Two Protec youngsters who have been "blooded" by Barnet in the Herts Senior Cup today became Paul Fairclough's first signings of the close season following in the foosteps of Player of the Year Joe Devera.

Central midfielder Joe Tabiri and striker Elliott Charles have signed two year deals with the Bees.

Tabiri, 18, had the No 25 shirt last season and was used as a substitute for the first team. He has been three years with the Protec academy.

Their website says: "Joe has been one of our most exemplary lads, leaving to become a professional with a full set of top academic qualifications".

Charles, Protec's youngest ever professional signing, has been two years with the academy from school and was still classed as an under-18 last season when he scored 20 goals playing at all levels in his second year. Like Tabiri, he has done well in achieving academic qualifications.

Dennis Signy