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Already a number of clubs have announced postponements; the list below is not comprehensive...
The Worcester News reported on Friday that "Tomorrow's match between Worcester City and Gainsborough Trinity will be postponed. The St George's Lane pitch is frozen solid but City have been told by the league they cannot officially call the game off until the morning. A pitch inspection will be held at 9.30am to make the decision formal."
'We were at the wrong end of the result at Stalybridge and must view tomorrow’s game as our chance to redress the balance,', said the Robins' chief. 'Teams are starting to bunch up a bit at the top, with us on their coat-tails, and what counts now is how the leading sides react to the pressure as it starts to build. After picking up just one point from our last two games, it’s important we begin dictating matches again – starting with this one'.
Alty’s new keeper Joe Collister will make his home debut. Sinnott has added versatile defender Mark Lynch and striker John Miles to the squad following their release by Stockport, while Brian Summerskill has been released".
According to Pitchero Non-League "Vauxhall Motors have signed defender Louis Horne from Northwich Victoria. Horne, aged 20, played against Northwich in a pre-season friendly at the beginning of this term away to neighbours Lostock Gralam after being released by Bradford City at the end of last season. Horne was a regular on the bench for home-town club Bradford. However, he was only to make one solitary performance for the Bantams.
He enjoyed loan spells at Barrow AFC and later Fleetwood Town before his release from City. He joined Motors' league rivals Hinckley United in August 2011 but was released two months later having made just six appearances. He then signed for Buxton, from whom he joined Vics towards the end of November".
The Hinckley Times tells us that "Hinckley United are too good to go down. These are the words of a man who knows of the toils and troubles of a relegation dogfight - Richard Lavery.
Despite the Knitters currently lying precariously in 18th place in the Blue Square North table, the tough-tackling midfielder believes there is still enough time, as well as talent in the current squad, to beat the drop. Lavery said, 'We have such a young team and they are still learning so there isn’t any consistency . We play really well and then we are just really bad. It was the same on Saturday as in the first half our defending was awful and then second half we could have changed the result around.
We’ve beaten the likes of Wrexham and Darlington and Nuneaton and we don’t justify being where we are but, at the same time, the league doesn’t lie and we are there for a reason. There are 17 games to go and I can’t see us being relegated as I believe we are too good to go down'.
As for his own performances since returning to the Greene King Stadium after a year away, the 34-year-old feels he has settled straight back into the place he calls 'home'... He said, 'When I first came back I was playing at centre half as Dean [Thomas] didn’t have one, but I don’t really enjoy it there as I can’t be involved as much. I was back there as I’m a big presence and good in the air but I much prefer being back in midfield and I am there at the moment and I hope I can stay there. People have been referring to me as a veteran but I still feel as fit as I did about five or six years ago'".
The Boston Standard says that "Boston United will rise to the threats posed by the Jekyll and Hyde side of the Blue Square North. That is the opinion of manager Lee Canoville, ahead of Saturday’s visit to Hinckley... where spectators should be expecting goals galore.
A total of 38 goals have been scored in the past seven Blue Square Bet North contests involving the Knitters, with Hinckley scoring 18 and conceding 20... Pilgrims' boss Lee Canoville believes his Pilgrims will hold their own. He said, 'We’ve got some tough games coming up, but they’re the games we seem to rise in. We’ve had games where we haven’t put teams to bed but we’ve learned from that'...
Hinckley certainly know where the goal is, having netted 44 times, 11 more than Boston. But their tendency to concede goals – much to the chagrin of ex-Boston keeper Dan Haystead – is what keeps them near the foot of the table. To date they have leaked 61 goals, the second worst record in the BSBN."
For the second successive day, Altrincham woke up to temperatures below minus six this morning and the above picture shows frost all over the pitch. Tomorrow's game against Stalybridge looks to be in serious doubt but a referee's inspection will be needed to confirm a decision. Groundsman Neil Brown is expecting pitch-level temperatures to be around minus 12, even if the air temperature is a little above this.
Talking to the Altrincham FC website after Thursday night's training, manager Lee Sinnott gave encouraging news on the fitness front. Both defender Marlon Broomes (hamstring) and winger Simon Richman (tonsillitis) have trained successfully for two sessions (Tuesday & Thursday) this week but goalkeeper Stuart Coburn remains sidelined, though he is making progress towards recovery from his injured elbow, which has kept him out of action for the last three games.
