Hunter handed professional deal by Rovers
BRISTOL Rovers have confirmed that promising youngster Shaquille Hunter has put pen-to-paper on his first professional contract.
Hunter, 16, will see the two-year-deal come into effect when he turns 17 in August. The right-sided wide player has yet to make a senior debut for Rovers, but has been involved with the first-team squad on numerous occasions.
Ken Oram, head of youth at Rovers, said: "Shaquille is a gifted player, with great one-on-one ability, he is definitely a player who will excite.
"It is great to see a Bristol boy do well and it is fantastic recognition for the work that goes into our youth programme.
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"It is fantastic that Shaquille has worked hard and been rewarded with this contract."
Chairman Nick Higgs added: "We are delighted Shaquille has signed his first professional contract with us. He is a really exciting prospect and we are pleased that he has committed his future to us."
Rovers, meanwhile, have confirmed that their first round Capital One Cup tie against Ipswich Town will be played on Tuesday, August 14. Ticket details will be confirmed over the next couple of days
Comments
by manchestergas
Thursday, June 21 2012, 10:34PM
“3 comments out of 7 on a very minor gas story. you really do need to get out more, get a hobby, get a girl, get an family and stop being so NEGATIVE.”
by Baldeeheed
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 5:43PM
“You need to ask yourself about your obsession with Bristol Rovers.
Now run along and reflect on your own team's shortcomings, there's a good dullard.”
by westywardy
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 1:26PM
“you could ask yourself if he is that good why isn't he managing at a higher level?.”
by manchestergas
Wednesday, June 20 2012, 11:33AM
“In jan & feb we were still annoyingly close to the relegation zone. We have to trust that MM knows what he's doing. 18 years as a player and 20 years as a boss. Euro Cup Winners Cup winner & 3 promotions. I imagine he knows more about it than you. Maybe you could concentrate a bit more on your manager who has never won anything?”
by westywardy
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 1:30PM
“Run the rule over the team? He took over in Jan not April.”
by pierecardinal
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 1:15PM
“McGhee didn't play the young un's because he wanted to run the rule over the team he inherited from Buckle. Rightly so in my opinion. If hunter is good enough, he will break through.”
by westywardy
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 12:07PM
“Mcghee didn't play any of the youngsters at the end of last season in pretty meaningless games. Could be a long time before you see this lad.”
by manchestergas
Tuesday, June 19 2012, 11:18AM
“well done gas. well done Shaquille. hope to see you on the pitch soon.”