FOOTBALL: Teenage duo join Exeter City

FOOTBALL: Teenage duo join Exeter City
FOOTBALL: Teenage duo join Exeter City
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JAMES Byrne of Bishops Lydeard and Josh Wadham of Norton Fitzwarren have been offered two year football apprenticeships with Exeter City FC, starting this month.

The two 16-year-olds began playing football together with Bishops Lydeard Under-7s.

They will now have at least two years full time training and studying with Exeter City FC in the hope of earning a professional football at the age of 18.

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