Ollie Dewsbury, who’s been turning heads lately has signed his first pro contract with Bristol Rovers. The youngster made his first appearance for the club when he was just 15 and keeps showing what he can do on the pitch. The signing shows how Bristol Rovers wants to bring up their local young players.
- Dewsbury started at Bristol Rovers when he was seven and worked his way up.
- He played his first pro game at 15 in a FA Cup match they won against Whitby Town.
- Dewsbury’s played eight times for the first team and people say he’s got a great mindset.
A Promising Career Ahead
Ollie Dewsbury works really hard to get better and got picked for the Wales U18s team in March 2025. You could see how grown up he played when he got his first start against Blackpool in the last game of 2024/25. He went on loan to Yate Town and Taunton Town which helped him get better, and he scored some goals there too. Everyone at Bristol Rovers and the fans are really excited about what Dewsbury can do, and giving him a pro contract shows how the club likes to grow their own players.
RT @Official_BRFC: Bristol Rovers is delighted to announce that Ollie Dewsbury has signed professional terms with the Club. ✍️
— Gabriel Sutton (@GabSutton)
July 18, 2025
The Bigger Picture at Bristol Rovers
While Dewsbury signs his contract Bristol Rovers is looking for someone new to be head coach. They’re looking at people like Michael Duff who’s good with tactics and helping young players, and Darrell Clarke who the fans love and did really well when he was here before. The club wants to find someone who can help young players like Dewsbury do well. If you want to know more about who’s gonna be the new head coach and who might get the job you can read more here.
