City Old Boy News

Last updated : 20 June 2008 By Covsupport News Service
Both Wayne Andrews and Stephen Hughes are looking for new clubs.

Andrews was told that he was not part of Chris Coleman's plans at the end of last season after finishing as the top scorer for City Reserves.

Bristol Rovers had been interested as had Swindon Town but nothing more has come of it.

Speaking to givemefootball.com, Andrews said: "I wasn't in the side when the new manager (Chris Coleman) arrived at the club and it was difficult to force my way in.

"They are a big club but at this stage of my career I want to be playing more regularly. Playing reserve team football isn't the same as being involved in competitive matches.

"I'm going to the gym today just to keep myself ticking over. With pre-season training not too far away it's important that I'm in good condition for when I do find a club.

"The knee feels fine now and I'm just looking to playing some games and hopefully scoring some goals. "I've had a couple of phone calls but right now I'm keeping my options open and not rushing into anything.

"One of the clubs I have spoken to have got to get some players out before they can bring new ones in so for me it's a question of sitting tight. I'm sure everything will sort itself out in the next few weeks."
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Stephen Hughes, rejected the deal offered to him by City, who subsequently withdrew it, has been speaking to a number of clubs about signing for the coming season.
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Former Coventry City reserve teamer Anthony Barry has signed for Chester City.

Merseyside born Barry played in midfield for City Reserves but was allowed to leave by Micky Adams and joined Accorington Stanley, helping them into the Football League. Then it was off to Yeovil Town where he did well, until an injury forced him to miss most of last season. This injury led him to being released from Huish Park and the move to Chester.
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Julian Joachim has signed for non-league side Kings Lynn. The striker whose time at Coventry City was colourful to say the least will join the Norfolk side on July 1st when his contract at Darlington expires.

Kings boss Keith Webb told his local paper: "I'm hoping Julian's signing will put a few more bums on seats and also attract other players to the club as well. "He's a household name, has played in the Premiership and is well known in footballing circles."
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Craig Reid is interesting Hereford United and Rotherham United. The striker who did not get to make an appearance for City under Micky Adams but hit plenty of goals for City Reserves has left Cheltenham Town due to limited first team opportunities.