Caines on trial with Oxford
FORMER Cheltenham Town defender Gavin Caines is on trial with BlueSquare Premier club Oxford United.
The 26-year-old centre half played the first half during United's opening pre-season friendly defeat to Oxford City last night.
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Former Cheltenham Town defender Gavin Caines
The Birmingham-born defender has struggled with injuries in the past two seasons and was a bit-part performer for the Robins last term.
Signed after his release from Walsall in 2004, Caines made 171 appearances in five seasons with the Robins, scoring eight goals.
Meanwhile former Robins forward Damian Spencer scored on his first appearance for new club Kettering Town.
Spencer scored the only goal as the Poppies, who also included former Forest Green midfielder Lee Fowler, beat Hinckley United 1-0.
Three other former Robins stars are currently plying their trade for League One club Wycombe Wanderers.
Chris Westood and Lewis Montrose, both of whom had successful loan spells with the Robins last season, have both agreed permanent deals with the chairboys.
Former Leeds United midfielder Ian Westlake, who made 26 appearances for the Robins last term, is currently playing for Wycombe on trial.
4 Comments
by Tarquin, Voice of CTFC
Friday, July 17 2009, 11:50AM
“Caines only had two gears slow and reverse. I think calling him a cart horse is a bit generous.”
by Richard lll, Cheltenham
Friday, July 17 2009, 9:52AM
“Oxfan - I pity your goals against column next season if Caines does sign for you. He's a cart-horse!!”
by diesledog, paddock
Thursday, July 16 2009, 8:33PM
“why do you think he doesnt play for us anymore.”
by oxfan, oxford
Thursday, July 16 2009, 8:07PM
“i watched this game v oxford city he played first half and was woeful, was done for pace miss kicked three clearences and was lasy running around.”