Griffin signs for Bristol City

Wednesday 03 January 2024

Teenage forward Jack Griffin has signed a two-year scholarship with Bristol City.

He is the latest Guernsey FC talent to head to the club, following in the footsteps of Ben Acey, Tim Ap Sion and Alex Scott.

City Technical Director Brian Tinnion said: “We are delighted that Jack has decided to join us as there was significant competition. The link with Guernsey FC is now well established and we are looking forward to Jack’s professional and personal development with us.”

The sixteen-year-old Griffin scored on his Guernsey FC debut last August, and added two more goals in his 15 appearances for the club.

GFC manager Tony Vance said: "I am incredibly proud to see yet another player progress through this pathway we've created. 

“Guernsey FC was largely set up to help talented and aspiring players from the island progress, and to see one or two join a professional club would have been testament to our ethos."

Pictured: Jack Griffin became the youngest goalscorer for GFC on his debut.

“However, to have four players sign in five years, and all to one club, should not be underestimated. I wish Jack all the best and look forward to seeing his progression over the next few years".

Scott moved from Bristol in the summer, signing for Premier League outfit Bournemouth.

He scored his first goal at that level against Tottenham in the weekend, just days after his Man of the Match performance against Fulham on Boxing Day.