Kiwi lands for Boro trial
BORO have handed a trial to New Zealand international Tony Lochhead after being given permission by his A-League club, Wellington Phoenix.
The 26-year-old left-back has been invited to train with the Barclays Premier League club for 10 days after being recommended to Boro manager Gareth Southgate by Phoenix head coach Ricki Herbert.
"Given Ricki's recommendation we are very keen to take a look at him, judge him against the players we have here already and see if we can use him," Southgate said.
"At the moment we have several great young players but we are probably lacking a bit of experience. That's why it will be good to take a look at Tony.
"We were already aware of Tony's background with the Phoenix and with the All Whites. We've had good discussions with Ricki and he recommended Tony as a player we should keep an eye on.
"Ricki has worked with the best players in New Zealand and he feels many have the potential to take a step up."
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Last Updated:
30 July 2008 9:53 AM
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