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Five new arrivals for U18s as young Clarets prepare for new season

2021-07-05T11:50:24.621Z

SCHOLARS SIGN IN

Five new arrivals for U18s as young Clarets prepare for new season

2021-07-05T11:50:24.621Z

Youth team fixtures released for 2021/22 season

The Clarets have signed five new scholars to add to the youth team ahead of the 2021/22 season.

The teenagers formally signed on Sunday, as the club's academy hosted an induction day at Turf Moor.

Four of the five youngsters, who will be a part of Tony Philliskirk's U18 side for the upcoming season, have joined from outside the club, while goalkeeper Charlie Casper - grandson of former manager and player Frank Casper - has come through the U16s to earn a scholarship.

Defender Nathan James and midfielder Wiktor Gromek, who is a Poland U16 international, both join the Clarets from Leicester City.

Meanwhile, left-sided defender Trevon Bryan joins from a London Football Academy School and goalkeeper Harry Moss joins from North-East based Park View Academy of Sport.

And this season's second-year scholars, who missed out on the annual signing induction day last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, also attended on Sunday, alongside their families.

Head of Academy Coaching Ian Jones said: “It was great to welcome the new lads to Turf Moor and to the club on Sunday.

“It’s always a special day for them to come and sign their scholarship, alongside their families and it’s a proud moment for them too.

“And it’s good for the academy staff to meet the families of the players, as they move away from home for the first time and into digs organised through the club.

“But it was also nice for the boys who missed out last season on their induction day, due to COVID, to come down as well and have their special day, just a year later.”