' Russell Slade is impressed with current trialist '

Khaleem Hyland Impresses Slade

Wednesday 14th Jan 2015

Current trialist Khaleem Hyland's spell at Cardiff City has gone well so far according to manager Russell Slade.

The 25 year old midfielder is a close friend and international colleague of striker Kenwyne Jones, and he was recommended to us, with Jones putting in a good word or two as well ahead of a possible transfer from Genk.



Russell Slade 'First impressions are good, he had a good first session with us, but it's early days yet. He came recommended and Kenwyne has told us a lot about him so we thought we would invite him over. He's a big strong lad and very combative in the middle of the park. Saying that though technically he is very good as well.'

Slade adds that really he couldn't have made a better first impression since arriving with us, but obviously we need to see how the rest of the trial spell goes before any real decisions or potential conversations are had.

Hopefully he can keep the ball and play simple passes, because we're doing for possession it's not every plesant watching!

Good to hear, hopefully if we sign him he can dominate the midfield, helping out the defence and play passes forward

Only problem with trials is that the player may try hard for the week, and then take it easy when they get the contract, but I suppose at least you get a close look at the player before you buy ???


It's always difficult to get good players in this window, unless you end up paying much more than they are worth, so maybe Slade will take a chance on him ???

He must be able to take a long throw in, defend corners or hoof the ball 50 yards !!