Ex-Blackburn striker Mason Fawns (18) has been confirmed as signing a one-year deal with Athletic. Tony Philliskirk commented, “He is probably in the last-chance saloon here. We have given him an opportunity and so far, he has responded to that. He is a bit of a game-changing player who can make things happen. If we can get him to match up to that ability in terms of conditions and work-rate then so much the better."
Manager John Sheridan added, “He is confident in himself and has a bit of an edge. I haven't seen too much of him, but the feedback I have had is that he has done well. He deserves an opportunity of getting a professional contract. It is a big step up to first-team football. But we believe he has the capabilities of making the step up.”