Right: Simon Richman. Lee paid tribute to midfielder Brian Summerskill, who has been released (see below), praising the young midfielder's application. "Unfortunately, he was unable to break into the first team on a regular basis", said Lee, "but we wish him all the best for the future".
Of course, like everyone else, Lee has one eye on the frosty weather forecast for this weekend but he indicated that training had gone ahead this week on the assumption that the match against Stalybridge will be played. "We've been lucky with the weather so far this season at Moss Lane", said Lee. "We've only lost one match this season and that was away at Blyth but we will have to wait and see about Saturday", he added.
In advance of Saturday's fixture, Stalybridge Celtic say that "Celtic will make the short journey across Cheshire to Altrincham. Weather permitting kick-off is at 3pm. Altrincham are currently seventh in the table on forty-two points, four places and seven points behind third placed Celtic, though Celtic have a game in hand...
Altrincham started the season slowly, but have become stronger as it progressed, touching the play-offs in October. A wobble in November saw them slip away again, but a strong start to 2012 has seen them rising back toward the play-off spots. Though Altrincham lost their last game away at Gainsborough, and drew the previous game away at Blyth, they have a strong home record with only Colwyn Bay and Gloucester beating them at home this season...
Our last meeting with Altrincham was earlier in the season when we beat Altrincham with a comprehensive 5-1 display, and the Robins will be looking for payback. With Altrincham being in the Conference National for some years now, the last time we visited Moss Lane in the league was back in April 2005 when Altrincham won 4-1. Our last win there was in the Cheshire Senior Cup in September 2003 when we won 2-0. In our last ten visits to Moss Lane in the league, we have never beaten Altrincham, but we have drawn four of them. The automated prediction algorithm is suggesting another away loss for Celtic, with a 3-2 score line in Altrincham’s favour.
Altrincham have scored sixty-three goals this season. Over half of them have come from Damian Reeves... At this stage of the season Damian Reeves’s thirty-two goals in the league look like an unassailable target for the league Golden Boot. Altrincham are quite dangerous all through the game, but especially so around the twenty-five and seventy minute marks (midway through each half) where they have scored seventeen and fifteen goals respectively. Their most vulnerable time is just before half time when they have conceded thirteen of their forty-six goals. On average they score 2.3 goals per game (2.9 at home), and concede 1.7 goals per game (1.3 at home)...
Celtic’s long term injury hit Tom Buckley has resumed training, so there was almost a fully fit squad to choose from in Celtic’s last match, the 4-0 home reverse to Colwyn Bay. Andy McWilliams’s red card in that match does not kick in until the 11th of February making him eligible for selection on Saturday. In Celtic's last match, they lined up as: 1. Craig McGillivray, 2. Joel Bembo-Leta, 3. Andy McWilliams, 4. Rhys Meynell, 5. Chris Lynch, 6. Jack Rea, 7. Steve Brogan, 8. Greg Wilkinson, 9. Craig Hobson, 10. Arthur Gnahoua, 11. Nick Rogan".
In this context, we also read that "Stockport County FC are pleased to announce that three of the club's players have been named in the 'contingency' squad for the forthcoming England C (U23) team game against Italy in the International Challenge Trophy Group A fixture, which is to be played at Fleetwood Town FC on Tuesday 28 February 2012, kick-off 7.30pm. Sean McConville, Carl Piergianni and Ian Ormson have been named in the 'stand by' squad in case any of the 16 strong first choice squad drop out".
Also at Hyde, "There will be a pitch inspection at 8.30am on Saturday morning to decide whether the home game against Workington can go ahead. The match is in doubt due to the freezing temperatures which saw Monday’s fixture at Ewen Fields between Manchester City EDS and Tranmere Rovers postponed."
And in the Trophy, Guiseley report that "club officials have spoken to Cambridge United who are trying to arrange a pitch inspection early afternoon on Friday. This is in advance of the team departure and is also designed to replicate as near as possible kick-off conditions".
Pitchero Non-League tells us that "Harrogate Town have re-signed forward Chib Chilaka, who has moved back up north after a short spell with Braintree Town. The 25-year-old Nigerian front man spent time on loan at Wetherby Road last season and scored three goals in eight games. He joined Alan Devonshire’s Iron side in the summer but has seen his chances restricted due to the form of twenty-goal strike partnership, Sean Marks and Ben Wright. Chilaka has made just one start for the Iron, making a further dozen substitute appearances and has scored two goals.
