The nine youngsters, who will represent Dale’s under 18 side, were accompanied by their families as they attended the signing session at Spotland.
Dale’s new first year scholars are:
Nathaniel Appiah – Right Back
Jai Grant – Central Midfielder
Keith Kearney – Centre Back
Neil Kengni Kuemo – Winger / Striker
Aaron Morley – Central Midfielder
Elliott Murray – Winger / Striker
Joseph Renner – Centre Back
Bradley Wade – Goalkeeper
Isaac Ward – Centre Back
Last season’s first year scholars have now moved into their second and final year of their scholarship.
Second year scholars
Rapheal Chea – right back
Declan Evans – centre back
Matthew Gillam – centre forward
Andrew Hollins – centre back
Jack Lenehan – centre midfield
Joe Piggott – forward/ midfield
Jordan Prescott – centre forward
Kieran Price – full back/ centre back
Jack Stewart – winger/ forward
