Accrington Stanley striker Owen Devonport has today signed his very first expert agreement with the club.
Devonport, who has actually been a Red given that the age of 8, scored 18 objectives in 57 looks throughout 2021/22 and 2022/23, and likewise had loan spells with Padiham and Clitheroe.
The 18-year-old was rewarded with his Under-23s launching in March 2022 and has actually given that played an additional 7 times, scoring a brace in January’s 3-3 Central League draw at home to Preston North End.
John Coleman said: “Owen has actually impressed since he has actually been at the club. He has actually become his body and he played various positions however we feel, moving forward, he can be a centerpiece for us.
“He is great in the air and has a good character and ticks all packages for what we have to do with at Accrington.”
Academy Manager, Duncan Fearnhead included: “Owen has actually become part of our Academy given that the age of 8, we take pride in his advancement through his time with us.
“Owen made a look in a first string friendly versus Bolton Wanderers at the age of 15 and has actually scored already this pre-season in his 2nd look.
“As a strong target man-style centre forward, Owen has the capability to help keep the collaborate the pitch and develop scoring opportunities.
“Having advanced through every age up until now, we have the self-confidence in Owen’s capabilities and think he has what it requires to make an effect in the first string.”
Owen said: “It’s a huge accomplishment. Every young lad wishes to get a professional agreement, so the effort begins now.
“Pre-season has actually been difficult, I’m beginning to return in shape and the primary objective is to attempt and navigate the first string squad for the very first video game.
“Dan (Martin) and Aaron (Pickles) are huge motivations and reveal that there is a path into the first string.”
The 1 year agreement undergoes EFL and FA ratification.
