Total Tranmere are delighted to report that Tranmere have today made two of their youth scholars professional after the pair signed deals that run until June of 2010.

Ashton Taylor and Ryan Fraughan have both impressed for the Reserves and Youth and have now been rewarded by following in the footsteps of Aaron Cresswell and Terry Gornell who both signed professional contracts last summer.

Taylor is 18 years old and can play at both centre-back and in central midfield and having been at the Club since the age of 10, he is already a long servant of the Club.

Ashton Taylor (left) and Ryan Fraughan (right) have signed Professional Deals

Ryan Fraughan is 17 and hails from Liverpool but has been with Tranmere since the age of 14.  His workrate and passing in midfield keep the Reserves and Youth ticking and Ryan is sure to add another option to the first team squad in time.

Youth Coach Shaun Garnett said:

"They are good players with a lot of ability.  They need to continue their good work and I'm sure the chance to impress the fans will come their way.

"It shows the hard work being carried out at the Centre of Excellence through to the Youth Team is bearing fruit.  It is fantastic to see players come through who has been with us since a young age."

Rovers Chief Executive Mick Horton added:

"Ash and Ryan are the latest players to sign a professional contract from our very successful youth development programme.  This shows the commitment that the Club has towards young players."

Total Tranmere wish Ryan and Ash all the best for the future as they progress at Tranmere.

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