Highly-rated youngsters Jamal Mohammed and Ollie Bostock have penned their first professional contracts with Albion.
When their scholarships with the Baggies came to an end, the two impressed under-21s head Richard Beale, under-18s boss Leigh Downing, and academy manager Richard Stevens. For their efforts, they were given their first taste of professional football.
“Jamal played for the under-21s as an under-17, did a fantastic job as a first-year scholar, and then had a frustrating injury back in September.” We felt he had a lot of promise and wanted to get him back on the pitch after seeing enough of him in his rookie season.
Stevens underlined that the team wants to provide avenues for young players to advance through the ranks and attract attention.
Tom Fellows, a 20-year-old who joined the squad as an under-10, was mentioned by him as a “shining light” for the programme and its young players.
He stated, “As a club, we have to work hard to create an environment which provides opportunities for our young players. It’s a challenging industry.”
“We will keep working hard with Jamal and Ollie and give them opportunities to grow into men who can achieve their goals at the Albion. They are also role models for the younger players at this football club.”