The
youngster signed his first professional contract at Bloomfield Road in May on
initial one-year deal, with an option to extend by a further 12 months.
Watkinson
was the youth team’s top scorer last season and also spent time out on loan
with Bamber Bridge in the BetVictor Northern Premier League Premier Division.
The
18-year-old forward enjoyed a loan spell at NPL Division One North West side
Clitheroe in the first part of the season, where he scored 4 goals in 19
appearances.
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