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BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Breakthrough teen one of five with first County deals
A 17-year-old who made his senior debut on the final day of the season is among five youngsters to have been handed their first professional deals by Newport Walker came off the bench to make his maiden County appearance in the defeat by Tranmere Rovers at the start of the Bristol-born forward caught the eye and has been joined by four others from the club's academy to be offered senior Evans , Morgan Evans, Riley Lonergan and Sam Watkins - all 18 - have all also been invited to step up to the first-team having been part of the club's Under-18 side that reached the semi-finals of the FAW Youth club say the offers are part of "strengthening the club's ongoing commitment to developing homegrown talent and building a strong pathway from the academy to the first team".Local boy Lonergan was also involved in senior matchday squads towards the end of the League Two campaign and has been offered a one-year deal, as has fellow midfielder Corey Evans. Wideman Morgan Evans and defender Watkins have been offered six month manager, Luke Hussey said: "We're incredibly proud to see Corey, Mo and Riley who have all been involved in first team squads offered professional contracts at the end of their scholarships, and to see Sam and Morgan rewarded with six-month deals."These offers are a reflection of the hard work and dedication shown by the players, and a testament to the belief the club has in our academy system. It's another clear sign that there is a genuine pathway at Newport County AFC for those who are willing to work hard for it."
South Wales Argus
16-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Newport County offer pro contracts to five academy prospects
Forward Alexander-Walker, midfielders Corey Evans and Riley Lonergan, wide player Morgan Evans and versatile defender Sam Watkins have all earned deals after impressing for the club's under-18s. The Exiles state that contracts with the promising quintet 'strengthens the club's ongoing commitment to developing homegrown talent and building a strong pathway from the academy to the first team'. Alexander-Walker, who came on against Tranmere in the final game of the campaign, has been offered a one-year deal along with Corey Evans and Lonergan, who have both previously been unused substitutes for the senior team. Morgan Evans and Watkins have been offered six-month deals. DEAL: County midfielder Corey Evans has earned a one-year professional contract (Image: Huw Evans Agency) Academy manager, Luke Hussey said: 'We're incredibly proud to see Corey, Mo and Riley who have all been involved in first team squads offered professional contracts at the end of their scholarships, and to see Sam and Morgan rewarded with six-month deals. 'These offers are a reflection of the hard work and dedication shown by the players, and a testament to the belief the club has in our academy system. 'It's another clear sign that there is a genuine pathway at Newport County AFC for those who are willing to work hard for it.' Several academy youngsters have regularly trained with the first team while the Under-18s reached the semi-finals of the FAW Youth Cup. They were without the influential pair of Nelson Sanca and Jac Norris for the latter stages of that competition after the defender and midfielder were sent out on loan for a taste of senior football with Briton Ferry Llansawel in the Cymru Premier. The youngsters are likely to feature in pre-season when County build towards the new League Two season under new boss. Nelson Jardim left after keeping the Exiles in the Football League despite a raft of changes with Manchester United Under-21s coach David Hughes expected to be named as his replacement.
