AFC Telford trialists handed chance to impress

AFC Telford will again run the rule over trialists Darryl Knights, Mike McGrath and Charisma Agbonlahor when the Bucks travel to Evo-Stik Southern Premier outfit Stourbridge this evening, assistant boss Mike Davies has revealed.

The Shropshire side are expected to field a number of trialists for their latest pre-season friendly, with the trio all set to get some game time at the War Memorial Ground (7.45pm).

Midfielders Knights and McGrath both got some valuable minutes under their belts in Saturday's Shropshire Senior Cup semi-final victory over Market Drayton, while Agbonlahor, brother of Aston Villa striker Gabby, was an unused substitute.

But Davies said: "All three will get game time (against Stourbridge). There will be a few (new) faces to have a look at."

He added that The New Saints defender Tom Roberts was also likely to be involved after his 90-minute run-out against Drayton.

Telford are hoping to tie up a deal for the full-back in the next few days, which would make him the club's fourth signing of the summer.

One player unlikely to be involved is striker Jake Reid, who has a minor thigh.

"He has got a bit of a knock and will probably be rested as a precaution," Davies said.

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