DUFC

TRIALIST IMPRESSES SMITH

16th August 2001

Manager Alex Smith admitted on Thursday he has been highly impressed by one of the two trialists he has been running his eye over this week.

The as yet un-named midfielder has starred in closed door meetings with Aberdeen and Arbroath and that has been enough for the team boss to consider offering the player a contract.

"The player has looked very good and there is a good chance we will now look into getting him fixed up," confirmed Alex. "I am still not in a position to go public with his name, but I should be soon.

''Nothing will be complete before the Dunfermline match on Saturday, but I will be speaking to the lad about his situation and he is one I would consider for the first team straight away,'' said the gaffer.

A decision has still to be made concerning South African Philip Evans, the other trialist Alex has been looking at this week.