NEWS IN THE HALSTEAD GAZETTE

[GazzaBTFC]

According to the Halstead Gazette we're interested in one of their strikers Simon Atangana. He is a 25 year old former Colchester striker.

 

I don't know if anything has come of this but I'm just passing on the news.

[Barry Proudfoot]

found this news story about him from 27/01/04

 

Ridgeons League Premier Division club Halstead Town’s Cameroon striker Simon Atangana is making a 3,200-mile round trip in a bid to become a professional footballer again.

 

The 25-year-old former Colchester United forward is having trials in Turkey with Istanbulspor.

The club, which holds a mid-table position in the Turkish top-flight, has recently changed its manager and Atangana (pictured) is hoping to impress.

 

"At his age, Simon realises that it is increasingly unlikely that he will win a professional contract in England," said Halstead assistant-boss Andy Clark.

 

"He's had a bit of a fall playing for Dundee, then going to Port Vale and Colchester and ending up with us. But he's had trials in France and now he's gone to Turkey to try and fulfil his ambition."

 

[Simon BTFC]

Good player. Not sure that another striker would be top of my shopping list at present though? We're pretty strong up front at present, but few options at the back. If Henty picked up an injury, for example, we might struggle to cover for him?