Tottenham fans have spent a lot of time over the last couple of months watching Troy Parrott tear defences apart for the club’s U18s and more recently the U23s. A lot of them want to see him chanced in the senior squad, and they’re all delighted to see that the 17-year-old Irishman signed his first pro contract yesterday on the day he turned 17.
Birthday boy the best gift I could of asked for, delighted to sign my first professional contract with @SpursOfficial , proud moment for me and my family pic.twitter.com/z7exC2QiiL
— Troy Parrott (@troyparrott9) 4 February 2019
Parrott is looking like he could be the next big thing coming through at Spurs. Mauricio Pochettino obviously thinks very highly of the youngster and just before he gave up the role, Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill had the youngster earmarked as a senior international, even though the striker was just 16 at the time. So it’s fair to say the potential this lad has it absolutely huge.
Pochettino has used the youngster as his ’19th man’ in the Premier League on a few occasions, meaning that the Irishman has travelled with the matchday squad just in case there’s any sort of injury or illness that rules a player out late on, although he’s yet to make any kind of senior appearance as a starter or a substitute. The future does look bright for Parrott though and under Pochettino’s guidance, he really could go on to be a massive star.
You can read the Lilywhites’ verdict on the news of Parrott’s contract here:
Deserved. High hopes for you. Keep going & keep working hard. Your time is around the corner, Troy. Happy Birthday! #coys
— Noz Ahmed (@NozAhmed) 4 February 2019
Smash it mate, can’t wait to see your scoring goals at our new home. Happy birthday
— LP (@thfclp) 4 February 2019
Love that Troy. The hard work starts now
— Lilywhite Rose (@Lilywhite_Rose) 4 February 2019
Well done Troy … keep doing what you do and you will be fine
— Emerald Spurs Events (@thespurspoet) February 4, 2019
Great stuff Troy well deserved
— Darren O Rourke (@DarrenORourke2) February 4, 2019
Hope you grasp this opportunity and become the clubs next harry kane coys
— Mr Jingles (@MikeOxlong_15) February 4, 2019
Happy birthday. Looking forward to you breaking through into the first team. Ain’t gonna be long.
— lee smith (@leesmith81) February 4, 2019
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Well deserved pro contract Troy….Looking forward to seeing you smashing in the goals for the first team in the very near future COYS!
— Stew Hunt (@stew1706hunt) 4 February 2019
The Lilywhites are all rightfully excited about the future of young Troy Parrott and will hope to see him in senior action before the end of the season.
