FORMER Wimborne Town midfielder Franklyn Clarke has earned a professional contract with National League outfit York City.
The 23-year-old penned a one-year contract yesterday having impressed manager Jackie McNamara in a two-week trial.
Clarke played at Cuthbury during his time studying at Bournemouth University where he came to the attention of then Magpies manager Steve Cuss.
The Liverpudlian had a brief spell with Blackfield & Langley, moved back to Wimborne and then ended last season with Dorchester.
Clarke took to Twitter to thank the people that had helped him on his way to a first full-time deal, including Cuss.
He posted: "Signing my first professional contract is a dream come true. Time to work harder than ever now."
Meanwhile, Wimborne favourite Jason Harvell has been named as the club's new goalkeeping coach.
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