Accrington Stanley midfielder Lewis Trickett has today signed his very first expert agreement with the club.
Trickett, who made an overall of 56 looks for the Under-18s, scored 18 objectives throughout 2021/22 and 2022/23, consisting of the extra-time FA Youth Cup winner versus Swansea City in December 2021.
The 18-year-old was rewarded with his first string launching as a replacement in October and is likewise a Northern Ireland youth global, representing the Green and White Army as both an Under-18 and Under-19.
John Coleman said: “Tricky by name, challenging by nature. Lewis requires to get a bit more powerful and we will deal with that, particularly with the strength and conditioning coach (Chris) Scholesy.
“He has undoubted skill, he can score objectives and he has actually revealed that many times for the youth group and the 23s.”
Academy Manager, Duncan Fearnhead included: “An expert large gamer from Accrington, Lewis signed up with the Academy at the age of 10.
“He has actually revealed guarantee, carrying out well in the FA Youth Cup, that included developing objectives in each video game and scoring versus Wigan Athletic and the winner versus Swansea City, and has actually emerged for Northern Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 groups, scoring on his global launching.
“We continue to support his advancement and hope he can make an effect in the first string in the future.”
Lewis said: “It’s a good sensation, when you sign up with the club it’s what you work for and to get it is excellent and a great sensation.
“Pre-season has actually been difficult, however I’m settling in and it’s where I wish to be to continue finding out and enhancing.
“I had a taste of first string football in the EFL Trophy and I desire more this season, every day in training that’s what I’ll be working for.”
The 1 year agreement goes through EFL and FA ratification.
