Rangers rookie on extended trial

By David Watters

Soham Town Rangers

Soham Town Rangers defender Connor Wood is heading to League One Colchester United on a six week trial but is still expected to see out the Ryman North campaign.

The 17-year-old, pictured, only arrived at the Lane during the summer from Buckhurst Hill and attracted the interest from Layer Road with his impressive displays at left-back.

Officials say he will spend up to six weeks with Colchester's Academy, taking part in training sessions and playing competitively for United's U18s.

Soham manager Steve Fallon still expects Wood to remain with the Greens until the end of the campaign and continue the promising form he has shown so far during the season.

Fallon told the Cambridge News: "Colchester have submitted a seven-day request to talk to him. They want him to go and train with them and have a look at him. But he’s going to be with us this weekend and I hope he will see the season out with us.

"I would think their interest will inspire him more than anything else, knowing that there are people out there watching him."

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