From 23rd February:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/2007/02/23/61132c2c-1a78-4fa4-9815-65afe197a5f9.lpfDanny joy
CAMBRIDGE City star Danny Blanchett could be on the verge of a move to Premiership Liverpool.
The 19-year-old Lilywhites left-back has been invited for a 14-day trial with the Merseyside club. He started training with the Liverpool reserves today (Friday, 23 February) at their headquarters at Melwood and will get a couple of run outs for the B team next week.
The FA Cup holders have scouted Blanchett four or five times so far this season before deciding to get left-footer in for a closer look.
A delighted Blanchett, who watched the Reds reserves at Wrexham last night, said: "I am chuffed to bits, but it is all a bit hard to take in .
"I am a bit nervous, but I will just let my football do the talking. Liverpool obviously like the way I play otherwise they wouldn't have brought me over."
Blanchett also paid tribute to his current manager Gary Roberts, adding: "Gary Roberts is one of the best managers I have played under. He has helped me with my game and has given me the chance to play at a decent level at a young age."
Meanwhile Roberts is happy for the youngster and former QPR trainee, who moved to Milton Road from Harrow Borough in March 2006.
The City boss said: "He has missed a large part of the season with injuries but he has been a good player for us. Liverpool have sent their southern scouts to watch him five times, so he'll go and train with them.
"He has played most of the season at left-back, but he can play all over. It is great for the club to attract that sort of attention.
"We never want to hold any of the lads back.
A lot of our players from last season moved up to Conference level and Danny will get his chance with Liverpool."