Haack & Leggett Sign For Welsh Club
Words: Staff Writers
Images: Chris Simpson
Western Pride defensive duo Joel Haack and Cory Leggett have stepped into European football after signing with Welsh side Buckley Town.
Haack, 20, has been a mainstay of Pride’s defence over the past two campaigns, amassing a total of 31 PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues appearances for the Ipswich-based club.
Leggett, 19, signed for Pride last summer and made 2 senior appearances in a season interrupted by injury.
Buckley Town, who compete in the Wales' second tier Cymru Alliance League, was founded over 100 years ago and was once home to Welsh international and former English Premier League defender Danny Collins.
However, the despite the club's history it has fallen on hard times in recent years and made a public appeal for investment and support as recently as April this year.
Haack and Leggett's departures continues Pride's impressive return of assisting Queensland talent to take the next step in their football careers.
Hayden Mchenery signed for Brisbane Roar Youth earlier this year where he joined Pride’s 2015 top goal scorer Harrison Sawyer.
Last month Joseph Duckworth also signed a full-time training agreement with Roar while other players remain on trial.
A statement from Pride said, “The progression of these players reinforces Pride’s commitment to give young players the crucial first team experience required to take the next step towards professional football.”
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