Morecambe Football Club has signed a 12-month academy contract with talented youngster Seth Wilkinson. Seth, 12, from Guide, impressed coaches during a trial period with the club. He plays as a central midfielder and attended his official signing and induction at Morecambe's first-team ground, the Mazuma Mobile Stadium. Seth, a Tottenham Hotspur fan, is excited to have been signed and hopes to follow in the footsteps of his football hero, Cristiano Ronaldo. Before joining Morecambe, Seth spent 12 months with Blackburn Rovers' youth team as part of their development squad. He was placed on an eight-week trial with Morecambe in September, but after just six weeks, the coaches had seen enough to offer him the 12-month academy contract. Seth's mum, Emily, said Westholme School has been fantastic and supportive, helping Seth balance his sporting and academic commitments. Principal at Westholme School, Paul Taylor, said they are incredibly proud to share Seth's exciting news and wish him every success as he takes this next step in his sporting development. Seth recently competed in a North West cross-country final before scoring five goals and providing two assists in a football match the same evening. He said Westholme helped massively, and he wants to say a massive thanks to the school for helping to make this possible. Seth's commitment to training and positive attitude have been truly commendable, and his achievement is an inspiration to others. Morecambe's signing of Seth Wilkinson is a promising move for the club's future, and fans will be eager to see the young player develop and grow with the team. With his passion for football and dedication to training, Seth is sure to make a name for himself in the sport. The club's academy has a reputation for producing talented young players, and Seth is the latest addition to this talented group. As Seth begins his journey with Morecambe, he will be looking to learn from the experienced players and coaches, and to make a significant contribution to the team's success.