Accrington Stanley have offered first year professional contracts to four youth team players.

Jay Bell, Peter Murphy, Andrew Smith and Chris Turner have all been made an offer to join the first team squad.

Stanley manager John Coleman said "We're absolutely delighted to be able to be offering contracts to these lads who have all worked hard in the two years they have been with us.

"It's a great testament to Phil Hackney who has set up the programme from scratch, and is encouraging news for the future of Accrington Stanley."