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Weston-super-Mare AFC sign 16-year-old former King Alfred School Academy student Ryan Crawford

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Jul 4, 2024 — 1 min read

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By Jill Dando News

Weston-super-Mare AFC sign 16-year-old former King Alfred School Academy student Ryan Crawford

Weston-super-Mare AFC have made their eighth summer signing, welcoming 16-year-old Ryan Crawford to The Optima Stadium. The former King Alfred School Academy student joins from Bristol Rovers' academy, where he spent three years.

Crawford, a Burnham-on-Sea native, will be part of the first team squad for the 2024/25 season while continuing his development with Weston's academy.

Manager Scott Bartlett said: "Ryan is a very young player but one with lots of potential. There has been significant interest in him. He will be part of our first team squad whilst also being part of our Academy system and we are looking forward to helping him develop."

Crawford's arrival comes amid significant changes at the club, with nine players departing since the end of last season.

In response, Weston have made several new signings, including midfielder Luke Coulson, goalkeeper Kelland Absalom, and the return of attackers James Waite and Nick McCootie.

TKASA Headteacher Dan Milford said: "'Everyone at King Alfred's school is proud of this achievement from Ryan. We really hope he can contribute to Weston AFCs progress this year, as well as allowing him to develop individually. This will potentially put himself in a position to be picked up again by a professional club. We wish him all the best for the future".

The club now looks forward to testing their revamped squad in upcoming pre-season games as they prepare for the 2024/25 season.

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