Connor Leak Blunt signs for Mousehole AFC

EX-LEEDS AND SHEFFIELD UNITED YOUNGSTER CONNOR LEAK-BLUNT JOINS MOUSEHOLE

In the second announced signing of the week, Mousehole have captured the services of talented 19-year old midfielder CONNOR LEAK-BLUNT, son of Jason Blunt, the former Seagulls manager and inaugural Academy Director.

Starting his football career with Leeds United as an eight-year-old, Connor progressed through the age groups to earn a full-time three-year professional contract, playing for the under-18s and U23s.  He was then signed by Sheffield United but, after changes in the club’s management and coaching set-up, his contract at The Blades was not renewed. 

After a short spell at Middlesbrough, he has recently been playing in Italy in Serie B, but has decided to return to the UK to resurrect his career – and renew his acquaintance with Mousehole – with the full support of father Jason, who is now a lead coach with the i2i international academy in Yorkshire.

Mousehole manager Jake Ash is clearly delighted:  “We are really excited about the signing of Connor. Obviously we have known about him for a while because of Jason’s ongoing connection with the club.  It was really pleasing to hear from Jason that he saw lots he liked about the way we worked and played when he brought his i2i Academy team down here for a pre-season fixture.  As a result, he could see that this would be a good environment for Connor at this stage of his career.  I am super-impressed with Connor’s enthusiasm and hunger to work hard and develop his game here at Mousehole.  I have absolutely no doubt that he will add real quality to the team and to the club at large.”

Speaking about his move, Connor said:  “I’m absolutely buzzing to be here at Mousehole.  I have come here to develop as a young player by training every day, working hard and helping the team to get positive results.  Can’t wait to get started on this journey and see what the future holds.”

Earlier in the week, the club announced the signing of winger Jacob Grange from Wendron United, as it looks to strengthen its playing resources for the Western League campaign ahead.

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