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver said, 'Chib was a fans` favourite, so it’s great to have him back... It just gives us another option'. Chilaka returns to Harrogate after making his mark during a loan spell from Bradford City last season".
According to the Coventry Telegraph, "On-loan striker Andy Brown has suffered the thin end of the wedge since his arrival at Nuneaton Town from AFC Telford last month but there’s no doubting the all-action forward is key to manager Kevin Wilkin’s plans. Wilkin is looking to extend Brown’s stay for another four weeks and possibly until the end of the season when he has talks with Bucks boss Andy Sinton during the next few days to decide the short-term future of the former Hinckley hitman.
Wilkin said, 'Andy has not had things go his way too much since he joined us and in two of the games he’s played we’ve suffered a sending off and he has had to furrow a lone passage up front. But while chances have been few and far between, I believe he’s a major asset to us, even when he doesn’t find the net. The lad is a tremendously hard worker, is totally honest in his game and has a great attitude'. Brown, who netted 20 times in 43 appearances in his previous spell with Nuneaton back in the 2007-2008 season, was credited with the goal that earned Boro a 1-1 draw at Workington in his first match back at the club but has been off target in the three latest outings".
The Tameside Advertiser reports that "Hyde FC boss Gary Lowe insists it is not time to panic despite seeing his side pick up just one win from their last six games. The Tigers’ difficult start to 2012 continued at the weekend with a last minute defeat at Solihull Moors after the visitors had dominated throughout.
Having picked up just two points from four games and scored only two goals in that same time, questions have been asked of the Blue Square Bet North leaders but manager Lowe believes his side have simply been unlucky of late and continues to focus on the positives. 'It’s important at this stage of the season not to get too negative', he said. 'All we’ve done is lose a football match but we’re playing well and there’s no reason to be too disappointed. Maybe we’re not quite getting the breaks that we did towards the start of the season but we’re keeping possession well, our passing is good and we’re still making opportunities'...
Recent form aside, Hyde are still sitting comfortably at the top the table, 12 points clear of Guiseley, Stalybridge Celtic and FC Halifax, Hyde’s only concern will be that all three of those sides have at least three games in hand over Lowe’s team. In fact, Guiseley’s four spare fixtures mean that the West Yorkshire club could join Hyde on the league summit – if they won all four. For Lowe, however, it is much more important to have points on the board.
'If you asked any of the managers of the sides below us where they’d rather be, then they would swap places with us in an instant', he explained... 'What we mustn’t do is get wrapped up with how the sides around us are doing. Our job is to focus on ourselves and make sure we win our games... We expect to pick up points against everybody to be honest, but yes we should be looking to bounce back in these games. We’re a confident side but you have to respect the likes of Workington and Bishop's Stortford. These sides have their own agenda, their own fight. There are no easy games in this league and we know that'".
According to the Daily Post, "Soccer bosses hope to get the go ahead for a new stand next week. Colwyn Bay FC want to build a 500-seater stand at their Llanelian Road ground – otherwise they would face relegation from the Blue Square North League under new rules. The regulations require a minimum of four rows of seating in stands, and currently the Llanelian Road stand has only three. There will be no increase in numbers of spectators.
On Wednesday, Conwy County Council planning committee members are set to back the application for a new cantilevered stand to cover the existing concrete terrace. The club must have work underway by March 31 or be relegated. It could be to the Evo-Stik Division One North or South, or even the North West Counties. Councillors will be told the stand would have a green, steel roof and walls. Council officers believe the stand’s walls, some 2.9 metres above the embankment at the top of the current terrace, would not spoil views for neighbours'".
Over in Lincolnshire, the Boston Standard reports that "Ryan Semple’s return from injury has been put on hold, following a setback. The influential winger hoped to be fit and available for Saturday’s victory at Corby, but instead he may now be sidelined for some time after a reaction to his knee problems last Wednesday.
'He’s worked really hard to try to get fit and we thought he wasn’t far away but he’s not quite right', said manager Jason Lee. 'He trained (last) Tuesday and we thought he did all right. but he had a reaction on the Wednesday. He may well need someone to have a look – be it a scan or whatever it is. He may have an underlying problem. It's a blow to us because Ryan’s an option we don’t have right now, and we all know what his game is all about. It’s an opportunity for others to come in and move the team forward. Others need to worry about their performances and help us win games. We need to leave him alone for a bit and help him have time to get it right'".
