Youngsters Joel Ward and Tom Kilbey have penned new deals at Championship side Portsmouth.
Portsmouth look to the future by offering new deals to duo
Youngsters Joel Ward and Tom Kilbey have penned new deals at Championship side Portsmouth.
Ward, a 20-year-old defender, signed a professional contract with the club back in July 2008 having spent two years in the academy and reserves.
The local boy immediately joined Bournemouth on a one-year loan deal where he made 21 appearances.
Ward made his Premier League debut for Portsmouth against Wigan, playing the entire match.
The defender has now signed a new two-year contract to keep him at Fratton Park until 2012.
Kilbey has yet to appear for the first team, however the 19-year-old has made quite an impression for the academy side and the reserve team.
The midfielder joined Dagenham & Redbridge on loan last seaon, making his debut against MK Dons in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat.
Ward told
the club's official website: "I'm delighted to sign an extension. It's a great opportunity to progress, break into the first team and then hold onto my place.
"Having been at Pompey since I was eight and having been a fan I absolutely love the club and just want to continue to be here."
Kilbey added: "This is the year where I'm looking to progress. Last season a couple of the lads got a chance in the first team but now with everything that's going on and a new manager coming in, I can hopefully show him what I can do."
