Former Bristol Rovers academy striker Olli Hulbert has linked up with Chris Hargeaves once again, with the 19-year-old becoming the Yeovil Town manager’s first signing since taking charge of the Glovers earlier in the summer.
Hulbert has signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, at Huish Park and is the first new face through the door in Somerset after a number of contract renewals have dominated Yeovil’s early business.
It reunites Hulbert with Hargreaves, having worked under the 50-year-old when he served as academy manager and youth coach at Rovers until his departure earlier this year.
Hulbert was released by Rovers this summer after spending 12 years with the club across all age groups from Under-8s through to the Development Squad without making the first-team breakthrough.
“Ollie is a young player with potential who is now ready to kick on. He will be a welcome addition to our squad,” Hargreaves said. “I know him well from our time at Rovers and look forward to working with him again.”
The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Hereford Town and Gloucester City in the National League North where he scored nine goals in 34 appearances, playing as both a striker and in a wider role.
“I’m absolutely buzzing,” Hulbert said. “It’s a move that’s been in the works for a little while, now that it’s all signed, I just can’t wait to start!”
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