The player released is midfielder Brian Summerskill. 20 year-old Brian was signed from Northwich Victoria during last summer. He had previously been a regular for Wrexham's reserves. After making just one start and seven substitute appearances for Altrincham, Brian went on loan to Nantwich Town for 28 days from 4 November 2011, a spell which was extended until he returned to the Altrincham squad on New Year's Day, 2012. He made just one further appearance for The Robins, from the bench, before being released today. The Club would like to thank Brian for his services and wishes him well for the future.
Arriving at Moss Lane are two players recently released by Stockport County. They are defender Mark Lynch, who played regularly at Moss Lane during his lengthy spell with Manchester United, for whose reserves he played at full-back. Mark, born in Manchester on 2 September, 1981, signed forms for Manchester United in 1999 and remained at Old Trafford till 2004/05 season, but made just one appearance for the first-team. In the interim he had started 20 times for St Johnstone, up in Perth, on loan in 2001/02 season. On leaving United, he joined Sunderland (7+6 appearances), then Hull City (15+2), Yeovil (34+4), Rotherham United (35+3) and Stockport County (39+2).
Joining him at Moss Lane is forward/midfielder John Miles, who is just 26 days younger than Mark. Fazackerley-born, John's former clubs include Liverpool (no first-team appearances), Stoke City (1 sub appearance), Crewe Alexandra (3+7 app's), Macclesfield Town (85+53), Accrington Stanley (99+12), MK Dons 7(+5), Fleetwood Town 8(+2), Droylsden and Stockport County 11(+3).
The task of making up ground will scarcely be any easier on Saturday, with third-placed Stalybridge Celtic visiting Moss Lane, but Sinnott has urged his players to rise to the challenge.
‘We were on the wrong end of the result at Stalybridge in October, but we must view Saturday as a chance to redress the balance, just as we must when Gainsborough visit our place', said the Alty boss.
'We simply didn’t get out of the traps last Saturday, but there is still a lot of football to be played. What counts is how you react to the pressure, as it starts to build. Teams are starting to bunch up a bit at the top. We are on their coat-tails, and it is important we begin dictating games again, and playing to our true capabilities, starting on Saturday.
Joe’s debut could end up being a quiz question, saving a penalty with his first touch. I thought he did really well. He commanded the box and had a presence about him, and he communicated well. He was also extremely annoyed with their second goal, and berated some of our defenders, which is what you want from your keeper.
The only shame is he didn’t see what we are capable of as a team. Let’s hope we show him on Saturday'.
Sinnott is running the rule over versatile defender Mark Lynch and striker John Miles, who have been training with Alty after being released by Stockport. On the injury front, keeper Stuart Coburn could be out another couple of weeks, but Simon Richman, Marlon Broomes and Chris Lynch all trained on Tuesday and will be monitored ahead of Saturday".
It's starting to bunch up from second to fifth and there's going to be lots of twists and turns. If you look at this weekend's fixtures alone, there's a few tasty games going on.
If we get the win [v. Stalybridge] we'll close the gap to four points and things will bunch up even more. We know what we need to do'".
The article adds that Lee Sinnott "has made several changes to his squad in recent weeks and there could be more signings in the run-in. 'Teams are always evolving', he said. 'You're always looking to improve and we're working towards where we want to get to'".
The Hale, Altrincham and Sale Independent has an article on Alty captain, Shaun Densmore (left). It says that Shaun "is aiming to score at two careers; his first love, football, and as a quantity surveyor... Shaun is realistic enough to be working towards a second career by taking a part-time course at John Moores University, leading to a degree in quantity surveying, and a job which will outlast his footie playing days...
Shaun enjoys all sport, having also excelled at cricket, and now finds time for golf. His father, Peter, played for Liverpool as a youth before joining Altrincham. However, he never pushed Shaun into following his career path... It was Shaun who decided to open up the option of a second career in quantity surveying but specifically chose part-time, he attends one day a week and is in his third year of a six-year course, so that he could still pursue his football ambitions.
To enable this, he still works as a trainee at the Altrincham based Mere Park Construction company".
