Day 6

Another trialist, Patrick Suffo, came to train with us. He's technically gifted, and a former Cameroonian international, but is way over the hill. Just look at those physical attributes: 5 for acceleration, 4 for natural fitness, 6 for pace, and 6 for stamina.
I can well imagine him alternating between walking and ambling around in circles, hoping that he and the ball could cross paths, which may not be often, since he has crap positional ability and so-so concentration.

My scout recommended I sign aging defender Frank Sinclair. I still remember when he had a streak of goals against his own team one season playing for Leicester in the Premier League. I'm hesitant to go ahead with it; I asked the scout to take another look.

A glowing report of 33 year old Angolan centre back Rui Marques was enough to convince me to offer him a contract, though.
Some young bloke called Liam Darville also popped in for a trial. He seems half-decent—might be worth signing as a back-up right back, if he'll take a low wage. Apparently he came through the Leeds United youth system. That's always an encouraging sign (Leeds have one of the best youth programs in England—or rather they had, before the club fell into administration five or so years back).

Then one final arrival before bed came in the form of Salomon Olembé, a left-sided player and erstwhile international star with huge pedigree. It looks like he's still got enough chops to perform above this level. Consider him on my wanted list. Contract offered.
A productive day, if I do say so myself.