Source: TheGuardian
The new Vardy? Stevenage sign factory worker from Leicester player’s academy
• Factory worker Danny Newton scored 34 goals for Tamworth last season• Newton is first player from non-league academy to earn professional dealA 26-year-old factory worker from Leicester has become the first player to graduate from Jamie Vardy’s non-league academy and earn a professional contract. Danny Newton, who scored 34 goals for Tamworth last season, has signed for Stevenage after convincing the League Two club he deserves an opportunity in the Football League. Related: Zac McEachran aiming to emulate his brother with help from Jamie Vardy Continue reading......read full article
