Four scholars have been offered pro contracts with the club with one of them already putting pen to paper.
Stoke born Byron Moore signed his first professional contract that will keep him at the club until Summer 2008.
18-year-old Moore has had a steady season scoring 11 goals in the U-18 Academy League and Moore also spent time out on loan at Kidsgrove Athletic making 17 apperances scoring 7 times in the process. Moore who can play in a variety of positions in attack caught the eye two years ago with some impressive displays in the FA Youth Cup.
Other players offered a one-year professional contract are Nick Farquarson (Striker), James Bailey (Midfield) and Junior Brown (Midfield).