FOOTBALL: City give trials to old boys (From Oxford Mail)

FOOTBALL: City give trials to old boys

10:00am Tuesday 24th July 2012 in Headlines By Nick Farrant, Sports reporter specialising in Non League Football. Call me on 01865 425488

Former Oxford City duo Michael Alexis and Andy Gunn could return to the Blue Square Bet North new boys should a trial prove a success.

Midfielder Alexis, who spent last season at Hemel Hempstead Town, and defender Gunn, from Aylesbury United, played in City’s 1-0 friendly win at Banbury United on Saturday, and are in line for tonight’s trip to Swindon Supermarine.

“I know Michael very well,” said Ford. “He thought he wouldn’t get a regular place here, but then Darren Pond was injured, so he probably would have played anyway.

“With Gunny, I offered him a deal, but he just decided to leave.

“They both rang me in the summer and said they would like to have a crack at playing at this level.”

Meanwhile, defender James Clarke has returned from Yeovil after being injured while having a trial at the League One club.

He has been invited back at a later date.

STRIKER Luke Cuff has replaced Shaun Pearce as player-manager of Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 1 West side Headington Amateurs. Pearce is taking a break from football.

Liam Morbey took the Norman Smith Trophy for the players’ player of the year at the club’s presentation night. Shaun Jacob was manager’s player.

TONIGHT’S FIXTURES

Friendlies: Ardley Utd v North Leigh, Buckingham Ath v Banbury Utd, Chinnor v Oxford City Nomads, Highworth Tn v Abingdon Town, Seacourt Utd Mariners v Oxford Utd, Swindon Supermarine v Oxford City.