Regarding football, Shaun said, "Every game we play is a tough one as we are seen as a big club, so everyone wants our scalp".
Altrincham FC Ladies Team Manager, Keith Edelston heads his report on last Sunday's game, "Positives in defeat..."
Keith continues, "We made the short journey down the M6 to our near Cheshire neighbours, Sandbach United, for our first League cup game of the season. It was a very cold and wet afternoon but all the squad and coaches were looking forward to a good game of football and we weren't going to be disappointed....!!
Right: Action from the Ladies' match; photograph courtesy of Keith Edelston.
We kicked off on a pitch where, on the wings, there was plenty of mud and to say it was 'stodgy' would be an understatement. Anyhow, both teams from the off played decent, open, attractive football, which belied the heavy conditions and chances were created at both ends.
However, in the 28th minute, Sandbach took the lead with a shot from outside the box which Rosie got a finger to but couldn't prevent from going in (0-1). This did not deter us and we used both wings to great effect, with Nat on the right and Brogan on the left, and the midfield pair of Hannah and Kate threading balls through and causing a lot of problems for their defence. Unfortunately, from an inswinging corner, Rosie was crowded out and the ball went over her head and nestled in the bottom corner (0-2).
Half Time 0-2.
After a bit of a chat about a few things and what we could do differently, we grabbed the game by the scruff of its neck and set about Sandbach with renewed vigour. We were creating chances but they just weren't falling right. Myself, Chris and Jamie thought this wasn't going to be our day when, in the 79th minute, Kim sent Natalie scampering down the right wing and she put a cross in which Brogan forced the ball home to half the deficit (1-2). We were back in it now and the last 10 mins were our best period, with wave after wave of Alty attacks forcing panic in the Sandbach defence, but they managed to stand firm and see the game out.
Full time 1-2.
A lot of praise again to both teams for playing good football and putting on a great game to watch on a pitch that was 'stodgy' at best. Myself, I took a lot of positives out of Sunday's game; the passing/movement and general all round play are coming on and this squad of ladies is going to be a force to reckon with next season
Squad :- Rosie Emerson, Rachel Bullock, Tallulah Anton, Louise Edleston, Becki Collins, Natalie Thornley, Hannah Kibble, Kate Rawthore, Brogan Walsh, Faye Howard, Jaquie Farrah, Ella Taylor, Lauren Thorneycroft, Kim Latham
Up the Alty...!"
Meanwhile, Guiseley "announce the signing of 21-year-old Norwegian midfielder Tomas Skaret Halvorsen on a non-contract basis. Previously with Eidsvold Turn and FC Norway, Tomas has impressed in training over the last few weeks and is currently in England for college. He is Leeds-based and is seen by the management team as a real prospect".
But, "Guiseley midfielder Gavin Rothery has been diagnosed with a broken toe, sustained in a tackle during last night’s West Riding County Cup victory over FC Halifax Town. Gavin left the pitch at half time with his foot wrapped in ice and the Lions have had it confirmed that the goalscoring midfielder could be out for a number of weeks. Gavin was making his return to the team following a three match suspension".
Pitchero Non-League reports that "Rob Oddy has made the short journey to sign for Barwell from neighbours Hinckley United... He signed for Nuneaton Borough in 2004. He made over 250 appearances for Boro and then the re-named Town. He signed for Hinckley in June 2011".
Blue Square Bet announces that, "In the Blue Square Bet North the ‘manager of the month’ award for January goes to Colwyn Bay player/manager Jon Newby. The former Liverpool trainee celebrates three months in the role with the honour. Newby’s side had to negotiate four away trips in the league during the month – winning all four – including victories at promotion chasing Altrincham and one-time title favourites Stalybridge Celtic. Their one home game was a goalless draw at with Vauxhall Motors, which added to four clean-sheets during the period too.
In the Blue Square Bet North the ‘player of the month’ for January is Dan Holman from Histon. The Stutes’ striker notched seven goals from six league matches during the month, including a brace in the 2-2 draw at home to promotion chasing Guiseley".
Thor has made every effort to assist, but at the last minute the club changed what Thor believed to be an agreed deal and has rejected the proposal. The headline terms of the proposal on offer by Thor were as follows:
Beaconet Limited, the company owning the stadium, went into liquidation in January 2009.
Thor believes that the club has had the opportunity to buy the site but has not done so.
