Former Reading stars Oliver Norwood and Liam Moore are reportedly 'on trial' with League One rivals Stockport County ahead of the new season.
33-year-old Norwood made nearly 100 appearances for the Royals between 2014 and 2016 before going on to win Premier League promotion with Brighton and Hove Albion, Fulham and Sheffield United.
The Northern Ireland international had been with the Blades for six years and twice earned promotion from the Championship, racking up over 250 appearances in the process until his release in May.
Believe Ollie Norwood and Dwight Gayle feature as trialists for #stockportcounty in their pre-season friendly against Blackburn Rovers tonight. pic.twitter.com/Fm7qM7DMFq
— Sam Byrne (@_SByrne) August 2, 2024
Moore, who joined Reading in the same summer as Norwood's departure, remained in Berkshire for six years and made nearly 250 appearances for the club in a turbulent spell.
Struggling with injuries in recent years, the 31-year-old centre-back had a short spell with Northampton Town last season but left in May.
Stockport won League Two last season, pipping Wrexham and Mansfield Town to the title, making it two promotions in three seasons.
Dave Challinor's side have moved from National League North (tier six) to League One (tier three) in six years.
Believe the 9 is Chanka Zimba.
— Sam Byrne (@_SByrne) August 2, 2024
Liam Moore is the man at the back, and has looked impressive so far too. #stockportcounty https://t.co/fjabBvXFTO
On Friday, the Hatters lost 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers and Norwood started alongside fellow trialist Dwight Gayle.
According to journalist Sam Byrne, both Norwood and Moore featured at Edgeley Park.
They host Cambridge United on Saturday in their first match at third tier level since 2010.
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