Imps Offer Deal To Amoo

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25th July 2006

Lincoln City FC have offered trialist Ryan Amoo a one year contract following his recent displays during pre-season friendlies.

Amoo started last night's match against Leicester City and was part of the side that went into a 3-0 lead. Leicester eventually managed to claim a draw but not before Amoo had been substituted.

Amoo is an unknown quantity in terms of competitive matches and so far, his main claim to fame is as a former boyfriend of reality television "star" Jade Goody. The pair dated for six months before splitting up.

His football career has so far not made the headlines although he was a member of Aston Villa's winning FA Youth Cup of 2002. Still only 22-years of age, Amoo is keen to return to the professional game after a year away. He was released from his last club - Northampton Town - in June 2005, just one year after joining them from Aston Villa.

Amoo made just one substitute appearance for Aston Villa. Unfortunately, he faired little better at Northampton where he started two matches plus played in a further three as a substitute.

While at Northampton, Amoo - who can play in either defence or midfield - worked alongside Lincoln City's Director of Football John Deehan.