Barnsley have proved their famed Academy is blossoming after seven of their second year Scholars signed professional contracts with the club.
Matty Steade, Brad Kilburn, Jake Scott and Sam Patterson, Jordan Clark, Danny Rose and John Stones have all signed one-year contracts to link up with first year scholar Paul Digby who signed a contract earlier in the season.
Academy manager Ronnie Branson told the official website:
"I'm very, very pleased with the amount of lads who have earned pro deals,"
"They have been an excellent group all season and have excelled both on and off the field.
"To get seven through from one year group is incredible.
"A lot of hard work has gone into it from all of the backroom Academy staff.
"I've got to give Keith Hill credit as well, he's given youth a chance and he's put faith into the Academy."