Ross County confirm Josh Reid's departure as defender signs for Coventry City
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Ross County have confirmed that defender Josh Reid has left the club to join Coventry City for an undisclosed fee.
Reid, who made his senior breakthrough for the Staggies this season, has signed a three-and-a-half year deal with the English Championship outfit.
The 18-year-old made 24 appearances for County after originally joining the club's academy in 2009, going from strength to strength and working his way through the set up before being handed his debut under Stuart Kettlewell.
On signing for Coventry City, Josh said: “I would like to thank everybody who has helped me through my years at Ross County – all of the volunteers, coaches and staff that have believed in me and supported me through every step of the journey.
"I would also like to thank our fans – I wasn’t able to play in front of as many fans as I would have liked to this season but your support to the club and me individually has been incredible and will always remain with me.”
Ross County FC Chief Executive, Steven Ferguson has said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for Josh. I echo his sentiments that this is very much a reflection of the hardworking academy coaches, volunteers and staff here at Ross County Football Club that have encouraged and helped him over the last 11 years.
“I have watched and been part of Josh’s journey since the early days and this opportunity has come from a lot of hard work and determination but a huge amount of credit must go to former first team manager Stuart Kettlewell who was brave enough to play him regularly in the Premiership.
"Josh has been a great ambassador for our academy and our area and is somebody now, that all of our academy players can look to and want to follow in similar footsteps.”
Ross County manager John Hughes also commented: "Since I have come in I have seen that there is a really bright future ahead for Josh.
"He now has a fantastic opportunity to go and develop at a level beyond. We all have to look at Josh's story and say that it is the benchmark for young players development and what can be achieved when you put in the effort and hard work.
"I am delighted for him and look forward to seeing him kick on."
