Aberystwyth Town are delighted to confirm the retention of impressive midfield duo Jamie Veale and Harry Franklin for the 2021/22 JD Cymru Premier season!
24-year-old Jamie is a tenacious midfielder who joined Cardiff City at a young age and worked his way through the City Academy. He signed a professional contract at the age of 17, spending four years as a professional, captaining Cardiff City’s Under-23 team before moving to his hometown club Merthyr Town in January 2019. Jamie joined the Seasiders in June 2020, making 29 appearances, finding the net twice and providing seven assists. The most memorable of his two strikes of course coming at The Oval with a peach of a free kick in the final minute of the game to secure an invaluable away point. Highlights of that game can be seen HERE! Manager Antonio Corbisiero commented: “We’re very pleased to retain Jamie – he’s an exciting player with exceptional energy levels and a great character in and around the dressing room. His talent is incredible – his passing into the final third for our attackers was excellent last season and he’s the one who really makes us tick. I’m delighted to have him back onboard!” Born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, 21-year-old Harry plied his trade from youth to senior level with Hereford FC of the National League North, spending time on loan at Merthyr Town. Departing the Bulls in 2018, a season and a half at Redditch United followed before Harry joined county rivals Evesham United in October 2019 where he quickly impressed at Jubilee Stadium. Harry was put on contract terms in February 2020 as he went on to make 22 appearances, scoring thrice before season curtailment in March 2020. Joining Town on Deadline Day in January 2021, Harry immediately impressed once play was resumed in March, amassing 15 appearances, finding the net on four occasions and providing two assists. An excellent finisher, Harry’s finest effort was a chipped winner vs Newtown at Park Avenue, which won the club’s Goal of the Month for March following a fan vote. Re-live that deft finish HERE! Manager Antonio Corbisiero commented: “We’re extremely lucky to get Harry back given a lot of clubs were after him following his move to us in January. He’s a very exciting young talent who’s energetic, physically strong, and a great finisher – shown by the vital goals he scored for us last term. He’s another important character in our dressing room so we’re delighted to welcome him back!” Harry told us: “Last season was difficult without fans, but we finished positively and we’re looking to build on that next season! I enjoyed my short time here last season and so I want to stay on and help the club finish as high as possible, as well as hitting personal goal and assist targets.” A very warm welcome back to both! Comments are closed.
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