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Five released from the academy

Five players from the Everton Academy were released at the end of the season. The players released this time were as follows (with comments from GrandOldTeam):

Ryan Higgins was a versatile player that could play either at right back or in midfield. Since being released, Ryan has had trials at Stoke City, Tranmere Rovers and Birmingham City but is still searching for a new club.

James Fitzgibbon the goalkeeper had a very good season and seemed to be the first choice until the home game with Blackburn in January then played second fiddle to Conor Roberts for the remainder of the season. James is turning his back on football for personal reasons.

Jordan Barrow was another to go, unfortunately he got injured against Stoke City in January and came back before the season finished with very little playing time left. Jordan was a good talker on the pitch and always gave a good performance. He has had a trial with Hibernian but was not successful.

Adam Thomas had two good years with the U-18s and could play on the left or right of midfield as well as a forward. His pace was always a problem for his marker and before Christmas Everton's goal tally was 23 with Adam assisting in 16 of them. Since being released Adam had a successful trial at Stoke City and was rewarded with a 1-year pro deal.

Ben Heneghan was the biggest surprise of them all, perhaps the most improved player of the season. Ben was a very competent centre-back who was very strong in the air and even wore the captains armband a few times. Since his release Ben had trials at Stoke City and Burnley and like Adam Thomas was offered a 1-year pro deal with the Potteries club.

Quotes or other material sourced from Grand Old Team

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