Scarborough have offered a week's trial to Southend United striker Neville Roach.

The 23-year-old former Reading forward will play two reserve team matches for the Seasiders.

Meanwhile, 17-year-old Paul Atkinson has been promoted to the first-team squad from the youth and reserves structure.

The defender was on the bench for Boro's Nationwide Conference 2-1 win at Yeovil on Saturday.

Boro duo Gareth McAlindon and David Tremble are scheduled to return to the McCain Stadium this week after loan spells at UniBond League outfit Gateshead.

Oldham striker David McNiven, who was on loan at Scarborough last month, has been loaned out to Boro's Nationwide Conference rivals Southport until May.

Addison was still looking to bring in a striker or midfielder before tomorrow's Conference transfer deadline.

Pickering Town are set to join the Northern Counties East League reserve division, as boss Jimmy Reid bids to boost the quality of his squad.

The NCEL division one side's second string currently play in the Beckett League division one, but Reid is anxious to improve the quality of players coming through the youth system and the reserve side.

The NCEL management board do not foresee any problems with the application. A decision will be made in May.

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