Trio of Trialists Taken on Trip

Dario Gradi has included 3 trialists in his 24-man group for the trip to Portugal. Goalkeeper Scott Davies and defenders Darran Kempson and Marcel McKie have been included for the trip, thus allowing them a good chance to earn a permanent deal with the club.

Youngsters Mark Roberts, Paul Bignot, Rob Lloyd, Michael O’Connor and Nicky Maynard have been included in the 24, though there is no place for 6’7 striker Mat Bailey. Meanwhile, Ben Rix has been included for the trip, representing a surprising turn around for the player who looked destined to leave the club at the start of the summer.

24-man squad in full:
Ben Williams
Scott Davies
Stuart Tomlinson
Darren Moss
Jon Otsemobor
Marcel McKie
Paul Bignot
Neil Cox
Julien Baudet
Mark Roberts
Darran Kempson
Billy Jones
Rob Lloyd
Gary Roberts
Tony Grant
Lee Bell
Ben Rix
David Vaughan
Michael O’Connor
Ryan Lowe
Nicky Maynard
Luke Rodgers
Michael Higdon
Luke Varney