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September 16, 2006

Smith in as Brewster rejects trio

Dundee United have taken former Bristol City defender Grant Smith on a week's trial after rejecting the chance to sign three African hopefuls.

Congo midfielder Franck Matingou, Namibian striker Arend Von Stryk and Zimbabwean forward Brian Badza had all been given a chance at Tannadice.

Smith, who can play on the left side of defence or midfield, is the latest aiming to impress boss Craig Brewster.

The 26-year-old is the son of former Rangers forward Gordon Smith.

He is out of contract after making just 12 appearances for City.

Smith was on loan to Walsall for the latter part of last season, scoring three goals in 15 appearances.

He started his career at Wycombe Wanderers before moving to Reading, Hearts, Livingston, Sheffield United and Swindon Town.

Smith also had spells on loan to Clydebank, Plymouth Argyle and Halifax Town.

It had looked like Matingou would win himself a contract at Tannadice.

The 26-year-old, released by French club Bastia, played for United's reserves in a 2-0 defeat of St Mirren.

Brewster was impressed by what he had seen.

However, he told BBC Sport on Friday that Matingou was not at the required match fitness.

Matingou had returned to Tannadice after having impressed on a previous trial period while signed to Bastia.

United had been interested in signing Matingou before the closure of last month's transfer window.

But Bastia demanded a fee that United were unwilling to pay.

However, the Congo international has since secured his release from the French club.

Von Stryk was previously with Sport Klub Windhoek and would not have required a work permit as he has a German passport.

Zimbabwean striker Brian Badza, also 27, had previously been with Caps United in his homeland.

Brewster had earlier decided against signing 23-year-old former Lyon winger Xavier Barrau, who also recently had trials with Raith Rovers and Ross County.


Posted by Publisher at September 16, 2006 01:08 PM

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