Asamoah Trials At Scunthorpe

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25th July 2006

Former Lincoln City FC striker Derek Asamoah has joined county rivals Scunthorpe United on trial.

Asamoah is currently without a club following his release from Lincoln City in June. Last week, he was rejected by Doncaster Rovers after a trial because Doncaster felt that they already had players similar to Asamoah.

Now, he has joined League One club Scunthorpe United on a trial and should feature in their friendly against Leeds United, which takes place tonight.

Scunthorpe manager Brian Laws confirmed: "We have brought Asamoah in to have a look at him for a couple of days to see what he can do.

"We know he has electric pace and is the sort of player who can get a goal."

Should Asamoah succeed in winning a permanent contract at Scunthorpe, then he could face his former club, as Lincoln City have been drawn away to Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup first round.