The receivers of Beaconet [Deloitte Touche] granted to Northwich Victoria Developments Limited, a company of which Mr Rushe is a director, a licence in August last year allowing use of the stadium. But this could be ended by the receiver on three days’ notice.
The club was allowed to play last Saturday’s match at the stadium as a gesture of good faith in the hope that a deal could be concluded for the rest of the season.
Thor regrets the action of the club in not agreeing to the deal proposed. As a result, the club will now not be able to play at the stadium.
Thor is happy to meet with representatives of the club’s supporters to explain the situation and its rejected offer in more detail.
Thor has now been placed in a position where it has had to withdraw an offer which it had no obligation to make in the first place.
Thor is a British-owned company. It has purchased the ground in good faith in order to expand its business which will be of benefit to the local community."
In light of the above, the FA has announced that Vics are playing their FA Trophy match this weekend at Macclesfield Town. Alty Youth were scheduled at the Victoria Stadium this Sunday.
Despite their lack of a home ground, PItchero Non-League reports that "Northwich Victoria have appointed Paul Simpson as their new manager... with Alan Wright brought in as assistant manager. Simpson - most recently at Stockport County - has had spells in charge of Carlisle United, Preston North End and Shrewsbury Town... A winger in his playing days, Simpson started out at Manchester City, and also played for Derby County and Wolves in a 23-year career.
Wright spent time at Fleetwood Town last year, but is best known for an eight year spell in the Premier League with Aston Villa, during which time he made over 200 appearances for the club".
From the beginning of March, a new Altrincham FC Saturday Yankee collector is needed for a round of about 80 customers in the Timperley (Park Road) area. If you can help, please contact Jenny Heslop at Moss Lane (0161 928-1045) or e-mail the club office. Collectors receiver weekly commission as well as additional payment if their clients win.
Harrogate recently extended Bore's contract, with his initial deal expiring in January. He was ever-present for Simon Weaver's side this term... Lincoln boss David Holdsworth told This is Lincolnshire, 'I've admired Bore for a long-time, ever since he started playing for Grimsby. He can fly down the right wing and can put in some dangerous crosses. He's got a lot of talent'".
Pitchero Non-League "Boston United's 16-year-old striker Jordan Nuttell has signed Conference forms for the Pilgrims. Nuttell will be handed the opportunity to impress in first-team training and be given friendly and bench experience with the senior side. Having starred for the youth team and reserves during the first half of the season, both at the heart of defence and in attack, the versatile son of former Boston United legend Mickey Nuttell... has netted eight times in twenty-nine appearances for the youth team and reserves this season".
Mansfield Town report that "Manager Paul Cox has made his second signing of the day with the capture of burly striker Matt Rhead on a free transfer from Corby Town. The 27 year old has netted 13 goals in 24 appearances for Corby Town this season. Rhead has previously enjoyed spells with Congleton Town, Nantwich and Kidsgrove and joins us until the end of the season.
Manager Paul Cox told mansfieldtown.net, 'Matt is the type of centre forward which we have been looking for for some time now. However, we were quoted a huge fee upon our initial approach to sign him from Corby'".
From Cambridge News, we learn that "David Livermore was proud of his players after the 10 men of Histon dug deep to secure a 1-1 draw at Worcester [on Tuesday]. The evening got off to a bad start for Histon when delays on the A14 resulted in them arriving more than an hour late, so kick off was put back to 8.15pm...
'I’m proud of the lads', said Livermore. 'They’ve worked really hard and played some good football at times. We’ve had to dig in at the end to get the point after going down to 10 men... Having less time to think about the game can sometimes go in your favour'".
Meanwhile, Corby Town say that "Graham Drury has added two players to his squad ahead of Wednesday night's Hillier Cup tie at Steel Park. Former Scunthorpe United first-year professional striker Jordan Thewlis and ex-Northampton Town trainee Tom McGowan come into consideration for the match against Long Bucky.
19-year-old Thewlis was released by the Iron on Monday where, whilst he didn't make a professional apapearance, he had been named on the bench on occasions this season... Midfielder McGowan has represented Cogenhoe United, Biggleswade and St Ives after he was released by the Cobblers.
Graham Drury commented 'We have invited them in so we can have a close look at them and they have a chance to show that they are good enough to deserve an opportunity here. They both bring something different to the squad'".
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