From Flying Kiwis.
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Finally got that official word from the club: Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of NZ U20s international goalkeeper Henry Gray, a former Wellington Phoenix Academy prospect... although we already knew this was coming after ‘Ipswich Town’ popped up as his club on the squad list for that U20 World Cup. Cat out of the bag. But now ITFC have made it known for all, unveiling Gray as part of a triple pledge of young goalkeepers. Gray joins Scotland U18s keeper Woody Williamson and local prospect Antoni Burt, who is of Polish descent, in signing fresh contracts.
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Finally got that official word from the club: Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of NZ U20s international goalkeeper Henry Gray, a former Wellington Phoenix Academy prospect... although we already knew this was coming after ‘Ipswich Town’ popped up as his club on the squad list for that U20 World Cup. Cat out of the bag. But now ITFC have made it known for all, unveiling Gray as part of a triple pledge of young goalkeepers. Gray joins Scotland U18s keeper Woody Williamson and local prospect Antoni Burt, who is of Polish descent, in signing fresh contracts.
Rene Gilmartin, ITFC head of goalkeeping: “This shows our commitment to nurturing young talents and building a strong squad for the future. We firmly believe that their unique skills and passion for the game will contribute significantly to the Club's success. Henry is someone we’ve known about for a while now, so it’s good to have him here. Woody had an impressive season last year and has the potential to continue his development further, while Antoni Bort is a prime example of someone who’s committed to working hard and not letting setbacks get in the way of his development. I’m looking forward to seeing their progression over the course of the season.”
It’s a two-year contract for Gray and if he manages to progress to the first team then he’ll join Lee Norfolk, Tommy Smith, Rory Fallon, Chris Wood, and Monty Patterson as NZers to have played for the Tractor Boys.
Up Next: It’ll be academy footy to begin with – he’s listed with the U18s on Wikipedia for what that’s worth
