Striker Mark McCammon back on Lincoln City radar
David Holdsworth could be set to offer Mark McCammon a cut price deal as Lincoln City's finances force the Imps boss to chase bargain basement signings.
The Echo can reveal the former Millwall and Gillingham forward is back at Sincil Bank having trained with the Imps over the last week.
-
Mark McCammon
Holdsworth is now contemplating making the ex-Doncaster forward part of the squad as he seeks to address a lack of strength in depth.
McCammon spent most of the summer preparing for a court case with his old club Gillingham in which he won £68,000 after his dismissal was ruled as unfair racial victimisation.
Hurry Up!!! Special £5 Voucher for Nepalese and Indian Takeaway
View details
We are providing £5 voucher for all online registered customer. Register online at www.everestxpress.co.uk
or visit our Takeaway with a copy of this voucher. Call us on 01522541930 for more details.
Terms: Visit our website for full T & C.
Contact: 01522541930
Valid until: Friday, May 31 2013
Now the 33-year-old is back in the hunt for a club although Holdsworth admits he is yet to make a decision.
"Myself and Mark have a good bond and he has been back with us for the last few days," he said.
"He's been training with us, but understandably he is not match fit given everything that went on during the summer.
"There was no way he could concentrate on getting fit while the court case was happening which must have been extremely draining for him.
"But I've kept in contact with him over the course of the summer and now the case is behind him, he is looking for a club.
"I had no hesistation in bringing him here and we will evaluate the situation.
"Everyone knows the financial situation, but we need to bolster the squad because in terms of depth I do think we are a couple of players short."
After revealing how Luke Daley is playing for nothing, Lincoln's lack of finances means Holdsworth is effectively looking for deals on goodwill.
The situation could improve should Josh Gowling leave before the end of the transfer window because he is currently the club's top earner.
Holdsworth said he is no position "to make financial demands" but said any help would be gratefully received.
"The board know my feelings on what I would like," he said.
"My concern is that once we start picking up knocks and suspensions then have we the strength in depth?
"I understand the financial situation, but looking for deals that are effectively based on goodwill is getting tougher and tougher.
"The club know I will work as hard as possible at finding those players, but it is not easy."
Comments
by llakame
Thursday, August 16 2012, 9:43PM
“NO DON'T SIGN HIM, he as had his day. You have the likes of Bradley Barrclough and Conor Robinson with bags of pace and skill dying to show just what they are capable of. Other clubs would give them a chance.”
by Yellowbelly18
Thursday, August 16 2012, 6:10PM
“McCammon was terrific for us last year in my opinion. At worst a League 2 player. Great signing if we can get him.”
by FarnsfieldImp
Thursday, August 16 2012, 4:42PM
“He could be of some use short term but only on a game by game basis and only when he is fit should he be offered anything. He certainly has not been prolific through his career and appears injury prone,would he really add value to the squad? Surely there are other 'target' men out there for DH to consider if that is what he is looking for. I agree with DH we need to bolster the squad but McCammon is not the answer to our goalscoring problem. Perhaps Barraclough will get his chance at a run.”
by Lincoln_Lad1
Thursday, August 16 2012, 7:23AM
“Could be useful now he's got his court proceedings out of the way, no doubt wants to concentrate on the remainder of his playing career. A 6 or 12 month contract at mates rates could be ok”