marcx666 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Alex Hunt has signed his first professional contract with the Owls. The talented academy product, who has been part of the club’s youth set-up since the age of seven, has signed until summer 2020. The 17-year-old is enjoying a terrific season for the Owls academy, where he is the current captain of the Under-18s. His first professional contract marks an excellent week for the youngster, who led his side to victory in the Under-18 Steel City derby on Saturday. Drawing 1-1 at Shirecliffe in the second half, Hunt executed a superb free kick, sending the ball over the wall and into the top corner to put the visitors ahead. The Owls went on to register a 3-1 win. Hunt has also impressed in a first team environment, where he has excelled on the training field under the watchful eyes of manager Jos Luhukay and coaching staff. The midfielder told swfc.co.uk: “I’ve been at this club since I was seven years old so to come all the way through to this point, it’s all I’ve ever dreamt about as a kid. “Growing up you always say you want to be a footballer, but you never know what it actually takes. “It’s a difficult business so this is a very proud day for me and my family. “I’ve supported Wednesday all my life, I went to games with my dad and sat on the North Stand. “Growing up a Wednesday fan, all I want to do is play in the first team. I’ve just got to wait for the right time and continue to work as hard as I can.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Good luck Alex. Have a successful professional career young fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Can't wait till his brother, Mike, signs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyowl Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 god he looks young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Always good to sign up the kids but why so short a contract - 18 months, the kid is the captain of the under 18's - it just me but I would if we rate him, sign him up to a longer deal or have an extension clause in his contract. As we start to produce more and more good young players if we don't wise up with the contract lengths we are going to get more and more GH style issues. Please SWFC wise up and don't get caught on the hop again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Excellent news. Best of luck Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Imagine that feeling, since being 7 & signing a pro deal with your favourite club. Clearly put the hours & effort in. Good stuff. WAWAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birley Owl 1867 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just now, room0035 said: Always good to sign up the kids but why so short a contract - 18 months, the kid is the captain of the under 18's - it just me but I would if we rate him, sign him up to a longer deal or have an extension clause in his contract. As we start to produce more and more good young players if we don't wise up with the contract lengths we are going to get more and more GH style issues. Please SWFC wise up and don't get caught on the hop again. They would't sign longer contracts, for the exact reasons you've just mentioned. Plus what if he turns out poo in these next 18 months? We don't want to be burdened with him til hes 23 with the quality of a non league player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Reachs left peg Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Showing that our academy set up is now decent after years of nobody coming through raft of youngsters getting a chance atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, room0035 said: Always good to sign up the kids but why so short a contract - 18 months, the kid is the captain of the under 18's - it just me but I would if we rate him, sign him up to a longer deal or have an extension clause in his contract. As we start to produce more and more good young players if we don't wise up with the contract lengths we are going to get more and more GH style issues. Please SWFC wise up and don't get caught on the hop again. Summer 2020 is 30 months away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, room0035 said: Always good to sign up the kids but why so short a contract - 18 months, the kid is the captain of the under 18's - it just me but I would if we rate him, sign him up to a longer deal or have an extension clause in his contract. As we start to produce more and more good young players if we don't wise up with the contract lengths we are going to get more and more GH style issues. Please SWFC wise up and don't get caught on the hop again. Could be written into his contract, we don't know the details. Even so summer 2020 which is over 2 years is a lot better than the normal 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Good idea signing players with same name. We can save money by giving him Jacks old shirt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, room0035 said: Always good to sign up the kids but why so short a contract - 18 months, the kid is the captain of the under 18's - it just me but I would if we rate him, sign him up to a longer deal or have an extension clause in his contract. As we start to produce more and more good young players if we don't wise up with the contract lengths we are going to get more and more GH style issues. Please SWFC wise up and don't get caught on the hop again. Yeah! lets give him a £10k a week too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tudders Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, owlZfan84 said: Can't wait till his brother, Mike, signs. Good player. He’ll take some licking..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 52 minutes ago, darklord said: Good idea signing players with same name. We can save money by giving him Jacks old shirt Yep - can't wait for the next Ndumbu Nsungu to sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlsman82 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, room0035 said: Always good to sign up the kids but why so short a contract - 18 months, the kid is the captain of the under 18's - it just me but I would if we rate him, sign him up to a longer deal or have an extension clause in his contract. As we start to produce more and more good young players if we don't wise up with the contract lengths we are going to get more and more GH style issues. Please SWFC wise up and don't get caught on the hop again. Yeah agree with you mate, this lad looks quite physically undeveloped for his age as well so might as well give him the extra time if we really rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Congratulations Alex - hope you continue to develop. The kids have been the bright spot this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_1 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Just now, Matt_1 said: 17 Nice to see one of the boxes being used - maybe it's Hoopers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Hookowl said: Could be written into his contract, we don't know the details. Even so summer 2020 which is over 2 years is a lot better than the normal 12 months. Its been a long day ignore me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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