Butcher involves fresh faces
Sunday 29 July 2007 10:40, UK
Terry Butcher has included seven trialists in Brentford's last two friendlies.
Brentford manager Terry Butcher has involved seven trialists in his last two friendlies in an attempt to improve his current squad.
The Bees boss handed a debut to defender Grant Basey in Tuesday evening's 1-0 loss against Hampton & Richmond.
Basey is on a one month loan from Charlton and Butcher gave the 18-year-old the full 90 minutes.
Trialists Lee Canoville, Ricky Shakes, Gary Smith and Ramon Calliste all featured in the match at Griffin Park.
Craig Pead went off due to injury on 60 minutes and an x-ray revealed he has damaged his ankle ligaments, which could see him out for up to eight weeks.
On Wednesday evening Butcher continued his search for new talent with his inclusion of four trialisits in the 2-2 draw against Basingstoke.
Smith appeared for the fourth time in a Brentford shirt, while Anthony Straker, Patrick Noubissie and Kieran Murtagh all featured.
