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Blades end interest in trialist

15 Oct 2008 - 10:36:22

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Sheffield United will not be following up their initial interest in free agent former Barcelona midfielder Gerard Lopez following a trial.

Gerard, 29, spent a short period with the Blades but failed to impress manager Kevin Blackwell enough to earn a longer stay.

The former Spain international was available on a free transfer after leaving Recreativo Huelva at the end of last season.

"It's difficult for them to get match fit - they have to impress in two or three days," said Blackwell.

"We have a good squad, it's hard for them to break in."