Trio Offered Pro Terms - Pryce, McQuoid & Partington offered deals

Second year youth teamers Ryan Pryce, Josh McQuoid and Joe Partington have all been offered professional contracts by Cherries Manager Kevin Bond.

The move caps the best year yet for Cherries youth since Joe Roach took charge of the youth team. Involvement in the first team has steadily increased year on year, but this is the first time that three graduates have been offered pro terms.

Goalkeeper Pryce was thrust into action when injuries curtailed the season's of Gareth Stewart and Neil Moss. He played four matches towards the end of the season and was involved in three victories including a clean sheet against Hartlepool coming on as a fortieth minute substitute.

Recognised at Northern Ireland youth level, attacking player Josh McQuoid became more involved in the first team as the season progressed. He made his debut last season as a striker and played a further six substitute appearances before making his full debut on the wing in the 2-0 victory against Tranmere. He then kept his place for the Millwall victory five days later.

Josh Partington has found first team football harder to come by with the form and fitness of Cooper, Hollands and Bartley in the centre of midfield limiting his opportunities. Partington, currently on standby for the Welsh Under 21 squad, had made half a dozen eye catching appearances from the bench including netting the equalising goal at Swansea prior to Kuffour's winner.