go on to progress to first team players.

9th May 2019, 11.17:20	#5-0 (permalink)
EnglishRed retired & running a pub Joined: Jan 2005 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign Good news. Fingers crossed they make the grade! Sargent in particular looked good from what I've seen of him. Nice to see a player coming through who is a decent size too.

9th May 2019, 11.18:41	#6-0 (permalink)
Ipswich Red Cult Hero (info 1 & 2) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: With my dad Real Name: Gareth Twitter: @gbhdavies	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign That's next season's midfield squared away then...

9th May 2019, 11.21:31	#7-0 (permalink)
corwenred Cult Hero Joined: Dec 2007 Racecourse Spot: ERS Real Name: Kyle Jones Twitter: @	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign Get them out on loan straight away. Haven't seen much of Thorne, but Sargent impressed me against Harrogate

9th May 2019, 11.36:26	#8-0 (permalink)
TWREX Cult Hero (info) Joined: Sep 2014 Racecourse Spot: Mold Road Real Name: Tony Twitter: @	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign Sargent impressed in the Harrogate game,he could actually pass the ball to his team mates.Maybe this rare ability will rub off on some of the first teamers.

9th May 2019, 11.39:29	#9-0 (permalink)
dixienormous Printing My Own Banknotes Joined: Dec 2011 Racecourse Spot: Upper Yale stand, town end Real Name: Gavin Davies-Jones Twitter: @	Re: Thorn and Sargent sign Sargent looks a really good player. __________________ "We talk about it for twenty minutes and then we decide I was right." -Brian Clough