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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

QPR's Dominic Shimmin Trialing with Swindon

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UPDATE: Shimmin played for Swindon reserves last night.

SWINDON ADVERTISER - Anzite on target in Town win - By Gareth Moorhouse
FRENCH triallist Franklin Anzite scored on his debut to give Town reserves a 1-0 win over rivals Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Ground.
The 21-year-old central midfielder struck with a header midway through the second half to help the Robins' second string to a second consecutive victory in Football Combination Wales & West Division.
Anzite, who has spent the last three seasons with French club AC Ajjaccio was one of two triallists on display last night, the other being 20-year-old QPR defender Dominic Shimmin.
Both enjoyed solid first outings in a Swindon shirt with boss Paul Sturrock watching from the stands.
Reserve team boss Dave Byrne gave his first impressions on the two Town new-boys.,,
"Dominic is a strong, quick central defender but there are still areas he needs to work on.
"He is also a dead-ringer for Jerel Ifil. Some of the supporters were asking why Jerel was playing.
"Where we go from he
re will be up to the gaffer. He will have another look at them and make a decision..." Swindon Advertiser

Swindon Official Site - Shimmin Gets Town Chance
Swindon Town have included QPR centreback Dominic Shimmin in their starting eleven at Bristol Rovers this evening.
The 20-year old has made just three senior appearances for The R's since making the move to Loftus Road from Arsenal in March 2005. The defender stands at 6'0 tall and will be assessed by the Town management during this evening's clash with Bristol Rovers.
Also making his first appearance in a Swindon shirt this evening will be Frenchman Franklin Anzite. The 21-year old central midfielder has spent the last three years with French club AC Ajjaccio before linking up with Swindon for training and he will be given a chance to impress this evening at the Memorial Stadium.
Youth Team Boss Dave Byrne will be in charge of tonight's team, with Paul Sturrock casting an eye over the encounter from the stands...."Swindon Official Site