A trialist involved in behind-closed-doors fixture

[Archies Volley]

1) regardless of the length of drive - why when we are trying to get players (match) fit would we play against the reserves of the dirtiest team in the league who i pressume will only get in the first team if they prove they can hurt poeple in the reserves..............

[Stranded]

I know, I'm surprised that Blackburn agreed to take that risk as well.

[Behindu]

1) Other teams organised other friendlies, issues due to U-21 games and the international week?

Can't believe that Wycombe, Bournemouth, Bristol City and Rovers, Walsall, Oxford, Swindon, Brentford, Brighton, MK Dons, Northampton, Aldershot, Aldershot Town, Reading Town, Reeves Rangers U12 and South Reading Vixens all had significant U21 call ups or other commitments....

[papereyes]

But how many of those would have been able to give the side a decent test?

OK, Reeves Rangers, but who else?

[JC]

The highlights are on the OS. I cannot beleive that they referred to the mystery man as A Triallist throughout the commentary

[Huntley & Palmer]

Perhaps the player on trial was worth going up to the North West to see and play

[ScottishRoyal]

Just looked like some kid.

The defence looked a bit shaky in the first half and allowed far two many crosses into the box but Bozanic and Henry both looked very impressive again.

[bigmike]

A trialist for the youth team me thinks

[brendywendy]

Just looked like some kid.

The defence looked a bit shaky in the first half and allowed far two many crosses into the box but Bozanic and Henry both looked very impressive again.

but jonny oster already plays for us

[Forbury Lion]

Does the commentary give any indication as to what position A Trialist is playing in?

Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink perhaps

[papereyes]

so it wasn't Zidane?

[Archies Volley]

left wing according to OS and text service

[Rev Algenon Stickleback H]

one of the standard reasons for a behind closed doors friendly is because the trailist would require a work permit. Without a work, permit players can't play in any match in which admission could be charged.

[Upper West?!?]

It's Bas Savage's younger brother.

[jondorv_urz]

[Kitson12]

Kenwyne Jones?

[Friday's Child]

Kenwyne Jones?

Is there a basis upon that conclusion is drawn????

;o)

[Kitson12]

Kenwyne Jones?

Is there a basis upon that conclusion is drawn????

;o)

No, I just opened up the WSRL 'clever toolbox' of useless stabs in the dark

[Friday's Child]

The "clever toolbox" is a recognised tool in the FC mindset, so this is naturally mitigated.

[RFCMod]

Kenwyne Jones?

Quincy Jones