Kanchelskis - Training? Or on trial?

Last updated : 01 August 2003 By Bob Gear
Is he really just training with us?

Andrei, once subbed in a league Cup tie at The Goldstone so that David Beckham could make his First Team debut for Manchester United, now lives in East Grinstead. He is settled in the area and still enjoys playing Football.

He left Southampton for a Saudi Arabian Club during last Season, he has an option for another season in Saudi. Surely if he was to take that option he would be training with them now?

He is listed on some football transfer Sites as being available for a Free Transfer. If that is so, the only obstacle to his joining the Albion would be his wages.

One would assume that he was on a decent tax-free package in Saudi. It's fair to say, though, that if money was his motivation he would have taken up the option of a second season.

So, Stevie, the only questions are: Is he good enough for us? can we strike a deal?

I have confidence in Steve Coppell pulling off a major coup by signing Andrei Kanchelskis for Brighton & Hove Albion.