The young Merthyr-born striker has come through the club's junior ranks to secure his first pro contract at the club.

Had a successful pre-season tour of Holland with the first-team at the start of the 2007/08 campaign where his pace and eye for goal shone through.

He made six appearances for Swedish side Ostersunds FK on loan during the summer of 2007 before going on to score nine goals, including two successive hat-tricks, in 15 appearances for Welsh Premier League outfit Port Talbot Town.

In March 2008 he was loaned out to Southern League Premier Division side Clevedon Town for further experience and bagged one goal in eight appearances at Hand Stadium.