Harry Panayiotou and Joe Dodoo sign professional contracts

[davieG]

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Young forwards Harry Panayiotou and Joe Dodoo, both 17, have also agreed their first professional contracts with the Club, while 19-year-old James Pearson, son of City manager Nigel, has been awarded a one-year contract following a successful spell on trial.

All three players will be part of the Club’s Under-21 Development Squad, guided by experienced coach Steve Beaglehole.

“Harry and Joe have excelled throughout their time in the Academy so this is the latest step on the road for them, while James has performed extremely well since joining the Under-21 group in the summer, said Steve.

“They all still have a long way to go if they are to follow Liam’s example and establish themselves in the first team squad, but this is a very positive step for all three players.”

[FoxKing10]

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Young forwards Harry Panayiotou and Joe Dodoo, both 17, have also agreed their first professional contracts with the Club, while 19-year-old James Pearson, son of City manager Nigel, has been awarded a one-year contract following a successful spell on trial.

All three players will be part of the Club’s Under-21 Development Squad, guided by experienced coach Steve Beaglehole.

“Harry and Joe have excelled throughout their time in the Academy so this is the latest step on the road for them, while James has performed extremely well since joining the Under-21 group in the summer, said Steve.

“They all still have a long way to go if they are to follow Liam’s example and establish themselves in the first team squad, but this is a very positive step for all three players.â€

So glad we have these 2 young forwards signed up. Both very exciting quick and know where the goal is. Best youngsters ive seen coming through in ages.

Future looks good for us and I know many clubs looking at them both. Best business we have done this year.

[Nick]

Congratulations to both

[Ric Flair]

Doodoo was leathering in the goals at the start of last season, but then he seemed to disappear. Hopefully he's back to his best and he'll kick on now. With him, Harry and Hopper we've 3 very prolific strikers under the age of 18 and there's also Blyth who could develop in to a half decent gigger.