Joining the Club's Academy on a full time basis from July 2005 will be:
Liam Barratt
Born: 12th January, 1989
Position: Striker/attacking midfielder
Versatile attacking player who can play in a number of positions and has an eye for goal. A local lad, Liam has been at the Academy since October 2000
Tony Boto
Born: 3rd October, 1988
Position: Striker
Tony joined the Academy in September 1999 as an U11. Tall, rangy and intelligent player who already stands over 6ft tall. Elder brother is an Oxford University Rugby Blue.
Oliver Fenn
Born: 24th November, 1988
Position: Central Midfield
Oliver joined the Academy in November 1998 as an U9. Originally a striker, he has spent the past 18 months in a holding, central midfield position. Good passer of the ball.
Kieron Leabon
Born: 24th September, 1988
Position: Striker
Joined the Academy in October 2001 as an U13. An explosive striker, he is strong and quick and has already appeared for both the Under 18s and reserves.
Ian Nimmo
Born: 4th October, 1988
Position: Central midfielder
Ian hails from Bo'ness near Falkirk in Scotland and although currently a midfielder, he can also play as a centre-back. Has shown a good attitude to develop through the Academy.
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Oskar Petursson |
Oskar Petursson
Born: 26th January 1989
Position: Goalkeeper
Oskar comes from Grindavik in Iceland and is one of two Icelandic players to join the Academy this year. Already over 6ft tall, he has won international caps at U16 level.
Luke Webster
Born: 12th October, 1988
Position: Full-back/midfielder
Luke joined the Academy as an Under 9 in July 1998. Attends school in Harlow, Essex. Quick and with a good touch, he has been involved with the Town reserves this season.
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Bjorn Orri Hermannsson |
Bjorn Orri Hermannsson
Born: 17th March, 1989
Position: Central midfield
The second of the Icelandic players to join Town for next season. Attacking
midfield player with an eye for goal, he has won international caps at U15
and U16 level and is currently playing a year above his age for the U17
national team.
