Prutton given a second chance (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Prutton given a second chance

5:04pm Thursday 9th July 2009 in

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Manager Simon Grayson has handed David Prutton a ray of hope over his Leeds United future.

Former Southampton midfielder Prutton, 31, was selected for Grayson’s first game in charge – a 1-1 draw against Leicester at Elland Road on Boxing Day – but has not started a first team match since.

It was thought Hull-born Prutton, whose contract has a year to run, would be on the move this summer but Grayson said: “Prutts has come back looking fit and sharp, as have a lot of players. They all start pre-season on a level playing field with a chance to impress.

“Whatever they did last season is history to a certain degree. It is a new start for everybody and I am not going to discard anyone at this early stage.”

Competition for midfield places restricted Prutton to just one start and three substitute appearances with Grayson in charge.