Ethan’s first appearance was just the latest marker in nine decades of unbroken dedication to the development of homegrown talent, which has continued in the 12 months since.
Toby Collyer followed Ethan as graduate no.251, with Chido Obi, Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson coming next, all since the turn of the year.
Fans eager to see the next in line have a fantastic opportunity to do so this Friday, when our Under-21s host Everton in an exciting Premier League 2 play-off match at Leigh Sports Village.
Our fifth-placed league finish ensured qualification for the end-of-season 16-team knockout competition, the first match of which is against the 12th-placed Toffees.