Joey Barton has pinpointed the work Jerry Lawrence needs to do to break into Bristol Rovers' first team after signing his first professional contract. The 17-year-old, who made his senior debut at Burton Albion in August, was paraded in front of the Mem crowd at half time of Saturday's win over Cambridge United after being rewarded with professional terms.
The midfielder has penned a two-year deal after catching Barton's eye on the training ground in pre-season. Lawrence was with Rovers since the first day of their summer training programme and did enough to earn a spot on the plane for the week-long camp in Portugal.
"It's a huge privilege to have signed professional terms at the club I've grown up with," Lawrence told the club's website. "I'm looking forward to seeing what the future has to offer."
