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No idea what happened to him last season as he just seemed to disappear off the radar at Barrow, but I would be seriously tempted to offer free agent Callum Gribbin the chance to train with us if I was Barton. If (big if admittedly) he could stay clear of injuries then the lad has the ability to be a big star at this level (and above) with the right coaching and guidance. Its no exaggeration to say Gribbin was one of the most naturally gifted players I've watched at youth team level when he was at Manchester United. Best as a no 10, but can play out wide on either side or even as a false 9.

19-year-old attacking midfielder Eitel Goueth worth keeping an eye on at Slough Town. Made appearances as a 16-year-old for Chatham Town and last season was named Players Player of the Year for the Slough Town u23 side where he scored 10 goals in 13 appearances. Made his Slough first team debut on Saturday in the National League South playing 90 minutes.

20-year-old striker Marcus Giles at Whitby Town worth monitoring or taking on trial.

Goal vs Sunderland U23s in pre-season

Mitchell-Lawson is free at the moment but I hear Garner is looking to sign him for Swindle. Not sure we really need him but he is only 21 and has potential

Interested to see how George Alexander gets on at Bromley after signing from Millwall this summer. Quite prolific in the youths and development sides. Son of Gary Alexander. Worth keeping an eye on.

"The court heard Norwood and Mr Mullin met two women at the bar and all drove back to the women's flat, where they stayed for between 20 and 30 minutes"

Might have some fitness issues if that's all he managed then 

A couple of left backs worth scouting.

21-year-old Reece Kendall at Matlock Town. His manager said about him: “I’ve had lads that’s played for England C but he’s head and shoulders above these.

“He’s a massive, massive signing for us, he’s got the ability to push on to the next level and beyond. I believe that we can do that for him and in turn it’ll push us on as a club.”



20-year-old Liam Brockbank at Lancaster City and current England Futsal International. After signing for the club his manager said: "He’s an exceptional young footballer, already has experience of non-league and has a great attitude.

"I watched him twice last season play for Workington and he was the best player on the pitch by a mile."

Really impressed with the job James Rowe has been doing at Chesterfield.

He was Assistant Manager at Aldershot Town with Gary Waddock when they achieved two successive play-off positions in 16/17 and 17/18.

As manager of Gloucester City they began the 2020-21 National League North season with four consecutive league wins, equalling their best league start in 78 years, and eight wins through nine matches. Left with a 41.7% win percentage.

Joined Chesterfield In November 2020 when they were in 21st place and was later awarded with the league's Manager of the Month award for March 2021, as his side won six out of seven games, conceding zero goals in those wins. Rowe eventually led the club to a sixth place finish in his inaugural season, advancing to the promotion playoffs with a 58.3% win percentage.

Former Plymouth Argyle player and Mansfield Town legend George Foster is his assistant and rates Rowe highly. Foster has managed himself and worked as a scout for over 20 years.

“The gaffer knows what he wants and with the right backing he could go all the way.” Foster said.

“He is probably one of the best coaches I have worked with and I have worked with England coaches and some first-class coaches.

"He is an exceptional coach, he knows how he wants his teams to play and he can put that on in training sessions."