Pontypridd Town sign young Bluebird Proctor and young Swan Fox
Youngster Keiron Proctor and Swansea City’s Jack Fox have joined Division One side Pontypridd Town.
The pair played in Pontypridd’s fourth consecutive defeat in a row in a 3-1 defeat to KYMCO Stadium.
Keiron Proctor joins having spent time with Derby County and Sunderland last campaign.
They join new Gavin Meecham, Lee Hartshorn and Liam Shore at the Rhondda club.
A midfielder, Proctor, 18, made three appearances in the U18 Premier League, scoring once for both the Black Cats and the Rams.
WalesOnline described him as a left-sided creative midfield player who can make an impact on either wing or through the middle.
He had recently been recovering from a torn meniscus, where he was out for eleven months. Proctor has previous experience of playing for Wales Under-16s and Wales Under-17s, as well as winning the Victory Shield for Wales Under-15s.
Fox, 18, is a midfielder. He was released by the Swans in the summer. During his time at Swansea, he made 15 appearances in the U18 Premier League, scoring once He also played in the FA Youth Cup. He can play on either wing.
Manager Damien Broad said: “Delighted to get these two across the line, both come with a great pedigree and will add energy and creativity to the team.”
“Not the result we wanted today but the performance was there! Ran out of steam towards the end, but this group of lads are giving it everything! It’s coming.”
The Dragons are winless in Division One and suffered a crushing 10-1 defeat to Haverfordwest County. Pontypridd’s next game is away to Goytre United on the 15th December.
