AMERICAN striker Carlos Rocha is the latest trialist to come under the scrutiny of Bury boss Neil Warnock.

The powerfully-built Portuguese-born player plied his trade in the Major League for New England Revolution and A League for Boston Bulldogs.

He has featured in both friendly matches the club has played on their West Country tour this week and the Bury boss is keen to see more of him.

The strapping 24-year-old arrived on the American soccer scene through the college system after graduating from Southern Connecticut State and he is keen to make a name for himself in England.

"He hasn't done badly so far," said Warnock. "We'll have a look at him next week and take it from there."

Rochas played the final 20 minutes of Monday night's 1-1 draw against Torquay at Plainmoor. The Shakers took the lead through Kemo Avdiu who curled a superb 25-yarder in after 54 minutes but the Gulls levelled 12 minutes later through trialist Mick O'Brien.

Warnock used eight substitutes during the match which marked the first appearance in a Bury shirt of Paul Reid.

The former Oldham Athletic man played the full 90 minutes on Wednesday evening when the Shakers defeated Taunton Town 2-1.

Two goals from French striker Laurent D'Jaffo in the 33rd and 39th minutes gave Warnock's side a 2-0 half time advantage.

However Ellis Laight brought the Screwfix Direct Western League outfit back in the game with a goal after 62 minutes.

The club round up their five day trip with a match against Ryan Souter's former club Weston-super-Mare tonight.

Warnock's search for a goalkeeper continues and next week he plans to have a look at a couple of players, one of them believed to be an Italian.

The Shakers' scheduled friendly game at Whitby Town next Friday (July 30) has been cancelled as the UniBond League Premier Division side have a re-arranged North Riding Cup game.

Season tickets are now ready for collection from the Bury FC club shop from 10am to 12 noon on Saturdays and 9am to 5pm weekdays.

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