Featherstone forward Jimmy Beckett signs contract extension

Featherstone prop Jimmy Beckett has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.

The 20-year-old, who spent the early part of the year on loan at Oldham, will remain at Rovers until at least the end of the 2021 campaign.

Beckett said: “I’m over the moon to have signed an extension with Featherstone, it gives me an opportunity to try and force my way into the first-team either this season, if it returns, or in 2021.

“It also shows that the club has faith in me, which means a lot to me as a local lad. I’m really looking forward to being able to show the Rovers fans what I can do out on the pitch.”

Featherstone football manager Steve Gill added: “It’s great news for the club that Jimmy has agreed to a 12-month extension, he’s a Featherstone lad who knows what it means to pull on the Rovers shirt.

“2021 could be a big season for him and could be the year where he breaks through and manages to become a regular first-team player for us.”

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