Hill takes time over trialist Carey
By Matt Pitman

Tuesday 26th July 2005

GARRY Hill insists he won't be rushed on deciding trialist Shaun Carey's long-term future.

The former Hornchurch midfielder is hoping to earn a deal at the Wessex Stadium after missing nearly all last season with a cruciate ligament injury.

The ex-Republic of Ireland under 21 international is set for another chance to impress Hill tonight when Weymouth host Coca Cola League One outfit Brentford tonight (7.30pm).

But the Terras boss says he is in no hurry to thrash out an agreement with Carey who he managed at Hornchurch last season.

Hill said: "There's still some time between now and mid August when the season starts and I certainly don't want to rush into making a decision on Shaun.

"I know all about Shaun's ability as a player and he is someone who can definitely add something to our midfield.

"He is obviously anxious to sort something out but we need to ensure he is 100 per cent right fitness wise before anything happens.

"There are a few more games left in our pre season programme and we'll monitor Shaun's level of performance over those before deciding what to do."

Striker Wayne Purser and winger Adam Wilde are both named in the squad for the visit of the Bees tonight having recovered from knocks picked up last week.

But Chukki Eribenne and Dan Webb are unlikely to be risked having missed the Terras last two warm-up outings.

"Neither Chukki nor Dan's knocks are particularly serious but we'll see how they are later today before deciding on whether they will play," said Hill.

"I've been pleased with our pre season performances so far and each game has been beneficial in either confirming things to me or showing where we still need to do some work.

"I'm expecting things to move on a stage further over the next couple of weeks and our next two games, against Brentford tonight and at Portland on Friday, are central to those preparations."