Alan Neilson to talk to Grimsby
last updated Thursday 18th October 2001, 1:52 PM
Out-of-favour
Fulham defender Alan Neilson is set for contract talks with Grimsby
today about a possible move to the First Division club.
The Wales international played in a reserve game for The Mariners
in midweek and impressed manager Lennie Lawrence.
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Alan Neilson off to Grimsby?
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Now he hopes to end his frustrating spell at Craven Cottage.
Grimsby boss Lawrence said: "We need a right-back and with Alan
only on a month-to-month contract at Fulham, it means he is available
immediately either on loan or possibly more.
"Obviously there is some negotiation to be done either way but
the situation looks promising.
"He's 29 and has played for three big clubs. There is no shame
at not being in the Fulham side this season or last season. Steve
Finnan plays in his position and he's a Republic of Ireland international
and a very good player indeed.
"We have a lot of young players at the club, so to have someone
of Alan's experience in the team would be a big boost," he added
on the club's official website.
Neilson could even be in place at Grimsby in time to face Watford
at the weekend and it would be a relief for him to get first-team
football.
He first arrived at Craven Cottage in November 1997 after making a
£250,000 move from Southampton.
But he has failed to make a single appearance for the club this season
and played only seven times last year.
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